Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1378: Georgia Promise Scholarship Act; clarify student residency qualification for promise scholarship accounts
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1378 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Promise Scholarship Act; clarify student residency qualification for promise scholarship accounts. Primary sponsor: Doreen Carter (Democratic), Patty Marie Stinson (Democratic), Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Lydia Glaize (Democratic), Miriam Paris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," so as to clarify student residency qualification for promise scholarship accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doreen Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Patty Marie Stinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Lydia Glaize | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Miriam Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper