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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Titles 20, 34, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the reconstitution of the Office of Student Achievement as the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy; to provide for responsibilities of the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy and the director of said office; to change the name of the High Demand Apprenticeship Program to the Top State for Talent Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Program; to repeal provisions for the Alliance of Education Agency Heads; to repeal a sunset date relative to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrollment students; to provide for a combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan and Perkins State Plan; to provide for registered apprenticeship programs; to designate the Technical College System of Georgia as the state apprenticeship agency for the State of Georgia and provide for related authority and responsibilities; to revise various reporting requirements; to revise various certification requirements; to revise various requirements for rules and regulations; to establish and provide for the Education Data Governance Board; to remove references to the Office of Workforce Development; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. LC 49 2730-ECS/AP
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Education and Workforce Strategy Act," enacts significant changes to Georgia's education and workforce development landscape by reconstituting the Office of Student Achievement into the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, which will now be responsible for coordinating state agencies in education, student achievement, talent development, and workforce preparedness. It also renames the High Demand Apprenticeship Program to the Top State for Talent Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Program, designates the Technical College System of Georgia as the state apprenticeship agency, and requires a combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan and Perkins State Plan to align workforce training programs with labor market needs. The bill establishes an Education Data Governance Board to coordinate state-wide education data, streamlines reporting requirements, and removes provisions for the Alliance of Education Agency Heads. Additionally, it removes a sunset date for HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrollment students and makes conforming changes throughout the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Matt Dubnik (R)*,
Chris Erwin (R)*,
Matthew Gambill (R)*,
Scott Hilton (R)*,
Devan Seabaugh (R)*,
Will Wade (R)*,
Matt Brass (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/73189 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246485 |
| Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0312 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246392 |
| Sen Floor Amend 1A | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246395 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245001 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244455 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242572 |
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