Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 48: Quality Basic Education Act; Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program; establish
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 48 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Quality Basic Education Act; Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program; establish. Primary sponsor: Viola Davis (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): 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 Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program to provide for funding and wraparound services for eligible students; to provide for the definition of "international student"; to establish a program weight and teacher-student ratio for the RISE program in the QBE funding formula; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“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