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GA HB192

GA HB192
Top State for Talent Act; enact

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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
02/21/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to include specific references to programs included in the High-demand Career List published by the State Workforce Development Board with respect to the State Board of Education's minimum course of study in career education for students in grades six through 12; to establish an updated list of the state models and industry required content standards for focused programs of study to be developed by the Department of Education and approved by the State Board of Education and to require that such programs be aligned with programs included in such High-demand Career List; to extend a final report deadline and an automatic repealer for a program that allows certain students participating in the Dual Enrollment program to access HOPE grant funds for eligible CTAE courses; to require that the annual competitive grant program established by the State Board of Education for renovation, modernization, replacement, or purchase of equipment for the enhancement of certain programs shall also include programs that are included in such High-demand Career List; to provide for individual college and career plans for students in grades six through 12; to repeal a competitive grant program; to repeal requirements for certain grants; to repeal certain powers of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia relative to reporting a list of the courses that have been approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of LC 49 2158-EC/AP Georgia to be transferrable between institutions of the university system and units of the technical college system; to provide for rules and regulations; to make conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to revise a short title; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to provide for evaluation methodology, reports, and purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance Georgia's workforce development and educational alignment by updating several key areas of education policy. The Top State for Talent Act modifies existing education codes to more closely align career education programs with the state's high-demand career needs. It requires the State Board of Education to incorporate programs from the High-demand Career List into career education courses for students in grades 6-12, and mandates the development of updated focused programs of study that align with workforce needs. The bill introduces individual college and career plans for students (replacing graduation plans), which must now include creating a GAfutures.org account, utilizing Georgia MATCH, and providing more comprehensive career guidance. Additionally, the legislation extends reporting requirements for dual enrollment programs, updates industry credentialing efforts, and establishes new evaluation methodologies for workforce development programs. The bill requires collaboration between various state educational and workforce agencies to create more data-driven approaches to career education, with a focus on improving student outcomes, reducing mission duplication, and efficiently using state resources to prepare students for high-demand career pathways.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01 (on 05/12/2025)

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