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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 10 - GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS (§§ 20-3-480 — 20-3-482) › Section 20-3-480 - Definitions

As used in this subpart, the term:
(1)
"Approved school" means the same schools as enumerated in Code Section
20-3-391
relative to the state student incentive grant program.
(2)
"Eligible student" means a person 25 years of age or younger who has been a resident of this state for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of registration in an approved school, who remains a citizen of the state while receiving funds under this subpart, and who is a child of a member of the Georgia National Guard as such term is defined in Code Section
38-2-3
who is killed or missing in action or totally and permanently disabled while on active duty in the service of the United States or of this state, and who was a resident of the State of Georgia at the time he or she was killed, reported as missing in action, or totally and permanently disabled. If such student is the adopted child of any such member of the Georgia National Guard, such student must have been adopted in a final order of adoption prior to the date that such member was killed, reported as missing in action, or totally and permanently disabled.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 10 - GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS (§§ 20-3-480 — 20-3-482) › Section 20-3-481 - Grants to eligible students

(a)
There is granted to each eligible student attending an approved school the sum of $2,000.00 per academic year. No person shall be eligible to receive grant assistance provided under this subpart in excess of $8,000.00. Grant assistance to eligible students under this subpart shall be payable during the period of a summer school quarter or semester. The payment of grants to eligible students under this subpart shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for the purposes of this subpart in annual appropriations Acts of the General Assembly.
(b)
Any person otherwise meeting the conditions of this subpart shall be eligible to receive a grant even though the accident or the event causing the death or missing in action status of such person's parent occurred prior to July 1, 1995.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 10 - GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS (§§ 20-3-480 — 20-3-482) › Section 20-3-482 - Applying for grants; administration of program

(a)
Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a grant. Such application shall be submitted in writing on forms prescribed by the authority for such purpose. The applicant shall furnish such information as may be required by the authority for determination of eligibility for the grant. The authority shall approve grant renewals only upon receipt of the recipient's application therefor and upon a finding that the recipient has successfully completed the work of the preceding school period and presents evidence that he or she is a student in good standing, that he or she remains a citizen of this state, and that he or she remains otherwise qualified to receive such grant under this subpart.
(b)
The authority is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient for administration of this program and to establish procedures for determination of eligibility of applicants. The authority is also authorized to establish standards and procedures for verifying the death or missing in action status of the applicant's parent.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 10A - GEORGIA HERO SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-485 — 20-3-487) › Section 20-3-487 - Applying for grants; administration of program

(a)
Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a grant. Such application shall be submitted in writing on forms prescribed by the authority for such purpose. The applicant shall furnish such information as may be required by the authority for determination of eligibility for the grant. The authority shall approve grant renewals only upon receipt of the recipient's application therefor and upon a finding that the recipient has successfully completed the work of the preceding school period and presents evidence that he or she is a student in good standing at the approved school, that he or she remains a resident of this state, and that he or she remains otherwise qualified to receive such grant under this subpart.
(b)
The authority is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient for administration of this program and to establish procedures for determination of eligibility of applicants. The authority is also authorized to establish standards and procedures for verifying the service of the applicant or the applicant's parent, as appropriate, in a combat zone for the requisite period of time.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 141,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 11 - GRANTS FOR STUDENTS AT NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE (§§ 20-3-490 — 20-3-493) › Section 20-3-490 - Eligibility

As used in this subpart, the term "eligible student" means a person who has received from funds appropriated by the General Assembly a two-year Georgia Military College scholarship as provided for in Code Section
20-3-567
and has satisfactorily completed the two-year program for which such scholarship was granted.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 11 - GRANTS FOR STUDENTS AT NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE (§§ 20-3-490 — 20-3-493) › Section 20-3-491 - Applications for scholarship grants; administration of program

