Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 123
Compulsory Attendance; provisions of the state's compulsory school attendance laws; update and revise
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John F. Kennedy
- Billy Hickman (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Steve Gooch (Republican)
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- Brandon Beach
- John Albers (Republican)
- Brian Strickland (Republican)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
- Shawn Still (Republican)
- Chuck Payne (Republican)
- Chuck Hufstetler (Republican)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Greg Dolezal (Republican)
- Lee Anderson (Republican)
- Matt Brass (Republican)
- Mike Hodges (Republican)
- Ben Watson (Republican)
- Bill Cowsert (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to update and revise provisions of the state's compulsory school attendance laws; to provide that no student shall be expelled by a public school due solely to absenteeism;to provide for reporting requirements; to amend Code Section 20-4-141 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment of pilot program, awarding of high school diploma to successful participants, skills and knowledge, eligibility for participation, and regulation, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 House | House Vote #305 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 26, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #96 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - Apr 28, 2025 · Senate
Act 16 - Apr 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 25, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 25, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 21, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 28, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
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