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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 20-2-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty-free lunch period and planning period required, exemption for extenuating circumstances, and funding, so as to provide that said Code section shall not be subject to waiver; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Georgia law to ensure that teachers are guaranteed a duty-free lunch period and a planning period, meaning they cannot be required to perform other duties during these times. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that this requirement cannot be waived by various types of school systems, including strategic waivers school systems, charter systems, charter schools, and completion special schools, which are all different models of public education in Georgia that may have some flexibility in their operations. The bill also specifies that these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to all school years starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72974 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241876 |
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