"Quality Basic Education Act,"; certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
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What changed between versions
As Passed Senate
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a 90-day provisional enrollment period for military students, requiring written verification of residency within that timeframe. If verification is not provided, students must enroll in their actual residence zone. This change adds administrative requirements and limits the duration of enrollment flexibility for military families.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by adding a time limit and verification requirement for military student enrollment, changing it from indefinite provisional enrollment to a 90-day provisional period.
REQUIREMENT
Added a 90-day provisional enrollment period for military students with a requirement for written verification of residency efforts.
TIMELINE
Changed the timeline for enrollment from indefinite to a maximum 90-day provisional period contingent on verification.
ENFORCEMENT
Added enforcement mechanism requiring students to enroll in their actual residence zone if verification is not provided within 90 days.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025
How they voted
53–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 55
Mar 6, 2025
D
Democratic22
95% Yea
R
Republican33
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 4, 2025
Committee
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
13 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Payne
RRepublican
P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
P
Doc Rhett
DDemocratic
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Ed Harbison
DDemocratic
P
Freddie Sims
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Jason Esteves
DDemocratic
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Nikki Merritt
DDemocratic
P
Russ Goodman
RRepublican
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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