The Act amends existing Georgia law relating to the following: (1) the eligibility requirements for HOPE scholarships and grants; (2) the residency requirements for HOPE scholarships and grants; (3) the Scholarship's amount as it pertains to fees and books; (4) the hours of eligibility for HOPE grants; (5) the maintenance of a 3.0 grade point average at the end of each spring quarter or semester; and (6) the creation of the Lottery for Education Legislative Oversight Committee to protect the future of HOPE scholarships and grants.
