Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 171: Quality Basic Education Act; State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; require
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Plain-language summary
SB 171 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Quality Basic Education Act; State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; require. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Shawn Still (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Rick Williams (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 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 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act,"so as to require the State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; to require the state board to adopt policies related to such advanced mathematics pathway; to authorize local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades three through five; to require local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades six through eight; to provide for reporting; to authorize local school systems to provide related supports and services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper