Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 24: School Behavioral Health Support Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 24 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: School Behavioral Health Support Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration.
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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 Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities regarding the governing and regulation of mental health, so as to establish a school-linked behavioral health grant program; to provide a definition; to provide criteria for determining eligible applicants; to provide for allowable activities and related expenses; to provide for data collection and outcome measurement; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| 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- House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper