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GA SB179
GA SB179Education; the academic and disciplinary records of each transferring student shall be provided within five days; require
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
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 that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to increase the allowable charge per student per semester for each Georgia Virtual School course from $250.00 to $350.00; to require local school systems to allow the representatives of certain organizations to speak with students during school hours; to require certain organizations to provide notice; to require local school superintendents to provide approval of certain activities by certain organizations during school hours; to require local school superintendents to provide written explanation for denial of certain activities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a definition; to include certain online schools in the definition of "private school"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting with the 2031-2032 school year, all high school students must complete a computer science course or a career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE) course that incorporates computer science as a graduation requirement, with options to substitute these for credits in math, science, CTAE, modern language, fine arts, or electives, ensuring that no more than one math and one science credit can be substituted this way. Additionally, the bill increases the allowable charge per student per semester for Georgia Virtual School courses from $250 to $350, and requires local school systems to permit representatives from designated patriotic societies, such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, to speak with students during school hours to promote good citizenship, civic education, and patriotism, with specific notice and approval procedures for these visits. Finally, the bill clarifies that nonpublic institutions solely providing virtual instruction will be considered private schools, regardless of the length of their instructional day.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Bethany Ballard (R),
Last Action
Senate Sent to Governor (on 04/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70372 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/247229 |
| Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 62 0050 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245554 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238672 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235430 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0243 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235346 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234805 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232539 |
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