Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 558: State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish adult workforce high school diploma program
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 558 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish adult workforce high school diploma program. Primary sponsor: Houston Gaines (Republican), Katie Dempsey (Republican), Mark Newton (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 Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to authorize the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish the adult workforce high school diploma program; to provide for the selection of third-party providers to administer the program; to provide requirements for approved program providers; to provide for disbursement of funds to approved program providers; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Gaines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mark Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
“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