"Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; public schools with a state-wide attendance zone and certain charter schools shall not be included in the separate list of public schools annually reported by the Office of Student Achievement; provide
What changed between versions
Updated the definition of 'private school' to require accreditation or documented progress toward accreditation by recognized agencies, with written verification requirements for schools in the accreditation process.
Revised the definition of 'qualified education expenses' to include tutoring services, curriculum purchases, medical and therapy services, transportation fees, account management fees, and other expenses authorized by the State Board or education savings authority.
Repealed the State Board of Education's authority to authorize qualified education expenses, transferring that authority to the education savings authority.
Added a kindergarten-related exception to the public school enrollment requirement for qualifying students.
Added a first-grade-related exception to the public school enrollment requirement for qualifying students.
Introduced prioritization provisions for students whose family income exceeds certain thresholds.
Required that reimbursable education expenses be preapproved by the education savings authority.
Changed the program from making account payments to allocating account funds to participating students.
Added provisions requiring private schools to submit financial information to participate in the program.
