Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 554: Early Care and Learning; a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 554 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Early Care and Learning; a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; provide. Primary sponsor: Chuck Payne (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding early care and learning, so as to provide for a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; to provide that the Department of Early Care and Learning shall establish grant criteria; to provide for such department to establish grant amounts; to provide for grant purposes; to provide for a grant condition; to provide for technical assistance; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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