(a)
Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the authority shall establish a program of two-year scholarship grants for eligible students attending the University of North Georgia and participating in a Reserve Officers' Training Corps program while so enrolled. Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a grant. Such application shall be submitted in writing on forms prescribed by the authority for such purpose. The applicant shall furnish such information as may be required by the authority for determination of eligibility for the grant. The authority shall approve grant renewals only upon receipt of the recipient's application therefor and upon a finding that the recipient has successfully completed the work of the preceding school period and presents evidence that he or she is a student in good standing, that he or she remains a citizen of this state, and that he or she remains otherwise qualified to receive such grant under this subpart.
(b)
The authority is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient for administration of this program and to establish procedures for determination of eligibility of applicants.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 331,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 11 - GRANTS FOR STUDENTS AT NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE (§§ 20-3-490 — 20-3-493) › Section 20-3-492 - Appropriation of funds

(a)
The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarship grants provided for in this subpart shall come from funds appropriated by the General Assembly. In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant amount otherwise payable under this subpart, grants shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis.
(b)
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to require the General Assembly to appropriate any such funds.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 3 - GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (§§ 20-3-310 — 20-3-494) › Subpart 11 - GRANTS FOR STUDENTS AT NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE (§§ 20-3-490 — 20-3-493) › Section 20-3-493 - Grant program shall be in addition to and not in lieu of Subpart 5A

The scholarship grant program under this subpart shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the program provided for in Subpart 5A of this part.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-495 - Short title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Act."
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-496 - Definitions

As used in this part, the term:
(1)
"Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program" or "scholarship program" means the needs-based mentoring and scholarship program established pursuant to this part to provide promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary educational success.
(2)
"REACH participating school system" means a local school system that meets the requirements of Code Section
20-3-498
.
(3)
"REACH scholar" means a student in a REACH participating school system who has been nominated and approved to participate in the scholarship program.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-497 - Establishment of REACH scholarship; student requirements

The Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program is hereby established. The scholarship program shall provide scholarships and support to eligible students who meet the following requirements:
(1)
Be a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes of the spring term of the student's seventh grade school year;
(2)
Be enrolled in a REACH participating school system;
(3)
Qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program or be a victim of human trafficking;
(4)
Not have had more than two in-school suspensions during the two semesters or four quarters immediately preceding the spring term of the student's seventh grade year;
(5)
Not have any criminal or drug-related convictions;
(6)
Not have more than five days of unexcused absences during any of the student's middle school calendar years;
(7)
Have his or her parents or guardians complete and submit a release of information form, as part of the application process, authorizing the school to provide the authority information related to the student's participation in the program; and
(8)
Demonstrate academic promise, as defined by the authority, taking into consideration grades, attendance, and behavior.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 553,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-498 - Application from local school districts for participation

Local school systems interested in becoming a REACH participating school system shall complete the REACH Scholarship Program application, and provide detailed descriptions of how program requirements will be met, including, but not limited to, how the local school system will:
(1)
Identify the REACH coordinator;
(2)
Establish a mentor program or utilize an existing local program;
(3)
Identify the academic coach to monitor REACH scholars' academics, behavior, and attendance, as well as their transition from middle school to high school; and
(4)
Develop plans to engage the community and sustain the program financially and programmatically.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-499 - Selection of REACH scholars

(a)
REACH participating school systems shall select each student for the program in the spring of the student's seventh grade year or in the fall of his or her eighth grade year, for participation beginning in the eighth grade year. REACH participating school systems shall develop a rigorous application process to select REACH scholars, including but not limited to:
(1)
Identifying all students eligible for federal free or reduced price lunch by:
(A)
Completing the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals form from the Georgia Department of Education; or
(B)
Direct certification by meeting one of the following criteria:
(i)
Live in a family unit receiving SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits;
(ii)
Live in a family unit receiving TANF benefits;
(iii)
Identify as homeless;
(iv)
Identify as foster; or
(v)
Identify as migrant;
(1.1)
Identifying eligible students who are victims of human trafficking;
(2)
Nominating qualified students to apply. Nominations can be made by counselors, principals, superintendents, or any individual within the REACH participating school system who is able to identify students most in need of the REACH scholarship;
(3)
Requiring nominated students to complete the REACH student application, which includes an academic recommendation and a community recommendation;
(4)
Reviewing student packets, including the nomination form, proof of eligibility for federal free or reduced lunch or as a victim of human trafficking, citizenship and residency requirements, and grade, attendance, and discipline reports; and
(5)
Interviewing all nominated students by a student selection committee established by the REACH participating school system.
(b)
REACH participating school systems shall be eligible to designate REACH scholars each school year, the number of which shall be subject to available appropriations.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 553,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-499.1 - Requirements of REACH scholar

