Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 546: Quality Basic Education Act; require local school systems to offer certain exams to home study students
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 546 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Quality Basic Education Act; require local school systems to offer certain exams to home study students. Primary sponsor: Noelle Kahaian (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican), Sandy Donatucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that local school systems offer certain exams to home study students; to provide for notice requirements; to prohibit additional fees or requirements; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Kahaian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mitchell Scoggins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
“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