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Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 23, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard six bills and voted to recommend passage of a substitute for HB 1293, which concerns high school completion opportunities through technical colleges and completion schools. The committee also heard proposals on veterinary technician loan forgiveness, scholarship eligibility after a marijuana conviction, University of North Georgia military scholarships, short-term workforce training grants, and school discrimination complaints. Those five bills received no vote. The chair planned further consideration Wednesday, including additional testimony on HB 1363 after participants discovered they were working from different drafts.
Representative Bell has brought us a, a proposition, and I believe I am, uh, fair to, to capture that, is you're, you're looking so that, um, uh, a, a minor offense would not cost someone their opportunity to continue to participate in the educational system. And I'm sorry Dr. Clark, it's right between you and I there. So I'm gonna slide over a little bit-...
Uh, with that, uh, House Bill 1363, uh, Chairman Silcox. Um, and, and it's clear to me, uh, as the, the, the chair comes to present the, the measure, we have a number of speakers on the bill. We probably, uh... I'm told we have to give up the room at 2:00, um, so we may not get to all speakers. If we don't, we will, uh, carry it over to Wednesday. You have...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · March 2, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered substitutes for three bills. It approved HB 1379, which would narrow foreign-funding reporting requirements to specified countries and amounts, by an 11-3 vote. It also approved HB 1363, which the sponsor said would establish state procedures for discrimination complaints in public education, after removing references to antisemitism. Members questioned appeal rights, implementation and the exclusion of private schools. The committee held its first hearing on HB 1413, a proposed needs-based Dream Scholarship of up to $3,000 annually. Discussion focused on eligibility, work requirements, financial literacy and whether private-college students should qualify. No vote was taken on that bill, and the committee planned to consider it again.
That's the concern. And, and I think that what the chairman's trying to say is because constitutionally the State Board of Education and the schools are governed by the legislature, whereas the university system and the, um, technical colleges are governed by the Board of Regents. And so since we have different bosses that we answer to, that's why it...
Oh, okay. So this is their, this is their language. This is their structure, and even though it's redundant, they were very kind and very humble to share this language with us. Um, and so I don't think it'll, I don't think it'll be an issue at all. If anything, I think it will be a help to K through 12 because if they need a guide, there's, there's one at...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 25, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard testimony on HB 1363, which the sponsor described as creating a statewide process for handling school discrimination complaints. Members and witnesses discussed staffing, training, equal protection for different faiths, free speech and investigation procedures. The committee held the bill for further work without voting. The committee approved HB 1328, HB 88 and HB 1345 by voice votes, with no opposition heard, and sent all three to the Rules Committee.
Title IX would not be- No, no, no. There's just already, there's already a mechanism for Title IX, um, in- Not under K through 12. But not under K through 12, but in- And this is- ... the university system. Yes, but this is K through 12, so that's why I'm saying you guys have here coordinator, so it looks like that we would have to have a coordinator for K...
Arab? How does, does the, is- I think Mr. Berry wants to address this. Yeah. Is there anything in here that gives us an appeal? I didn't see an appeal process either. Sure. I, if I may, can I go back to the first question? Mm-hmm. 'Cause I think you make an important point, but I think it's an important point in support of the bill. If I understood you...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 11, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee voted to recommend passage of HB 419, concerning campus access to opioid overdose medication; HB 385, allowing unused HOPE eligibility to support graduate or professional study; and HB 541, extending tuition equalization grants to students at a nursing school. All three moved to the Rules Committee by voice vote, with no opposition heard. The committee held first hearings without votes on HR 6, concerning multiple state investment funds, and HB 203, requiring public historically Black university graduates on the Board of Regents. Members also continued reviewing HB 1064, concerning recognition of the Classic Learning Test. Speakers disagreed about score comparisons, test safeguards and financial effects. The chair requested more information and took no action on that bill.
It's a yes or a no. Uh, ladies and gentlemen, our, our chairman is, uh, on his way. He's running a couple of minutes late, so we're gonna stand at ease for just a few minutes. Just sit tight if you'll bear with us for a few minutes. Uh, good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for the, uh, consideration. Sorry to get us started late. I had a, uh, conflict to,...
