Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 519: Education; provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; revise
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 519 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; revise. Primary sponsor: Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Russ Goodman (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise various provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; to provide requirements for certain evaluations; to provide requirements for employment contracts for teachers; to provide for planned restroom breaks for teachers; to provide for role-specific training; to provide for policies relating to school bus drivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“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