Education; extend period during which a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, so as to extend the period during which a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; to provide for requirements for continued eligibility for certain students; to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant, so as to provide additional courses of study for an associate's degree eligible for a HOPE grant; to extend the period of eligibility for a HOPE grant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2018
Last action Feb 21, 2018
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 21, 2018
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joyce Chandler
RRepublican
P
Karen Mathiak
RRepublican
P
Pat Gardner
DDemocratic
P
Rick Jasperse
RRepublican
P
Rick Williams
RRepublican
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