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Committee advances ‘Boundless Opportunities’ bill to let virtual students enroll across districts with funding floor
Summary
SB 147 would allow out‑of‑district virtual enrollment while preserving at least $10,000 for the student’s residency district and limiting tuition charges; the Senate Education Committee advanced the bill 4–2 after sponsor Sen. Steele explained funding flow and answered questions about tuition setting and scope.
Sen. Steele presented SB 147, the Boundless Opportunities for Georgia Students Act, telling the Senate Education Committee the bill is designed to let Georgia families seek broader public education options for their children without taking money out of the public system.
Steele said the bill applies to virtual instruction only and includes a floor so the residency…
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