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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to offer a driver education training course as an elective; to provide for funding from local funds, student fees, and state funding subject to appropriations; to provide for rules and regulations for the allocation of state funds; to provide for conforming cross-references; 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 Safe Teens Act, amends Georgia's education laws to provide more flexibility for local school boards in offering driver education training courses as an elective for high school students. The bill removes previous date restrictions and explicitly authorizes local boards of education to offer a driver education training course that can earn students one-half unit of elective credit. The course must be approved by the Department of Driver Services and can be funded through multiple sources: local board funds, student fees (though students cannot be denied credit for inability to pay), or state funds subject to legislative appropriation. The bill also updates language in related sections of education code to reflect the driver education training course as a recognized educational program. The legislation aims to make driver education more accessible to high school students by providing a standardized framework for offering these courses and ensuring potential funding mechanisms are in place. By removing previous limitations and providing clear guidelines, the bill seeks to support teen driver education across Georgia's public school systems.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Kimberly Alexander (D)*,
Imani Barnes (D)*,
Jasmine Clark (D)*,
Karen Lupton (D)*,
Dewey McClain (D)*,
Anne Westbrook (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69457 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230207 |
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