Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 236: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside; provide
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
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Plain-language summary
SB 236 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside; provide. Primary sponsor: Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Russ Goodman (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Jason Esteves, Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.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 Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | 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 Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper