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The status 'Passed Legislature' conflicts slightly with the final action 'Senate Tabled,' suggesting a complex legislative history where it may have passed but was subsequently tabled or held.
HB1220: Changes to Student Scholarship Rules
This bill updates the rules for student scholarship organizations in Georgia by changing who is eligible and how much money they can receive.
What This Bill Does
- Revises laws regarding student eligibility for scholarships.
- Updates provisions for maximum scholarship amounts.
- Provides specific rules for military students.
- Includes students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, or other designated disabilities.
- Establishes how these designations are provided.
- Repeals laws that conflict with the new provisions.
Who It Names or Affects
- Students applying for scholarships in Georgia.
- Military students and those with IEPs, Section 504 Plans, or other designated disabilities.
- Student scholarship organizations managing these funds.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state the specific dollar amounts for the new maximum scholarships.
- The effective date is listed as a provision to be included, but no specific date is provided in the summary or metadata.
- Although the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment status, it was later tabled by the Senate on March 31, 2026.