Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB436

Caption

Education; repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts; provisions

Impact

The repeal of the promise scholarship accounts could have significant implications for students who might have relied on this financial mechanism to fund their education. Supporters of the repeal may argue for reallocating resources or simplifying state educational policies, while opponents might highlight the risk of diminishing educational opportunities for low-income students who benefited from these accounts.

Summary

House Bill 436 aims to repeal Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which concerns promise scholarship accounts, including the provisions of the 'Georgia Promise Scholarship Act'. This legislative action seeks to eliminate the framework established for these accounts, impacting how educational financial support is structured in the state.

Contention

Discussion around Bill HB436 may involve disagreements on the value of educational financial aid programs. Proponents of the repeal may focus on budgetary constraints or the belief in alternative financial aid solutions, while critics are likely to point out the importance of maintaining support for students and the potential negative effects of removing such programs from the legislative framework.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SB233

'The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act'; establishment of promise scholarship accounts

GA SB58

Education; certain provisions for alternative charter schools; repeal

GA HB331

Revenue and taxation; accountability of tax collectors and tax commissioners; repeal provisions

GA HB970

Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide

GA HB310

Education; revise definition of term Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar

GA HB1028

Education; repeal requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; provisions

GA HB1122

Education; provide for funding requirements to apply to local agencies; charter schools; provisions

GA HB853

Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990; repeal

GA HB607

Education; revise definition of Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar by changing ACT score requirement for certain students

GA HB605

REACH Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.