(a)
To maintain eligibility during middle school and high school, a REACH scholar shall:
(1)
(A)
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 or better as calculated by the REACH participating school system, if the REACH scholar is in middle school; or
(B)
Maintain a secondary cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 as calculated by the authority in the same manner as the high school grade point average for initial HOPE scholarship eligibility;
(2)
Adhere to the REACH participating school system's stated attendance policy and attend classes regularly. A REACH scholar will be placed on probation for one semester after reaching five or more combined excused and unexcused absences in one semester. While on probation, the REACH scholar may be removed from the program if he or she has any additional unexcused absences or three or more excused absences;
(3)
Adhere to the REACH participating school system's stated disciplinary policy. A REACH scholar will be placed on probation for one semester if he or she receives more than one in-school suspension per semester or immediately upon an out-of-school suspension. While on probation, the REACH scholar may be removed from the program if he or she has an additional suspension;
(4)
Remain drug and alcohol-free. A REACH scholar convicted of committing a felony or misdemeanor involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs is immediately ineligible for further participation in the scholarship program. A REACH scholar who fails to comply with the REACH participating school system's drug and alcohol policies will be immediately ineligible for further participation in the scholarship program;
(5)
Meet with his or her assigned REACH mentor a minimum of eight times per semester;
(6)
Meet with his or her assigned REACH academic coach a minimum of four times per semester;
(7)
Attend REACH program activities;
(8)
Graduate from high school; and
(9)
Enroll in a University System of Georgia or Technical College System of Georgia institution or an eligible private postsecondary educational institution.
(b)
To maintain eligibility during college, a REACH scholar shall:
(1)
Be enrolled full-time at an eligible postsecondary institution;
(2)
Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the authority;
(3)
Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year of college; and
(4)
Not be in default on a federal or state educational loan or owe a refund to a federal or state student financial aid program.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 521,§ 20, eff. 7/29/2020.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-499.2 - Funding procedures for scholarships

(a)
Subject to available funding, the authority will provide $10,000.00 for each REACH scholar for the first year of the REACH participating school system's participation in the scholarship program.
(b)
Each year thereafter, the REACH participating school system will be responsible for providing $1,000.00 for each REACH scholar enrolled in such school system and the authority shall be responsible for providing $9,000.00 for each REACH scholar enrolled in such school system.
(c)
Any county in which there are three or more school systems eligible to participate in the REACH program shall be permitted to provide to each REACH participating school system within the county a one-tier reduction, unless that county's tier designation is tier 1.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 553,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-499.3 - Establishment, operation, and purpose of nonprofit REACH Georgia Foundation

The authority may establish and operate a nonprofit corporation in accordance with subparagraph (a)(1)(Y) of Code Section
20-3-316
, to be designated as the REACH Georgia Foundation. The purpose of the foundation shall be to accept private donations from individuals, charitable foundations, and corporations to provide funding for the scholarship program established pursuant to this part to ensure that Georgia's low-income, academically promising students have the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school, access postsecondary education, and achieve postsecondary success. The foundation may identify, through strategic planning, other targeted fundraising and grant funding opportunities to support the purpose of the foundation.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 4 - REALIZING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CAN HAPPEN (REACH) › Section 20-3-499.4 - Development of rules, guidelines, forms, and procedures

The authority shall develop rules, guidelines, application forms, and application procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this part.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 229,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 5 - BOARD OF REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-500 — 20-3-502) › Section 20-3-500 - Board of regents authorized to grant scholarships

The board of regents shall have the authority to grant to qualified students, who are citizens and bona fide residents of the State of Georgia and who would not otherwise have available the funds necessary to obtain an education, such scholarships as are necessary for them to complete programs of study offered by institutions of the University System of Georgia, with the exception of the program leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The terms and conditions thereof shall be prescribed and regulated by the board of regents but shall include the condition that recipients of such scholarships shall, upon the completion of their programs of study, reside in the State of Georgia and engage in activities for which they were prepared through the scholarships for a period of one year for each $1,000.00 received.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 5 - BOARD OF REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-500 — 20-3-502) › Section 20-3-501 - Duties of board of regents regarding scholarship program

It shall be the duty of the board of regents to receive and pass upon, allow, or disallow all applications for scholarships; to contract, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all grants for scholarships; and to manage, operate, and control all funds appropriated for this purpose.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 5 - BOARD OF REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-500 — 20-3-502) › Section 20-3-502 - Funds for scholarships

The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarships authorized by this part shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the board of regents for such purposes.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-510 - "Board" defined

As used in this part, the term "board" means the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce created by Code Section
49-10-1
.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 50,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-511 - Transfer of powers, rights, and duties to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

(a)
In addition to those powers, rights, and duties provided by Chapter 10 of Title 49, Chapter 34 of Title 31, and elsewhere by law, the board shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of the former State Medical Education Board as provided by this part.
(b)
The rights and obligations of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before July 1, 2011, by the former State Medical Education Board shall continue to exist; and none of such rights and obligations shall be impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the board. In all such instances, the board shall be substituted for the former State Medical Education Board, and the board shall succeed to the rights and obligations under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions.
(c)
The board shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the State Medical Education Board that were in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the board pursuant to this part. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect unless and until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-513 - Determination of amount by board; terms and conditions; repayment in services

Students whose applications are approved shall receive a loan or scholarship in an amount to be determined by the board to defray the tuition and other expenses of the applicant in an accredited medical school in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association for a program in medical education designed to qualify the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The loans and scholarships shall be paid in such manner as the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce shall determine and may be prorated so as to pay to the medical college or school to which any applicant is admitted such funds as are required by such college or school with the balance being paid directly to the applicant; all of which shall be under such terms and conditions as may be provided under rules and regulations of the board. The loans or scholarships to be granted to each applicant shall be based upon the condition that the full amount of the loans or scholarships shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant by practicing his or her profession in an area of this state which is rural and underserved by primary care physicians as determined by the board, in a regional area of this state composed of rural counties where an unmet need for certain primary care and other critical need specialty physicians exists as determined by the board and approved by the commissioners of community health and public health, or at any hospital or facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Corrections, or the Department of Juvenile Justice. For each year of practicing his or her profession in such board approved location, the applicant shall receive credit for the amount of the scholarship received during any one year in medical school, with the interest due on such amount.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 50,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 539,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 418,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 392,§ 2-3, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-515 - Power of board as to arranging payment of tuition and fees for students granted loans or scholarships

It shall be the duty of the board to make inquiry of such four-year medical schools as it deems proper and make arrangements, within the limitations as to cost as provided for in Code Section
20-3-513
, for the payment of tuition or matriculation fees of enrolled students granted loans or scholarships by the board.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-516 - Funds for loans or scholarships

The funds necessary for the loans or scholarships provided for by this part and to administer the terms of this part shall come from funds made available to the board from appropriations to the Department of Community Health for medical scholarships or other purposes.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws V3, § 2, eff. 7/1/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-517 - Biennial report of board to General Assembly

The board shall make a biennial report to the General Assembly of its activities, loans or scholarships granted, names of persons to whom granted and the institutions attended by those receiving the same, the location of the applicants who have received their education and become licensed to practice medicine within this state, and where they are practicing, and shall make a full report of all its expenditures for loans or scholarships and expenses incurred pursuant to this part.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6 - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (§§ 20-3-510 — 20-3-518) › Section 20-3-518 - Legislative purpose

