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HB1328 • 2025

University of North Georgia military scholarships; authorize selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients

University of North Georgia military scholarships; authorize selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients

Education
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Wade, Will
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary confirms the existence of limits and criteria but does not specify what those numbers or rules are.

University of North Georgia Military Scholarships: Expanding Selection and Nominations

This law changes the rules for military scholarships at the University of North Georgia to allow a selection committee to choose more recipients, accept additional nominations, set limits on awards, and define criteria.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients beyond previous limits.
  • Allows for additional nominations from candidates who want to receive these scholarships.
  • Sets specific criteria that applicants must meet to be chosen as winners.
  • Establishes a limit on the total number of scholarships that can be awarded in this program.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The selection committee responsible for choosing scholarship recipients at the University of North Georgia.
  • Military-connected students applying for these specific university scholarships.
  • People or groups who nominate candidates to receive a scholarship under this program.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not state the exact number of additional scholarships that will be available.
  • The specific details for how nominees are selected beyond general criteria are not listed in the summary.
  • The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

University of North Georgia military scholarships; authorize selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients