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This bill modifies the "Completion Special Schools Act" by lowering the age of eligibility for dropout students from 18 to 16 years old. Specifically, the bill revises the definition of a "dropout" to include individuals 16 years of age or older who have previously left school, and changes the definition of an "enrollment eligible student" to include those 16 years old (instead of 18) who meet certain criteria. These criteria include being eligible for appropriate education programs, meeting the dropout definition, and not currently enrolled in a public school in Georgia. The bill also maintains existing provisions for students attending Department of Defense Youth Challenge Academies or those in correctional facilities. This change aims to provide earlier educational intervention and support for students who have dropped out of school, potentially helping them complete their education at a younger age and reducing long-term educational gaps.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70080