Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1382: Education; institutions grant academic credit to active duty military or veteran students based on military service; maintain policies
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1382 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; institutions grant academic credit to active duty military or veteran students based on military service; maintain policies. Primary sponsor: Eric Gisler (Democratic), Josh Bonner (Republican), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to encourage the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and authorize the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to maintain policies for institutions and units of each system to grant academic credit to active duty military or veteran students based on military service; to encourage and authorize the use of joint service transcripts and related credit recommendations; to encourage and authorize the development of a guide in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service for certain students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gisler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Josh Bonner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
“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