Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 22: State School Superintendent; Department of Education to publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 22 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State School Superintendent; Department of Education to publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; require. Primary sponsor: Blake Tillery (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Brandon Beach, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State School Superintendent, so as to require the Department of Education to publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; to provide for definitions; to require annual notice from the State School Superintendent to designated committees and offices of the General Assembly and the Office and Planning and Budget; to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
“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 Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper