Give military base residents tuition & teaching certificates
HB 222: Allows a member of the Georgia National Guard or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States located in Georgia to be classified as a legal resident under eligibility requirements for HOPE scholarships and
grants. MY VOTE: YES
HB 224: Amends the 'Quality Basic Education Act' to allow military students the ability to attend any school within their school system beginning in the 2017-2018 school year, where space is available.
This legislation defines a "military student" as any student whose parent is a military service member who lives on or off a military base. MY VOTE: YES
HB 245: Requires the Georgia Professional Standards
Commission to implement a process allowing military spouses to qualify for temporary teaching certificates, teaching certificates by endorsement, or expedited teaching certificates when moving to Georgia. MY VOTE: YES
