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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the repeal of Article 2 of Chapter 2B, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; to provide for the holding of an advisory referendum election to determine whether the qualified electors of the State of Georgia desire the repeal of the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; to provide for legislative control and review with respect to providing for the appropriation and use of state funds for education to be used for qualified education expenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," a program that, during the 2025-2026 school year, provided up to $6,500.00 in state funds to students for qualified education expenses, such as private school tuition. Before this repeal takes effect, an advisory referendum election will be held in November 2026, allowing Georgia's voters to decide if they want the Act repealed. The bill also clarifies that the General Assembly retains control over future appropriations and the use of state funds for education, including for qualified education expenses, and that the subject matter may be subject to further legislative review. The repeal of the Act itself is set to become effective on June 30, 2027, and will apply to school years beginning with the 2027-2028 school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bryce Berry (D)*,
Viola Davis (D)*,
Spencer Frye (D)*,
Floyd Griffin (D)*,
Carolyn Hugley (D)*,
Tanya Miller (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72368 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240202 |
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