Georgia Senate Democrats have crafted a way to restore the HOPE scholarship for 94% of eligible Georgia families. Senators Robert Brown (D-Macon), Jason Carter (D-Dekalb), and Senator Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) outlined their proposal Wednesday at the State Capitol. Key elements include:
- Expansion of the proposed Zell Miller Scholarship to include the top 3% of graduates from ALL Georgia High Schools with no GPA or SAT minimums or family income limits.
- Changes to the calculation used by the Lottery Commission from overall revenues to contributions made to the HOPE fund.
- Maintain full-day Pre-K funding
- Maintain HOPE scholarship with 100% tuition for all eligible students with family incomes up to $140,000. Scholars will be responsible for books and fees.
- Reduction in retailers commission from 7% to Governor Deal’s recommendation of 5%.
It’s time for everyone – HOPE Scholars, the Lottery Commission; Georgia’s wealthiest families; and lottery retailers to pitch in to save HOPE for the future.
Stay tuned for more information about this important legislation coming from your Democratic Senators. Remember – HOPE was brought to you by Democrats and Democrats are looking out for ways to assure it’s promise for all of Georgia’s families.
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