Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 596: "Quality Basic Education Act"; State Board of Education to establish a program of state-wide coordinated support for summer literacy programs offered by local school systems and other public schools; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 596 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Quality Basic Education Act"; State Board of Education to establish a program of state-wide coordinated support for summer literacy programs offered by local school systems and other public schools; require. Primary sponsor: Randal Mangham (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, 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 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 require the State Board of Education to establish a program of state-wide coordinated support for summer literacy programs offered by local school systems and other public schools; to provide for eligibility for such program; to require the Department of Education to develop a plan to implement such program and to submit such plan to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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