Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1352: Student Character Development Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1352 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Student Character Development Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Scott Hilton (Republican), Todd Jones (Republican), Johnny Chastain (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican), James Burchett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 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 Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for public school students to be permitted to attend courses in religious moral instruction provided by an individual or organization independently of a public school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for students to receive academic credit for such courses; to require local education agencies to adopt certain policies; to prohibit students who participate in such courses from being counted as absent from school; to provide for responsibilities of the Department of Education; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Johnny Chastain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
“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