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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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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 Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform reporting system for certain purposes, dual credit courses, and academic eligibility requirements to receive HOPE scholarship, so as to provide for the inclusion of advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge fine arts courses in the calculation of grade point averages for determining student eligibility for the HOPE scholarships and other scholarships; to provide for applicability; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Chris Erwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Doreen Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Lydia Glaize | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“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