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GA SB578DeKalb County; board of education; the description of the education districts; change
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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the election at large of the chairperson of such board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change how the DeKalb County Board of Education is structured and elected. Currently, members are elected from specific districts. This bill would redefine these seven education districts, with six members elected from individual districts and a seventh member, the chairperson, elected by all voters in the DeKalb County School District. The bill also clarifies terms like "VTD" (Voting Tabulation District), which refers to geographical boundaries used in the 2020 U.S. Census, and specifies that named cities in district descriptions refer to their 2020 census boundaries. Importantly, current board members will continue their service until their terms expire, and the changes will only take effect if approved by voters in a referendum scheduled for November 2026, with specific provisions for the 2028 election to be effective earlier.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73616 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243972 |
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