Gov. Brian Kemp signed a package of bills Monday aimed at strengthening Georgia’s workforce. House Bill 192, which the General Assembly passed this year with just two “no” votes, codifies into state law the Georgia MATCH program, a direct university and technical college admissions program created in 2023.
Under the program, every high school senior in Georgia receives a personalized letter from the governor listing the public universities, colleges, and technical colleges he or she is academically eligible to attend.
The letters go on to explain how students can claim a spot being held for them at the institution of their choice.
The legislation, which was introduced as part of Kemp’s legislative agenda for this year, also requires the state Department of Education to tailor its curriculum offerings to prepare students for careers in high demand among Georgia employers.
