Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 249: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 249 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; provide. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“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