Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1257: Education; incentive grants for local boards of education to approve charter school petitions; revise provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1257 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; incentive grants for local boards of education to approve charter school petitions; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Carmen Rice (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Bethany Ballard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions for incentive grants for local boards of education to approve charter school petitions; to revise provisions for the Office of Charter School Compliance; to revise provisions relative to charter petitions by existing charter schools; to revise provisions relative to state charter school records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Bethany Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
“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