Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 479: Compulsory Attendance; adopt a policy that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence for attending or participating in a civic or political event; require the local governing body

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 479 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Compulsory Attendance; adopt a policy that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence for attending or participating in a civic or political event; require the local governing body. Primary sponsor: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic); Randal Mangham (Democratic); Jaha Howard (Democratic); Kenya Wicks (Democratic); and 2 more.