Bridge Bill
The BRIDGE (Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy) Act, House Bill 400, was signed into law in May 2010 to create an atmosphere motivating middle- and high-school students to learn because they see the relevance of education to their dreams and future plans. The implementation of the BRIDGE Act provides middle- and high-school students with career counseling and regularly scheduled advisement to choose a focused plan of study.
BRIDGE Bill Assignments
Grades 6-8
Middle School students are required to complete activities to satisfy the requirements of the State of Georgia SB 3/Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Act and the SB 401/Quality Basic Education (QBE) Act.
Many of the activities associated with these Acts were formerly known as the BRIDGE Bill requirements. Although the names have changed, students still must complete the requirements associated with each Bill.
Completing the requirements gives students a great opportunity to discover which career might be a great fit for them. Students will also have the opportunity to use the Georgia Career Information Center (GCIS)to explore careers in depth and learn important information such as educational requirements, salary information and job descriptions.
Grade Level SB-3 and SB-401 Requirements
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
- Save three possible choices of postsecondary options in your Naviance account
- Research at least one additional state or local workforce development initiative, such as “High
- Demand Careers Initiative,” “HOPE Career Grant,” “Trade 5 Skills Initiative” or any other local or state workforce needs for your county / region of Georgia
12th Grade
Grades 9-12
BRIDGE ADVISEMENT AND CAREER PLANNING CHECKLIST
The following information is the BRIDGE ADVISEMENT CHECKLIST for grades 6-12.
Career Advisement Processes
9th Grade
- 9th graders will explore at least three (3) Careers / Occupations and save the results in their electronic career profile.
- 9th graders will annually review and revise, if necessary, their Individual Graduation Plan/Program of Study.
- 9th graders will receive notification of the Georgia Dual Enrollment program information by February 1 each year (flyers, website, e-blast, etc.).
School Staff Responsible to Verify Responses
School Counselors / Advisors
10th Grade
- 10th graders will complete a career interest and aptitude inventory.
- 10th graders will annually review and revise, if necessary, their Individual Graduation Plan/Program of Study.
- 10th graders will receive notification of the Georgia Dual Enrollment program information by February 1 each year (flyers, website, e-blast, etc.).
School Staff Responsible to Verify Responses
School Counselors / Advisors
11th Grade
- 11th graders will save three possible choices of postsecondary options in their career profile.
- 11th graders will annually review and revise, if necessary, their Individual Graduation Plan/Program of Study.
- 11th graders will research at least one additional state or local workforce development initiative, such as “High Demand Careers Initiative,” “HOPE Career Grant,” “Specialized Training Centers” or any other Georgia workforce and education initiative.
- 11th graders will receive notification of the Georgia Dual Enrollment program information by February 1 each year (flyers, website, e-blast, etc.).
School Staff Responsible to Verify Responses
School Counselors / Advisors
12th Grade
- 12th graders will complete “Next Step” information as saved to their electronic career portfolio: 4-year institution, 2-year institution, apprenticeship, military, technical college, special purpose (vocational) school or workforce.
School Staff Responsible to Verify Responses
School Counselors / Advisors