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This bill amends the existing Dual Enrollment Act to add a residency requirement for eligible high school students participating in dual enrollment programs. Specifically, students must now meet legal residency requirements for Georgia as established by the commission and must remain a resident of the state while participating in the program. The bill maintains the existing provisions about eligible students in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades who can take dual credit courses at postsecondary institutions, including technical colleges. The new residency requirement will apply to all school years beginning on or after July 1, 2025, and ensures that only students who are legal residents of Georgia can participate in these dual enrollment programs. This change aims to restrict dual enrollment benefits to students who are permanent Georgia residents, potentially limiting out-of-state students from accessing these educational opportunities. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and will automatically repeal any conflicting laws.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69298