Plain English Breakdown
The source material confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not provide an effective date or details on executive action (signing/veto).
Georgia Promise Scholarship Act Repeal and Referendum
This bill proposes repealing the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, holding a vote to ask if voters want that repeal, and giving the legislature control over how state education funds are used.
What This Bill Does
- Repeals Article 2 of Chapter 2B in Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
- Removes the existing law known as the 'Georgia Promise Scholarship Act'
- Requires an advisory referendum election to ask voters if they want this repeal
- Provides for legislative control and review over state funds used for qualified education expenses
Who It Names or Affects
- Qualified electors of the State of Georgia who will vote in the referendum
- The Georgia General Assembly regarding its role in approving education spending
- Students and families currently using or eligible for the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act
Terms To Know
- Repeal
- To officially cancel a law so it is no longer valid.
- Advisory referendum election
- A vote where citizens express their opinion on an issue, which guides lawmakers but may not be legally binding by itself.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state when this bill becomes effective.
- It is unclear if other parts of the education code remain unchanged besides Article 2.