Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 694: State Board of Education; establish five-year school pilot program to increase graduation rates and postsecondary education
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 694 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education; establish five-year school pilot program to increase graduation rates and postsecondary education. Primary sponsor: Karen Lupton (Democratic), Marvin Lim (Democratic), David Wilkerson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education grants, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a five-year school pilot program to increase the availability of effective school counseling and postsecondary preparation services in secondary schools to increase high school graduation rates and the percentage of students who continue into postsecondary education; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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