Education; inclusion of advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge fine arts courses in calculation of grade point averages for determining student eligibility for HOPE scholarships and other scholarships; provide

Summary

The bill changes Georgia’s HOPE scholarship rules so that grades earned in advanced placement, international baccalaureate or Cambridge fine arts classes count toward the GPA used to determine eligibility. It applies to students who entered ninth grade in the 2008‑2009 school year or later, but excludes anyone who graduated before July 1, 2026. The Georgia Student Finance Commission will calculate the new GPA and notify students and schools of potential eligibility.

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