Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1417: 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

Introduced Last action February 25, 2026: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 1417 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic), Chris Erwin (Republican), David Wilkerson (Democratic), Doreen Carter (Democratic), Lydia Glaize (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Campbell (Democratic); Karen Lupton (Democratic); Chris Erwin (Republican); David Wilkerson (Democratic); and 2 more.