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SB 0112 - Zell Miller Scholar; change the requirements

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Sims, Freddie Powell 12th
Last Action: 2/7/2013 - Senate - Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee: H ED
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 33 4946  Modifies eligibility for participation in the Zell Miller Scholar program.

REQUIREMENTS:  Removes current requirements that a student must have a grade point average of 3.7 and a score of 1200 or greater on the SAT or ACT score of 26 in order to qualify for the program. New language states that a student must be in the top 3% of his/her graduating class in order to qualify for the program.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

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