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HB 1220

Education; student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; revise provisions

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bethany Ballard and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia bill HB 1220 revises scholarship program eligibility requirements and maximum award amounts, currently in Senate consideration after House passage.

Senate Read and Referred
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Bill Summary · HB 1220

Legislative bill overview

HB 1220 modifies Georgia's student scholarship program by revising eligibility requirements and adjusting maximum scholarship award amounts. The bill has progressed through the House with a substitute version and is currently under Senate review. Specific details on the eligibility changes and funding adjustments are not provided in the available action summary.

Why is this important

Scholarship eligibility and award limits directly affect which students can access state financial aid and how much assistance they receive, influencing college affordability and access to higher education across Georgia. Changes to these parameters can significantly impact student enrollment patterns, institutional funding, and workforce development outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility narrowing vs. expansion: Depending on the direction of changes, stakeholders may disagree about whether new eligibility criteria restrict access for disadvantaged populations or appropriately target limited resources
  • Funding implications: Adjusting maximum scholarship amounts raises questions about whether changes increase overall program costs, reduce per-student aid, or shift funds between student populations
  • Institutional impact: Colleges and universities may be affected differently depending on their student demographics and current scholarship distribution patterns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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