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HB558 • 2025

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish adult workforce high school diploma program

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish adult workforce high school diploma program

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Sponsor
Gaines, Houston
Last action
2025-02-24
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the authorization of third-party providers but does not specify if they can run 'parts' or all aspects; however, 'administer the program' implies management which supports the general claim.

Adult Workforce High School Diploma Program in Georgia

This law allows the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to create a program that helps adults earn high school diplomas.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the creation of an adult workforce high school diploma program.
  • Allows for the selection of third-party providers to administer the program.
  • Sets requirements for approved program providers.
  • Provides a way to give funds to approved program providers.
  • Requires reporting on the program.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia
  • Adults seeking high school diplomas through workforce programs
  • Third-party organizations selected to administer the program

Terms To Know

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia
The group authorized by this law to establish the adult workforce high school diploma program.
Third-party providers
Outside organizations that may be selected to help run or teach parts of the program.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not say when this law will officially start.
  • The specific rules for how adults qualify are not listed in this summary.
  • Details on exactly how much money is available are not included here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-24 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish adult workforce high school diploma program