Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 225: Education; discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 225 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Gail Davenport (Democratic), Matt Brass (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Randal Mangham (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy, program, or activity conducted by an educational institution that receives or benefits from state financial assistance, or enrolls students who receive state student financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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