Signed into law in 2024, through Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program is aimed to empower families to pursue exceptional educational programs through nonpublic schooling, including private school and home study. Should eligible families choose to leave public school (or forgo attending as a new kindergartener) to participate, the Georgia Promise Scholarship will allow families to use funds for private school tuition and fees, required textbooks, tutoring services, curriculum, physician/therapist services, transportation services, and other approved expenses. What students are eligible? A student may qualify for a Promise Scholarship if the student is: − Enrolled in a Georgia public school during the 2024-2025 school year* or entering kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year, and − Residing in a school district on the published list of lower performing public schools and − Parents must have been a Georgia resident for at least one year* *Exception for active-duty military What expenses are eligible? Scholarship funds may be used for the following qualified education expenses: − Tuition, fees, and required textbooks for eligible core courses at participating private schools − Qualifying curriculum and supplemental materials − Tutoring services provided by an educator certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission − Eligible services from a physician or licensed therapist for occupational, behavioral, physical, or speech-language therapies − Transportation from/to a service provider (up to $500 per year) − Other authorized expenses as approved by GESA VIEW HANDBOOK