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GA HB203
Board of Regents; include members who are graduates of a historically black college or university that is a unit of the University System of Georgia; provide
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide that the Board of Regents shall include members who are graduates of a historically black college or university that is a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws regarding the Board of Regents by requiring that future board members include graduates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the University System of Georgia. Specifically, the bill defines an HBCU as an institution meeting certain federal eligibility requirements as of January 1, 2025. The legislation introduces a phased approach to board composition: starting January 1, 2028, at least one at-large board member must be a graduate of an in-state HBCU, and by January 1, 2031, this requirement increases to at least two at-large members. This change aims to increase representation and diversity on the Board of Regents by ensuring that graduates from Georgia's historically black colleges and universities have a formal pathway to board membership. The bill represents a step towards more inclusive governance in the state's higher education system by recognizing the important role of HBCUs and providing explicit opportunities for their alumni to serve in leadership positions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Floyd Griffin (D)*,
Carolyn Hugley (D)*,
Mack Jackson (D)*,
Regina Lewis-Ward (D)*,
L.C. Myles (D)*,
Al Williams (D)*,
Last Action
House Higher Education (13:00:00 3/26/2025 606 CLOB) (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69719 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230849 |
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