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GA HB918
GA HB918Quality Basic Education Act; permit private school students, home study students, and nonresident public school students to enroll as part-time students in any public school in this state
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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 Part 13 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of schools and systems under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to permit private school students, home study students, and nonresident public school students to enroll as part-time students in any public school in this state, subject only to enrolling school capacity and academic and grade level prerequisites; to provide for schools enrolling such students to receive state funds; to prohibit tuition; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act to allow home study students, private school students, and nonresident public school students to enroll part-time in any public school in the state, subject only to the school's enrollment capacity and academic prerequisites. The bill defines key terms such as "part-time student" (attending less than full-time), "home study student" (meeting specific state education requirements), and "private school student". Under the new provision, local school systems will receive state funding for these part-time students based on the segment of the day they attend, calculated according to existing state funding guidelines. Importantly, local school boards cannot charge tuition to these part-time students and must develop policies to implement the new enrollment options. The legislation aims to provide students with more flexible educational opportunities by allowing them to access courses and academic programs at public schools outside their resident or current school, potentially expanding educational choices for students who might be seeking specific courses or programs not available in their primary school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72021 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238932 |
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