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GA SB537Education; schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; prohibit
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; to make it unlawful for any individual to display or cause to be displayed a flag subject to such prohibition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits schools in Georgia that receive state funding from displaying any flag except for the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of Georgia, and makes it illegal for any individual to display such prohibited flags in these schools. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) is the compilation of Georgia's laws, and this bill proposes to add a new section to Title 20, which covers education, to enforce this restriction on all educational facilities, from elementary schools to postsecondary institutions, that receive state money.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
John Albers (R)*,
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Jason T. Dickerson (R)*,
Drew Echols (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73417 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243264 |
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