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GA HB908
GA HB908Education; prohibit a public school, private school, or home school program from requiring a child who has completed all requirements for a high school diploma to take or attend classes for any additional course
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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 Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance in elementary and secondary education, so as to prohibit a public school, private school, or home school program from requiring a child who has successfully completed all requirements for a high school diploma to take or attend classes for any additional course; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's education code to clarify mandatory school attendance requirements, specifically focusing on students who have completed all high school diploma requirements. Under the proposed legislation, students who have successfully fulfilled their high school diploma requirements would no longer be required to attend additional classes or courses, even if they are in their final semester. The bill maintains the existing rule that children must attend school between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays, but adds an important exception for students who have already met all diploma requirements. This means that once a student has completed the minimum coursework necessary for graduation, they cannot be compelled to take or attend any extra classes, potentially giving students more flexibility in their final semester of high school. The legislation aims to prevent schools from mandating unnecessary coursework for students who have already academically qualified for their diploma.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
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/71991 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238788 |
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