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 SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.  

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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 nan.orrock@senate.ga.gov.