Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 515: "Quality Basic Education Act"; grants for educational programs; provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; revise
Passed both chambers Official data
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 515 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act"; grants for educational programs; provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; revise. Primary sponsor: Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.
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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 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to revise and streamline provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for teachers in the teacher recruitment and retention program, so as to provide for tax credit amounts; 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 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| 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
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Engrossed
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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