It is the purpose and intent of this part to bring about an adequate supply of persons licensed to practice medicine in the more sparsely populated areas of the State of Georgia by increasing the number of medical students from Georgia with scholarships awarded by the board pursuant to this part attending the various medical schools and inducing a sufficient number of the graduates from medical schools to return to Georgia and practice their profession in rural and underserved areas, thus affording adequate medical care to the people of Georgia.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 539,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 113,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws V3, § 3, eff. 7/1/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.1 - Definitions

As used in this part, the term:
(1)
"Board" means the State Veterinary Education Board created under Code Section
20-3-518.2
.
(2)
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture.
(3)
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.2 - State Veterinary Education Board

(a)
There shall be a State Veterinary Education Board which shall consist of:
(1)
The Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee;
(2)
The dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia or his or her designee;
(3)
The dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia or his or her designee;
(4)
A person actively engaged in the production of livestock in this state, to be appointed by the Governor, who shall serve for a term of four years and until his or her successor is qualified and appointed. The term of the initial member appointed under this paragraph shall commence on July 1, 2011; and
(5)
A person actively engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine in this state, whose practice includes but is not necessarily limited to food animals, to be appointed by the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, who shall serve for a term of four years and until his or her successor is qualified and appointed. The term of the initial member appointed under this paragraph shall commence on July 1, 2011.
(b)
Any vacancies on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(c)
The board shall elect annually a chairperson and a vice chairperson to serve in the absence or inability of the chairperson. The board shall meet at least once each year at such time and place as may be fixed by the board. Special meetings shall be held upon the call of the chairperson. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No official action shall be taken by the board except upon the affirmative vote of at least three members of the board.
(d)
The board shall be attached to the Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes only, pursuant to Code Section
50-4-3
.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.3 - Purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program

(a)
The board may provide for the purchase of loans made to students who are residents of Georgia for educational purposes who have completed a program of study in the field of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and are authorized to practice veterinary medicine in this state, with services in the form of the practice of veterinary medicine while residing in this state to be rendered as consideration for such loan purchases.
(b)
Only persons whose veterinary medicine practices in this state include food animal specialties shall be eligible for loan purchases under this part.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.4 - Loan purchases granted to applicants based upon services rendered; limitations

(a)
(1)
Persons whose applications are approved and enter into a loan purchase agreement with the board shall receive a loan purchase in a total amount to be determined by the board, but not exceeding $80,000.00 per person, as provided by Code Section
20-3-518.3
. The loan purchases shall be paid in such manner as the board shall determine.
(2)
The loan purchases to be granted to each applicant shall be based upon the condition that the consideration for such loan purchases shall be services to be rendered by the applicant after entering into a loan purchase agreement with the board by practicing his or her profession in a board approved rural county in Georgia with a population of 35,000 or less according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census.
(3)
For time served after entering into a loan purchase agreement with the board in practicing his or her profession in such board approved location, the applicant shall receive a loan purchase at a rate equivalent to $20,000.00 per 12 months of service; provided, however, that the total purchase amount shall not exceed the maximum specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
The board shall not enter into new loan purchase agreements with more than five persons per year; provided, however, that the total sum of loan purchases from state appropriations for which the board contractually obligates itself in any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount of funds for such loan purchase purposes specified in annual appropriations Acts. Funds in the loan purchase fund account that are not expended or contractually obligated by the board for loan purchases during any fiscal year shall lapse.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.5 - Contract; cancellation

(a)
Each applicant before being granted a loan purchase shall enter into a contract with the board agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the loan purchase is granted, including such terms and provisions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this part. The form of such contract shall be prepared and approved by the Attorney General, and each contract shall be signed by the chairperson of the board and by the applicant.
(b)
The board shall have the authority to cancel the loan purchase contract of any applicant at any time for any cause deemed sufficient by the board, provided that such authority shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably exercised.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.6 - Funding

The funds necessary for the loan purchases provided for by this part and to administer the terms of this part shall come from funds made available to the board from appropriations for such purpose. There shall be no compensation to board members for attending meetings or travel in the performance of their official duties.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 6A - STATE VETERINARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-518.1 — 20-3-518.7) › Section 20-3-518.7 - Adoption of rules and regulations

