HB1224: Postsecondary education; revise definition of approved school; provisions

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 5 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of "approved school"; to provide increased grant amounts for eligible students enrolled in certain programs that are directly related to high-demand jobs or career fields, as designated by the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.