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GA HB1123Quality Basic Education Act; require certain schools that offer after-school programs to make such programs available to pre-kindergarten students
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require certain schools that offer after-school programs to make such programs available to pre-kindergarten students on the same basis as the school's other students; to provide for limited waivers of such requirement; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the "Quality Basic Education Act," mandates that public schools in Georgia that offer after-school programs and also operate a pre-kindergarten program, must make their after-school programs accessible to their pre-kindergarten students under the same conditions as other students. An "after-school program" is defined as any activity happening after regular school hours, and a "qualifying school" is a public school with kindergarten, primary, or upper elementary grades that also runs a Georgia Pre-K Program. This requirement will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year, and the Department of Early Care and Learning can grant limited, one-year waivers for this rule if a school provides a written explanation of extenuating circumstances, with new requests needed for subsequent years.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bethany Ballard (R)*,
Sharon Cooper (R)*,
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Chris Erwin (R)*,
Scott Hilton (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Last Action
House Education Subcommittee On Curriculum And Academic Achievement (14:00:00 2/17/2026 506 CLOB) (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72677 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241095 |
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