Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 487: Quality Basic Education Act; computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement beginning in 2031; provide
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Plain-language summary
HB 487 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Quality Basic Education Act; computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement beginning in 2031; provide. Primary sponsor: Bethany Ballard (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican), Todd Jones (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Matt Dubnik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“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