Bill > HB693

This bill amends Georgia's tuition equalization grant law to expand the definition of an "approved school" for grant purposes, making two key changes. First, for proprietary (for-profit) institutions, the bill modifies the requirement of being in existence in Georgia for ten years to instead require being located in the state since on or before January 1, 2015. Second, the bill adds a new category of eligible institutions: nonprofit colleges that offer baccalaureate nursing degree programs, with specific requirements such as being accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, having at least one instructional campus in Georgia for ten years as of January 1, 2025, and meeting other criteria like admitting students with high school diplomas and having students eligible for Pell Grants. Importantly, while these nursing programs would be eligible for tuition equalization grants, they would not be considered eligible for HOPE scholarships and grants. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and opportunities for certain private institutions to receive tuition equalization grants while maintaining specific academic and operational standards.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71033