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HB1052 • 2025

Student Housing Affordability Act; enact

Student Housing Affordability Act; enact

Education Housing
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Sponsor
Berry, Bryce
Last action
2026-01-29
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status indicates it passed both chambers, but no effective date is listed yet.

Student Housing Affordability Act

This bill proposes a new grant program to help eligible students pay for off-campus housing expenses.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes a financial aid program that provides grants to assist with off-campus housing costs.
  • Provides definitions related to the program.
  • Sets rules, regulations, and procedures for applications.
  • Includes provisions for a maximum award amount.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Eligible students who need assistance with off-campus housing expenses.
  • The Georgia Student Finance Authority, which is the subject of the law's amendments.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific dollar amount for maximum awards is not listed in the summary text.
  • Detailed eligibility rules and application procedures are mentioned but not defined in this excerpt.
  • An effective date has not been provided.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-29 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Student Housing Affordability Act; enact