Bill > HB1123

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.