Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 417: Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise definition of approved school
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Plain-language summary
HB 417 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise definition of approved school. Primary sponsor: Houston Gaines (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Robert Dickey (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): 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 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of approved school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Gaines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Robert Dickey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 134 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
“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