Bill > SB149

This bill modifies the definition of an "approved school" for tuition equalization grants in Georgia, updating the requirements for private, proprietary institutions of higher education to receive these grants. The changes include specifying that an approved institution must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as a Level VI institution, and replacing the previous requirement of being in existence for ten years with a requirement of being located in Georgia since on or before January 1, 2021. The bill also revises the language describing criteria for approval, adding more specific terms like "academic instruction" and clarifying the evaluation areas such as course studies, student placement rates, research resources, faculty, support staff, financial resources, and instructional campuses or physical sites. The bill aims to provide more precise guidelines for private colleges seeking tuition equalization grants, potentially making the qualification process more transparent and adaptable to contemporary educational standards.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70240