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

Georgia § 20-3-497

• Jurisdiction: Georgia
• Title: 20

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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.

Legislative History

Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 553,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.