Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 4: Education; fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; revise provisions
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 4 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brandon Beach, Randy Robertson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), John Albers (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Bill Cowsert (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Colton Moore. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): House Second Readers.
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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 revise provisions relating to the fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; to provide for requirements for the model code of ethics for local boards of education to be promulgated by the State Board of Education; to provide for public complaints alleging ethics code violations by members of local boards of education; to provide for required and prohibited topics in training programs for local board of education members; to provide for a sanction for noncompliance; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Colton Moore | 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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Notice to Reconsider
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper