Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1256: Georgia Appreciation for Educators Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1256 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Appreciation for Educators Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Bryce Berry (Democratic), Tangie Herring (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic), Rhonda Burnough (Democratic), El-Mahdi Holly (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): House Second Readers.
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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 Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for public school teachers who graduated from an eligible postsecondary educational institution in Georgia and who have taught for at least five years in a public school in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Rhonda Burnough | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| El-Mahdi Holly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper