Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 513: "Every Day Counts Act"; enact
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 513 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Every Day Counts Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Jason T. Dickerson, Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Rick Williams (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to revise requirements for public school policies and procedures relative to student attendance; to provide for multi-tier supports and interventions; to revise provisions relative to attendance review teams; to provide for attendance intervention plans; to provide for consequences for chronically unexcused students, such as ineligibility for interscholastic and extracurricular activities and potential ineligibility to be issued an instruction permit or driver's license by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Reconsidered
- House Third Reading Lost
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
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