Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 971: Quality Basic Education Act; home study students and private school students to enroll in college and career academies located in certain RESA service areas and adjacent local school systems; provide

Passed one chamber Last action March 31, 2026: Senate Tabled

Plain-language summary

HB 971 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Quality Basic Education Act; home study students and private school students to enroll in college and career academies located in certain RESA service areas and adjacent local school systems; provide. Primary sponsor: Rick Townsend (Republican), Todd Jones (Republican), Buddy DeLoach (Republican), Lynn Smith (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Senate Tabled.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rick Townsend (Republican); Todd Jones (Republican); Buddy DeLoach (Republican); Lynn Smith (Republican); and 2 more.