... Representative Burnough, you're recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um, for this school, is this still the one that's gonna be in, uh, Stockbridge? There is one campus there, um, as well as the one in Sandy Springs, and they are, those are the two physical campuses in our state. Okay. And once again, I'm just putting this out on the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · March 11, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, March 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee advanced SB 432, which would extend colleges’ authority to carry certain unspent revenue into later years, and SB 523, which would establish a state-level process for education discrimination complaints. Members approved a substitute for SB 523 and added language covering appeals. The committee also heard SB 556, which would count advanced fine arts coursework toward HOPE Scholarship requirements. Educators and other witnesses supported that change, but the chair held the bill for further work on its wording, including whether courses from additional providers could qualify.
Um, we just introduced that class a year ago, so it's just, uh, getting ready to get started, so we're excited about that. I will mention that in addition to all of those courses, we have pre-advanced courses that get students ready for the college equivalent level, which we would call the advanced courses. So a point was made very eloquently earlier about...
Um, so in the schools, like, are there... There are more than just the fine arts, is that what you're saying? Or- Oh, yes, ma'am. Okay. Yes, ma'am. Would you like a list of what they just tested in? Um, no. Okay. I- I'm just trying to, um, get some clarity- Okay ... because it sounds like this is something that has been brought to Georgia. We're starting...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 18, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee held first hearings on two bills and took no votes. HB 1293 would make the Dual Achievement Program permanent, expand it statewide for ages 18 to 22, add a funding formula for support services, and phase out new enrollment of 16- and 17-year-olds. Members asked about disability accommodations, access to completion schools, and whether younger students would lose options. SB 400 would strengthen oversight of private postsecondary schools, restrict unaccredited degree offerings, and change protections for students when schools close. Members asked about accreditation, exemptions, financial guarantees, and appeals. The chair held both bills for another hearing and said the committee might meet again before the following Wednesday.
So, and while they're doing that, they not only get that, uh, high school diploma, but as part of the program, they either do two technical college certificates with us or finish a diplom- a diploma or an associate's degree, and that combination of the high school-based courses, uh, as, as the core components plus that technical college component is what...
There will be a funding formula to help these, provide these services to the students. Madam Pro Tem, I'll offer if I can in terms of timeframes would answer some of the question. Most of the students that are participating in this program are an 18-month window to be able to complete it, as opposed to even though we're speaking of a four-year, 18 to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 4, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard an update from the Georgia Student Finance Commission and held a hearing on HB 1064, which would add the Classic Learning Test (CLT) to state education and scholarship provisions. The commission’s president reviewed financial aid, direct admissions, college completion grants and the Promise Scholarship. The chair deferred questions on that presentation because of limited time. The bill’s sponsor and supporting witnesses emphasized testing choice and alignment with classical education. Committee members and witnesses raised questions about score comparisons, scholarship eligibility, research and test security. No vote was taken. The chair said the committee would resume discussion the following Wednesday and reopen testimony.
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And so, uh, again, just another data point of how the first year has gone. Uh, o- 77% of these expenditures have been used for tuition and fees at eligible private schools, uh, 21% for other qualified education expe- expenses and then you can see there additionally, uh, professional tutoring and therapy. And so Mr. Chairman, that, uh, concludes my, uh,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 26, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House Higher Education Committee held first hearings on three bills: HB 693, concerning tuition equalization grants for Herzing University students; HB 1379, concerning disclosure of foreign funding in public education; and HB 1382, concerning college credit for military service. Members questioned the sponsors and heard supporting testimony. No votes were taken. The chair planned further hearings the following week, with possible revisions to the foreign-funding bill and a substitute for the military-credit bill.
Yah- Yahya Sinwar is no different. I posted a report about this on my social media, on my X. I have a few followers, but what happens next proves why we need this. Within hours, the Qatari ambassador to the United States himself responded to my tweet, not to dispute the facts, but to attack the source. He called FDD extremist, then his deputy chief of...
