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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Education, so as to require the Georgia Department of Education to complete a study within 90 days of any action by any branch of the federal government that results in certain reductions of the scope, workforce, or budget of the United States Department of Education to determine the impact on public schools in this state; to provide for reporting; to authorize the department to contract with a nonpartisan independent entity to conduct such study; to provide definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Education Impact Transparency Act, requires the Georgia Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study within 90 days of any federal government action that reduces the United States Department of Education's scope, workforce, or budget by more than 20 percent. The study must evaluate the potential impacts on local education agencies, public primary and secondary schools, and students, examining areas such as funding, staffing, resources, school operations, academic performance, and program access. The department is authorized to contract with a nonpartisan independent entity specializing in education policy and finance to conduct the study. Upon completion, the department must prepare a report detailing the study's findings, which must be distributed to local education agencies and published on the department's website in a clear, accessible format for public review. The bill defines key terms like "local education agency" and ensures that if such a federal action occurs before the bill's effective date, the study must still be completed within 90 days of that date.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bryce Berry (D)*,
Tangie Herring (D)*,
Karlton Howard (D)*,
Mekyah McQueen (D)*,
Sam Park (D)*,
David Sampson (D)*,
Last Action
House First Readers (on 04/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72053 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238996 |
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