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GA HB1328
GA HB1328University of North Georgia military scholarships; authorize selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Subpart 5A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to University of North Georgia military scholarships, so as to authorize the selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients; to authorize additional nominations for candidates to receive a scholarship; to provide a limit on the number of scholarships that can be awarded; to provide criteria for selecting scholarship recipients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the University of North Georgia military scholarship program by allowing the selection committee to award more scholarships than previously mandated. Previously, the committee was required to select three recipients from each congressional district, but this bill now permits them to select additional recipients beyond that minimum, as long as the total number of scholarships awarded does not exceed 70% of the Georgia Army National Guard cadets enrolled at the university or 210 individuals, whichever is less. The bill also clarifies that when selecting these additional recipients, the committee should strive to award scholarships equally across different congressional districts and cadet groups, where feasible, and it also adjusts the number of nominees that can be put forward from each congressional district to between six and ten.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Carter Barrett (R)*,
Josh Bonner (R)*,
Matt Dubnik (R)*,
Houston Gaines (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Will Wade (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73259 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242798 |
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