Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 426: Education; high school students seeking a high school diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 426 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; high school students seeking a high school diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test; require. Primary sponsor: Marty Harbin (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Billy Hickman (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): 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 Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to require high school students seeking a high school diploma and individuals seeking a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test for the purpose of being eligible to receive a high school diploma or a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma; to provide for multiple attempts; to provide for certification of scores; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“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