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GA SB440
GA SB440'Accelerated Career Diploma Program'; ACE Grants pilot program; establish and provide
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
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 Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants program; to provide for ACE (accelerated career education) grants for technical college students pursuing certain degrees, diplomas, and certificates; to provide for reporting; to provide for the adoption of content standards for a minimum course of instruction in foundations of algebra; to revise a definition in the "Dual Enrollment Act"; to revise provisions relating to the maximum of eligible dual enrollment courses allowable for students; to make conforming changes; to extend an automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Accelerated Career Diploma Program, which allows local boards of education to award high school diplomas to students who complete certain high school-level courses and an associate's degree, technical college diploma, or certificate programs in high-demand career fields at a technical college. It also creates the ACE Grants program to provide funding for students participating in the Accelerated Career Diploma Program. The bill revises the Dual Enrollment Act to accommodate the new Accelerated Career Diploma Program and extends the repeal date of the Dual Enrollment Act to June 30, 2027.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Matt Brass (R)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Matt Dubnik (R),
Last Action
Act 559 (on 05/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66563 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/228488 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/226971 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225622 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0147 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225510 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/222559 |
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