Georgia General Assembly

08/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2025 11:13

Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (August 13, 2025) - On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, chaired by Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, established pursuant to SR 474, will explore options for making higher education more affordable for Georgians, including creating a means-tested scholarship program.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at [email protected].

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Sen. Nan Orrock serves as the Democratic Caucus Secretary. She represents the 36th Senate District which includes portions of Fulton County. She may be reached at 404.463.8054 or by email at [email protected].

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