The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement this part.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 80,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.3 - [Repealed] Eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary institution; scholarship amount

Repealed by 2011 Ga. Laws 3,§ 8, eff. 3/15/2011.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 242,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 8,§ 20, eff. 4/14/2009.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 697,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 567,§ 2, eff. 5/13/2008.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 472,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 18,§ 20, eff. 5/11/2007.
Amended by 2006 Ga. Laws 942,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2006.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 720, § 5, eff. 7/1/2004.
Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 29, § 18eff. 4/9/2001.
Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 2, § 20, eff. 2/12/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.4 - [Repealed] Terms and conditions for receiving a HOPE grant at a private postsecondary institution

Reserved by 2004 Ga. Laws 720, § 6, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.6 - HOPE HSE vouchers

Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the shortfall reserve in Code Section
50-27-13
, a HOPE HSE voucher shall be available to each eligible student who receives pre-certification from the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), to take an approved examination seeking a diploma through the high school equivalency (HSE) program. TCSG, upon issuance of a voucher in accordance with this paragraph, shall invoice the Georgia Student Finance Commission in accordance with rules, regulations, and instructions of the commission providing for identification of each student and compliance with this program.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 726,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 84,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2013.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 3,§ 5, eff. 3/15/2011.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 442,§ 1, eff. 6/4/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 8,§ 20, eff. 4/14/2009.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 472,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 2, § 20, eff. 2/12/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.7 - through 20-3-519.9 - [Reserved]

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2011, p. 1, § 8/HB 326, effective March 15, 2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.10 - Application of HOPE scholarship and HOPE grant

A HOPE scholarship and a HOPE grant may be applied to any portion of a student's tuition. In no case shall a HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant exceed a student's tuition.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 3,§ 6, eff. 3/15/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.12 - and 20-3-519.13 - [Reserved]

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2011, p. 1, § 8/HB 326, effective March 15, 2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 7 - SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-230 — 20-3-519.14) › Part 7 - HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (§§ 20-3-519 — 20-3-519.14) › Section 20-3-519.14 - Classification of employees of Free Trade Area of the Americas Georgia residents

Any residency requirements established pursuant to this part shall provide, at a minimum, that full-time Georgia employees of Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) based in Georgia that are recognized by the United States Department of State, and their spouses and dependents, shall be classified as residents of Georgia.
Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 720, § 9, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 8 - EUGENE TALMADGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (§§ 20-3-520 — 20-3-521) › Section 20-3-520 - Construction and operation authorized; separate appropriations

The board of regents in the exercise of its public and governmental functions shall have power and is authorized to lease, buy, build, construct, establish, contract for the use of, maintain, and operate a general nonprofit teaching hospital at Augusta, Georgia, known as the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital, to be operated in conjunction with the Georgia Health Sciences University for the benefit of indigent, near indigent, and paying patients, under such rules and regulations as to administration, maintenance, charges for services, and general operations as may be prescribed by the board not in conflict with general laws of this state pertaining to fiscal operations of departments and agencies of the state. The General Assembly may, as a part of the general appropriations Act, make specific appropriations for the operation and maintenance of the hospital and any annex or addition thereto independent of and in addition to any appropriation made for the university system or any of its divisions.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 245,§ 20, eff. 5/13/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 8 - EUGENE TALMADGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (§§ 20-3-520 — 20-3-521) › Section 20-3-521 - Funds for construction and equipping

The board of regents is authorized to use funds from the building trust fund for the construction and equipping of the hospital or annex thereto, or both, authorized in Code Section
20-3-520
and any other money that it may be able to procure from any source.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 9 - GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE (§§ 20-3-540 — 20-3-567) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 20-3-540 — 20-3-548) › Section 20-3-540 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Board of trustees" or "board" means the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College.
(2)
"College" means the Georgia Military College.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 3 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-3-1 — 20-3-683) › Article 9 - GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE (§§ 20-3-540 — 20-3-567) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 20-3-540 — 20-3-548) › Section 20-3-541 - Creation of board of trustees

There is created a public authority, a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of this state and a public corporation.