Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 595: State Board of Education; establish a student personal development and career readiness program; authorize
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 595 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education; establish a student personal development and career readiness program; authorize. Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 authorize the State Board of Education to establish a student personal development and career readiness program; to provide for the selection of third-party providers to administer the program; to provide requirements for approved program providers; to provide for disbursement of funds to approved program providers; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“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