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GA HB970
GA HB970Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Passed
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking are eligible for such scholarship; to provide for the designation of REACH scholars; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship program in Georgia to make victims of human trafficking eligible for the scholarship. The bill also revises the selection process for REACH scholars, allowing participating school systems to designate scholars each year subject to available appropriations, rather than a fixed number. Additionally, the bill changes the funding structure, with the REACH participating school system providing $1,000 per scholar and the state providing $9,000 per scholar, rather than a proportionate share based on the county's tier designation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Bethany Ballard (R)*,
Katie Dempsey (R)*,
Robert Dickey (R)*,
Chris Erwin (R)*,
David Knight (R)*,
Danny Mathis (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-07-01 (on 05/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66127 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229260 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221341 |
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