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GA SB261Education; postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems; prohibit the use of political litmus tests
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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for education, so as to prohibit the use of political litmus tests in postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems, and elementary and secondary schools; to prohibit such entities from passing certain tests or meeting certain qualifications as a condition of admission into, or promotion within, any public educational institution of the state, as teacher, employee, or student; to provide for penalties; to provide for such tests and conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "End Political Litmus Tests in Education Act," prohibits the use of political litmus tests in Georgia's postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems, and elementary and secondary schools. It defines a "political test" as compelling or soliciting individuals to identify with or make statements supporting certain ideologies or movements, such as those promoting differential treatment based on race or ethnicity, or specific partisan, political, or ideological beliefs. The bill states that no political test or qualification shall be required for admission, promotion, or tenure status within public educational institutions. Violations by postsecondary institutions or public schools will result in the withholding of state funding or state-administered federal funding.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (24)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Michael Dugan (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Colton Moore (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Blake Tillery (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Education & Youth Committee (17:00:00 2/21/2024 450 CAP) (on 02/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64870 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216054 |
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