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GA HB1363

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Silcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in all Georgia public schools and postsecondary institutions receiving federal or state financial assistance, covering both educational programs and employment practices

  • Requires the Georgia Department of Education to designate a state-wide K-12 Title VI Coordinator by September 29, 2026 to monitor discrimination complaints, investigate violations, and refer unresolved cases to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and Department of Justice

  • Mandates the Board of Regents (University System of Georgia) and State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish discrimination complaint policies and procedures by December 31, 2026

  • Authorizes withholding of state funding from noncompliant schools and institutions, with public schools given 30 days to correct violations after receiving written notice of noncompliance

  • Requires annual reporting to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and relevant committee chairs detailing complaint numbers, investigations, and enforcement actions taken

Legislative Description

Education; authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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