Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 596: "Quality Basic Education Act"; State Board of Education to establish a program of state-wide coordinated support for summer literacy programs offered by local school systems and other public schools; require

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 596 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act"; State Board of Education to establish a program of state-wide coordinated support for summer literacy programs offered by local school systems and other public schools; require. Primary sponsor: Randal Mangham (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Nan Orrock (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Randal Mangham (Democratic); Harold Jones (Democratic); Kenya Wicks (Democratic); Nabilah Parkes; and 1 more.