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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 20-2-310 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student directory information, registering to vote and with selective service, and pledge of allegiance, so as to establish the Jimmy Carter Award for Civic Engagement; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's education code to establish the Jimmy Carter Award for Civic Engagement, a new recognition program designed to encourage voter registration among high school students. Under the new provisions, public schools can earn gold or silver level awards based on the percentage of eligible students registered to vote - gold level requires 100% registration, while silver level requires 85% registration. The bill maintains existing requirements that schools provide opportunities for students to register to vote during April each year and inform students about their voting rights and Selective Service registration obligations. The Department of Education will be responsible for developing specific policies and procedures to implement and recognize schools that meet the award criteria. By creating this award, the bill aims to promote civic participation and engagement among young people by incentivizing schools to support voter registration efforts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bryce Berry (D)*,
Saira Draper (D)*,
Spencer Frye (D)*,
Carolyn Hugley (D)*,
Tanya Miller (D)*,
Samuel Park (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70581 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233192 |
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