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GA SB253
GA SB253State Board of Education; establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; provide
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
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 State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for grant funds for eligible public schools to develop and implement school robotics programs and to support students from such schools participating in interscholastic robotics competitions; to provide for applications and selection to participate in the pilot program; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for waivers and variances of state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures if necessary; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year pilot robotics program for Georgia public high schools, designed to provide funding and support for school robotics initiatives. The State Board of Education will select up to ten eligible schools from the lowest-performing 25% of schools statewide, with a goal of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and improving students' skills. To participate, schools must submit an application by November 1, 2025, detailing their plans for personnel, equipment, facilities, and student involvement, along with a resolution from their local board of education. The program will provide up to $2 million in grants annually for three years (starting in the 2026-2027 school year), with selected schools focusing on developing robotics programs and supporting students' participation in interscholastic robotics competitions. The Department of Education will monitor the program and provide annual assessments to the State Board of Education, with the ultimate aim of potentially implementing a state-wide robotics program. The pilot program is set to automatically expire on July 1, 2029, and the State Board of Education has been granted authority to waive certain regulations to facilitate the program's implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Education And Youth Committee (15:00:00 3/27/2025 450 CAP) (on 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70784 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233826 |
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