Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 236: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside; provide

Passed one chamber Last action April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Plain-language summary

SB 236 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside; provide. Primary sponsor: Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Russ Goodman (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Jason Esteves, Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kenya Wicks (Democratic); Chuck Payne (Republican); Nikki Merritt (Democratic); Russ Goodman (Republican); and 9 more.