Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 124: Education; State School Superintendent and the Department of Education to take all steps reasonably necessary to implement guidance documents from a federal agency; require
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Plain-language summary
SB 124 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; State School Superintendent and the Department of Education to take all steps reasonably necessary to implement guidance documents from a federal agency; require. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Billy Hickman (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require the State School Superintendent and the Department of Education to take all steps reasonably necessary to implement guidance documents from a federal agency, including, but not limited to, directives related to expanding educational freedom and opportunities for families; to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules; to provide for definitions; to make promise scholarship accounts available to all students whose parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia, regardless of the school attendance zone in which such students reside; to provide for continued eligibility; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“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
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper