HB 1259: Education; prohibit virtual instruction to out-of-system students if the local school system has a College and Career Ready Performance Index below the state average

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 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing relative to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to prohibit virtual instruction to out-of-system students if the local school system has a College and Career Ready Performance Index below the state average; to require an agreement between local school systems to allow for an out-of-system student to attend a virtual school; to require out-of-system students to not be counted toward equalization funds received by a local school system; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 31, 2026Senate Tabled
2. March 31, 2026Senate Third Read
3. March 27, 2026Senate Read Second Time
4. March 27, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
5. February 26, 2026Senate Read and Referred
6. February 25, 2026House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. February 25, 2026House Third Readers
8. February 20, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. February 11, 2026House Second Readers
10. February 10, 2026House First Readers
11. February 9, 2026House Hopper