GA HB565 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: Introduced on March 7 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-12 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Higher Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide that incarcerated individuals who qualify for HOPE GED vouchers may use such vouchers within 12 months of release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

HOPE; incarcerated individuals who qualify for GED vouchers may use within 12 months of release; provide

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2013-03-12HouseHouse Second Readers
2013-03-11HouseHouse First Readers
2013-03-07HouseHouse Hopper

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Bill Comments

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