Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1206: Education; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1206 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices. Primary sponsor: Todd Jones (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Chris Erwin (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), Rick Townsend (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructional materials and content relative to elementary and secondary education, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider the total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices; to provide for reports; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Matt Dubnik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Chris Erwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper