Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 217: 'Healthy Start"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 217 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 'Healthy Start"; enact. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Donzella James (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to require local school systems to maximize access to federal funding; to provide for participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper