Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 556: HOPE Scholarship; the inclusion of advanced placement and international baccalaureate fine arts courses in the calculation of grade point averages; provide
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Plain-language summary
SB 556 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOPE Scholarship; the inclusion of advanced placement and international baccalaureate fine arts courses in the calculation of grade point averages; provide. Primary sponsor: Chuck Payne (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Billy Hickman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.
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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 and international baccalaureate 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): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 468
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
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