Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 487: Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee; within the Office of Student Achievement; establish
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 487 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee; within the Office of Student Achievement; establish. Primary sponsor: Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Senate Read Second Time.
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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 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Student Achievement, so as to establish the Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee within the Office of Student Achievement to advise and assist with matters relating to collection, analysis, and use of education workforce data and educator recruitment and retention; to provide for membership of the advisory committee; to provide for meetings of the advisory committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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 Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper