Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 253: State Board of Education; establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 253 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education; establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; provide. Primary sponsor: Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Shawn Still (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic). 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 Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for waivers and variances of state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures if necessary; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“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