Bill > HB417

This bill amends Georgia's existing law regarding tuition equalization grants for private colleges and universities by modifying the definition of an "approved school". Specifically, the bill updates the requirements for proprietary institutions of higher education to qualify for these grants. The key changes include replacing the previous requirement of being "in existence in the State of Georgia for at least ten years" with a new requirement of being "located in this state since on or before January 1, 2021". The bill also updates the accreditation standard to specify "accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as a Level VI institution" and makes several minor language refinements to the criteria for approval. The bill adjusts the evaluation criteria for such institutions, now emphasizing areas like academic instruction, student placement rate, research resources, faculty, support staff, financial resources, and instructional campuses or facilities. These modifications aim to provide a more precise and current framework for determining which private educational institutions can receive tuition equalization grants in Georgia.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70258