SB 556: HOPE Scholarship; the inclusion of advanced placement and international baccalaureate fine arts courses in the calculation of grade point averages; provide
SB 556 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialA BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform reporting system for certain purposes, dual credit courses, and academic eligibility requirements to receive HOPE scholarship, so as to provide for the inclusion of advanced placement and internati...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Encourages student academic achievement in fine arts
- Aligns scholarship eligibility with evolving curriculum standards
Risks
- Potential for increased long-term expenditure on state scholarship funds
Society
Benefits
- Expands educational opportunities for arts-focused students
- Removes barriers to scholarship eligibility for rigorous course loads
Risks
- Risk of disparate impact if access to AP/IB fine arts varies by school district
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