Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 152: "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; the biological or adopted children of individuals who are foster parents and who meet certain conditions shall qualify for promise scholarship accounts; provide
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 152 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; the biological or adopted children of individuals who are foster parents and who meet certain conditions shall qualify for promise scholarship accounts; provide. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Steve Gooch (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Brandon Beach. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 2 of Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," so as to provide that the biological or adopted children of individuals who are foster parents and who meet certain conditions shall qualify for promise scholarship accounts; to provide for such conditions; to provide for definitions; 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 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Engrossed
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper