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GA SB295
GA SB295State Board of Education; local school systems to maintain and publish a registry of all contracts worth more than $10,000.00; require
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 8 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to State Board of Education under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require local school systems to maintain and publish a registry of all contracts worth more than $10,000.00 involving the use of any state funds; to provide for such information to be included on the contract registry; to require local boards of education to adopt policies; to provide for enforcement; to prohibit waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires local school systems in Georgia to create and maintain a comprehensive, publicly accessible online contract registry for any contracts exceeding $10,000 that involve state funds. By August 1, 2026, each local school system must publish a detailed registry on their website that includes specific information about each contract, such as the contractor's name, contract dates, payment terms, total amount, funding sources, contract purpose, procurement details, and information about the individuals involved in the contract. The Department of Education will create a standardized template for these registries by January 1, 2026, ensuring consistency and transparency. The registry must be updated quarterly (at minimum) and within 60 days of contract initiation. Local boards of education must establish policies to implement these requirements by July 1, 2026, and non-compliance will be subject to enforcement under existing education code. The bill specifically prohibits any waivers to these transparency requirements, ensuring that all local school systems, including strategic waiver and charter systems, must adhere to the new contract disclosure rules.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Recommitted (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70933 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234286 |
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