Which model fits a church campus?
A five-day school, or a part-week program that serves home-study families. A five-day school follows the private school law. A part-week program serves families who file a home-study declaration and buy approved classes.
Why does accreditation matter so much in Georgia?
Accreditation is the gate for most of the money. Promise and the SSO law both require a school to be accredited or in the process, and GSNS runs its own authorization. Without those approvals, families can enroll but can't bring state-funded dollars.
How does a $6,500 award shape pricing?
Many church schools price a kindergarten seat near or below the Promise amount so a zoned family pays little out of pocket. Families outside Promise zones would still rely on SSO awards and church scholarships.
What does the funding check add?
Families who come through the funding check arrive knowing which program they qualify for and when it pays. That saves a small school's front office a lot of explaining.
| What it is | What it isn't |
|---|---|
| Georgia: no state license for private K-12 schools | No requirements: O.C.G.A. 20-2-690 still applies |
| Promise and SSO dollars: accredited or accrediting schools | Open to any school that enrolls a funded child |