They don't want transparency. They don't want Georgians to know where the money's coming from or what it will be used for. This bill will change that. Thank you. Thank you, Representative. Um, that concludes your presentation. Um- Mr. Chairman, sorry, can I make one remark? Yeah. I've got hard copies of, I think, four or five different examples that we...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · March 18, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, March 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee discussed changes to SB 400 concerning contributions to the Tuition Guarantee Trust Fund, which the agency head described as protection for students when schools close unexpectedly. Members asked about contribution limits, the fund’s stability, school oversight and possible changes to federal student-loan relief. The committee approved the substitute by voice vote and sent it to the Rules Committee. The chair held over SB 566 while language changes were being worked out.
So we were able to use those funds plus trust fund monies to be able to, uh, it was, it was basically about a $400,000 hit at one point for that one institution. So, uh, we're, we're also trying to prepare for as well, Argosy, Art Institute of Atlanta, these other big closures, um, that are accredited. Many of those students can go through the, uh, uh,...
Sure ... as to the, the financial stability- Yeah ... that you monitor. Absolutely. So our agency, that is our, our goal. And we are one of all the other states have them as well, and they are all in different, um, uh, different agencies or independent agencies, whatever. So we do what other states do as well in this sector when we're dealing with private...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · March 26, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, March 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House Higher Education Committee considered SB 556, which would add advanced fine arts courses to the classes used to calculate HOPE Scholarship grade point averages. The chair explained a substitute that uses a general definition rather than naming specific course programs, allowing other qualifying programs to be included without another change in law. The committee approved the substitute by voice vote and sent the bill to the Rules Committee. No opposition was heard.
Aye. Any opposed, no. Senator, you're on to Rules. Who's, uh, your horse in the House? Um...
No further business before the committee. We'll stand adjourned without objection, and we are adjourned. All right.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · March 6, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, March 6, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved five measures: HB 1413, covering needs-based scholarships, medical scholarships and lottery reserves; HR 450 and HB 686, concerning online sports betting and education funding; HB 693, expanding access to tuition equalization grants; and HB 206, concerning scholarship eligibility after certain drug convictions. Members questioned scholarship requirements, medical workforce needs and how sports betting revenue could be spent. All five received do-pass recommendations. The vote on HB 686 was tied at seven votes on each side before the chair voted in favor. The committee then adjourned.
We're gonna vote them all in. Yep. Isn't that what Good afternoon, everyone. If we could, uh, our, our morning as it were, if we could, uh, go ahead and start settling in, we will, um, get this committee started. If everyone could please take a seat. If I could ask someone back in the back, go ahead and, uh, close the door for us. I mean, they can, folks...
Every- everyone have their packet? Everyone have their pack- All right, at this time then, um, having been called to order, I will move to, uh, um, call on, uh, the Vice Chairman of the committee, uh, Carter Barrett, to take over the chair at this time in hopes he will call on me to present 1413.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · April 1, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, April 1, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee recommended HB 1300 to the Rules Committee after reviewing a combined package covering scholarships, college savings, opioid antagonists, student retirement contributions and lottery reserves. The chair said the bill could not advance on its own after the crossover deadline, but committee approval would make the language available for a possible Senate bill or amendment. The recommendation passed by voice vote, with no count stated. The chair also announced work between sessions on admissions-testing proposals associated with HB 1064. Members discussed reviewing how advanced courses qualify for scholarship consideration.
Okay, we'll go ahead and get started, 'cause I know folks are busy. We do, uh, we have seated a, a quorum today. And I wanna thank everybody for, for being here. I was gonna have a little fun and, and, uh, ask the, um, uh, attorney to pass out, uh, a constitutional, uh, re- resolution that would, uh, replace the Senate bill, and I bet y'all know what that...
I'm just going to volunteer to be a part of that program, an opportunity for us to bring information back. We'll ma- we'll make w- note of that. Yes, ma'am. We'll do that.
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