Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 641 — Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise definition of approved school

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of approved school to include schools which were previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, are now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and meet other requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated: O.C.G.A. § 20-3-411.

  • O.C.G.A. § 20-3-411

    LC 50 0515 theology or divinity; and which is not presently receiving state funds under Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that an institution which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school' during the period that the institution holds candidate for accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; provided, further, that an institution which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school' if such institution was previously an 'approved school' under division (iii) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph within the last five years; provided, further, that an institution which was previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools within the last seven years and which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school'; provided, further, that an institution which was previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school';

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 641 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of approved school to include schools which were previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, are now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and meet other requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 641?
HB 641 is sponsored by Patty Marie Stinson (Democrat), Carl Gilliard (Democrat), Inga Willis (Democrat), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Dexter Sharper (Democrat), and Karen Bennett (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 641?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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