Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 493: "Promise Scholarship Student Success and Transparency 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 493 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Promise Scholarship Student Success and Transparency Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Jaha Howard (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Gail Davenport (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 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 Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promise scholarship accounts, so as to establish accountability measures for private schools participating in the promise scholarship program; to require the education savings authority to establish an academic performance standard for participating schools; to require the education savings authority to conduct annual eligibility review of participating schools; to require the education savings authority to take certain measures if a participating school is no longer eligible to enroll participating students or fails to meet the academic performance standard; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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