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GA HB546
Quality Basic Education Act; require local school systems to offer certain exams to home study students
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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 Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that local school systems offer certain exams to home study students; to provide for notice requirements; to prohibit additional fees or requirements; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's education law to require local school systems to provide certain standardized tests to home study students in grades 6-12. Specifically, if a school system offers tests like the PSAT, SAT, PreACT, ACT, ASVAB, or Advanced Placement exams to enrolled students, they must also make these tests available to home study students who would be zoned for that school system based on their residence. The school must offer these tests under the same rules and procedures as for enrolled students, and cannot charge home study students additional fees or impose extra requirements beyond those already established for home study programs. Schools must also publicly post on their websites the dates, registration deadlines, and procedures for these tests, explicitly stating that home study students are eligible to participate. This bill aims to ensure equal access to standardized testing opportunities for home-schooled students, removing potential barriers to their academic assessment and college preparation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Charlice Byrd (R)*,
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Emory Dunahoo (R)*,
Matthew Gambill (R)*,
Noelle Kahaian (R)*,
Mitchell Scoggins (R)*,
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/70583 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233200 |
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