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HB 1328

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carter Barrett and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1328 empowers University of North Georgia's selection committee to award additional military scholarships with discretionary authority, potentially expanding veteran educational access but lacking specified funding sources or recipient limits.

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Bill Summary · HB 1328

Legislative bill overview

HB 1328 authorizes the University of North Georgia's military scholarship selection committee to award additional scholarship recipients beyond the current established number. The bill grants the committee discretionary authority to expand the pool of scholarship awards without specifying a fixed new cap or additional funding source.

Why is this important

Military scholarships directly affect recruitment and retention of service members in higher education, impacting both educational access for military-connected students and institutional enrollment at UNG. The bill's passage could expand educational opportunities for veterans, active-duty personnel, and military family members, though it raises questions about funding sustainability and institutional capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill authorizes additional scholarships without explicitly identifying how the University of North Georgia will fund these awards or whether state appropriations will increase
  • Lack of specific limits: Granting open-ended discretionary authority to add recipients could lead to budgetary overcommitment if no maximum number is defined
  • Equity considerations: Expanding one institutional scholarship program raises questions about whether similar flexibility should apply to other merit or need-based scholarship programs

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

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