How to appeal a decision in the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program

This article is intended for individuals inquiring about how to appeal a decision in the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program.

Sometimes, a school or service provider may be denied participation in the Georgia Promise Scholarship Program. If this happens, they have the right to appeal the decision. Here’s how the process works.

Who Can Appeal? 

• Schools that applied but were denied approval to participate.
   
• Service providers that were not accepted into the program.

How to File an Appeal 

1. Submit in Writing
    
   • Appeals must be sent in writing to the Georgia Education Savings Authority.
      
   • Include all necessary details explaining why the denial should be reconsidered.
      
2. Review by the Chairperson
   • The appeal is first reviewed by the Chairperson of the Parent Review Committee 
      
   • The Chairperson decides if the original denial was justified.

What Happens Next? 

If Denial Is Justified

• The decision will remain, and the application rejection will stand

If Further Review Is Needed

• The appeal will be presented to the full Parent Review Committee at their next meeting. 

Why Is This Important for Parents? 

The appeal process ensures transparency and fairness in the program. If a school or service provider is accepted through an appeal, it increases the options available to you and other families.