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This bill establishes a new continuing education tracking system for professional licensees in Georgia, requiring the Secretary of State to create a digital solution that monitors whether professionals are meeting their ongoing education requirements. The bill defines key terms such as "license" (any document authorizing professional practice) and "licensee" (a person required to be or currently licensed), and mandates that starting January 1, 2026, professional licensing boards cannot renew a license unless the applicant has been verified as complying with all continuing education requirements through this new tracking system. The tracking solution can be an online, software-as-a-service application, and the Secretary of State is authorized to contract with third parties to implement the system. While the new system will be used to verify continuing education compliance, the bill preserves existing board authority to grant waivers or impose additional penalties for non-compliance. Professional licensing boards and the division director are empowered to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement this new tracking requirement, providing flexibility in the system's specific implementation.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69330