Georgia § 20-3-497 Establishment of REACH scholarship; student requirements

Georgia Statutes

§ 20-3-497 — Establishment of REACH scholarship; student requirements

The Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program is hereby established. The scholarship program shall provide scholarships and support to eligible students who meet the following requirements:

(1)Be a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes of the spring term of the student's seventh grade school year;

(2)Be enrolled in a REACH participating school system;

(3)Qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program or be a victim of human trafficking;

(4)Not have had more than two in-school suspensions during the two semesters or four quarters immediately preceding the spring term of the student's seventh grade year;

(5)Not have any criminal or drug-related convictions;

(6)Not have more than

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The Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program is hereby established. The scholarship program shall provide scholarships and support to eligible students who meet the following requirements: (1) Be a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes of the spring term of the student's seventh grade school year; (2) Be enrolled in a REACH participating school system; (3) Qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program or be a victim of human trafficking; (4) Not have had more than two in-school suspensions during the two semesters or four quarters immediately preceding the spring term of the student's seventh grade year; (5) Not have any criminal or drug-related convictions; (6) Not have more than five days of unexcused absences during any of the student's middle school calendar years; (7) Have his or her parents or guardians complete and submit a release of information form, as part of the application process, authorizing the school to provide the authority information related to the student's participation in the program; and (8) Demonstrate academic promise, as defined by the authority, taking into consideration grades, attendance, and behavior.

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