Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 557: Education; various provisions regarding student discipline and working conditions of teachers and other school personnel; revise
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 557 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; various provisions regarding student discipline and working conditions of teachers and other school personnel; revise. Primary sponsor: Chuck Payne (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Drew Echols (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 Chapters 2 and 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education and education accountability, respectively, so as to revise various provisions regarding student discipline and working conditions of teachers and other school personnel; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
“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