Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 82: "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; enact
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 82 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; enact. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Effective Date.
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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 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to enact the "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; to provide for local boards of education to reconsider the denial of local charter school petitions; to require the Office of Charter School Compliance to prepare guidelines for local boards of education for the evaluation of charter school petitions; to revise reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 15
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
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