Bill > HB1293

This bill updates the eligibility requirements for the Dual Achievement Program, a program that allows students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously obtaining a technical college associate's degree, diploma, or certificate. Key changes include establishing new age and academic requirements for program entry, with specific provisions for students aged 16-17 and those 18-22, and introducing the requirement for "wraparound services," which are structured student support services like academic advising and tutoring. The bill also clarifies that students enrolled in the program will remain enrolled in their resident school or school system for administrative and accountability purposes only, and it removes previous requirements for participation agreements, Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding calculations, and specific accountability assessments. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a funding formula for the program, considering factors such as student enrollment, credit hours, wraparound services, and student outcomes, and it eliminates the automatic repeal of the program, ensuring its continuation. The bill also provides for continued eligibility for students already enrolled and sets an effective date for these changes.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73170