Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 300: "Student Teacher Promotion Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 300 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Student Teacher Promotion Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a program to support recruitment of teachers by providing grant funds to be paid by public schools to student teachers participating in the required student teaching component of their teacher education programs; to provide for applications for grants; to provide for maximum payments; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper