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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a course of instruction in legal literacy and life skills; to provide for the adoption of content standards for such instruction; to require that each local board of education and other public school governing body offer a course of instruction based on such content standards; to require that students complete such course of study prior to graduation; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Student Legal Literacy and Life Skills Education Act," mandates that by January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education must establish learning standards for a new course in legal literacy and life skills for students in grades nine through twelve, covering topics such as constitutional rights, individual legal responsibilities, interactions with law enforcement, employment and housing rights, and the consequences of criminal law violations. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, all local school boards and public school governing bodies will be required to ensure students complete at least a half-credit course in this subject before graduating, which can be integrated into existing coursework and count towards social studies or elective credit.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
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/73694 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244163 |
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