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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the use of local school system facilities by certain youth groups; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia education law to require local school systems that receive state funding to allow access to their facilities for certain youth groups defined as "patriotic societies" - specifically those listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, such as the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and their affiliated Georgia groups and councils. The purpose is to encourage civic education by facilitating student participation in patriotic society activities. If a local school system denies a patriotic society access to its facilities, the school principal must provide a written explanation for the denial. This legislation aims to ensure that these youth organizations have reasonable opportunities to use school facilities for their programs, promoting engagement and educational opportunities for students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Johnny Chastain (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Chris Erwin (R)*,
Stan Gunter (R)*,
Rick Jasperse (R)*,
Brad Thomas (R)*,
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69714 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233790 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230832 |
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