Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 438: Education; the beginning age for compulsory school attendance from six years to five years; reduce

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 438 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; the beginning age for compulsory school attendance from six years to five years; reduce. Primary sponsor: Chuck Payne (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chuck Payne (Republican); Billy Hickman (Republican); Chuck Hufstetler (Republican); Max Burns (Republican); and 2 more.