Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 515: "Quality Basic Education Act"; grants for educational programs; provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; revise

Passed both chambers Last action March 31, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Plain-language summary

SB 515 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act"; grants for educational programs; provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; revise. Primary sponsor: Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Billy Hickman (Republican); Chuck Payne (Republican); Bo Hatchett (Republican); Elena Parent (Democratic); and 1 more.