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GA HB1345
GA HB1345State Workforce Development Board; approval of certain eligible workforce training programs relative to implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant program; provide
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to provide for the approval of certain eligible workforce training programs relative to implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant program; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process for approving workforce training programs in Georgia that are eligible for the federal Workforce Pell Grant program, a federal initiative aimed at providing financial aid for job training. Specifically, it defines an "eligible workforce training program" as one recognized for the Workforce Pell Grant program under a specific federal law, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025." The Governor, in consultation with the State Workforce Development Board (a state-level body that oversees workforce development initiatives), will be responsible for approving these programs and ensuring that funding for them is not duplicated with other federal or state programs. Importantly, no other state agency can create rules to implement this, but the State Workforce Development Board will set the procedures for determining which programs qualify.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Scott Hilton (R)*,
Matt Reeves (R)*,
Carmen Rice (R)*,
Devan Seabaugh (R)*,
Last Action
House Higher Education (13:00:00 2/25/2026 606 CLOB) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73287 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242833 |
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