FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

ATLANTA | Today, Senate Bill 152 passed out of the Senate Education and Youth Committee and will now head to the Senate Rules Committee. SB 152, which would expand eligibility for the Georgia Promise Scholarship to biological and adoptive children of foster care parents, is a priority of Lt. Governor Burt Jones for the 2025 Legislative Session.

“We have a growing population of foster children in Georgia, and there is a shortage of foster families,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “Senate Bill 152 prioritizes Georgia’s children, families and parents and will hopefully increase the number of families caring for foster children. There is nothing wrong with public schools, but not every public school is a perfect fit for a child’s unique learning needs. Having choices in education is not a bad thing and supporting our foster families and children is a top priority. I look forward to having Senate Bill 152 on the Senate floor soon.”

Senate Bill 152 was introduced by Senator Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming) and will expand eligibility for the Georgia Promise Scholarship to biological and adoptive children of foster care parents. The Scholarship enables eligible families to use $6,500 in state-funded scholarships toward a non-public education of their choice. The proposed legislation would not change the existing program criteria, funding, or requirements. 

For the full language of Senate Bill 152, please follow this link: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70245

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