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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
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
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, 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 on the same terms as other students. A "qualifying school" is defined as a public school with students in kindergarten, primary, or upper elementary grades, and that also participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program. The "Quality Basic Education Act" is a state law that outlines educational standards and programs. The bill also allows for limited waivers of this requirement, not exceeding one school year at a time, if a qualifying school can demonstrate extenuating circumstances to the Department of Early Care and Learning.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Bethany Ballard (R)*,
Sharon Cooper (R)*,
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Chris Erwin (R)*,
Scott Hilton (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R),
Last Action
House Sent to Governor (on 04/06/2026)
Official Document
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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/20252026/246701 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241095 |
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