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GA SB154

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bo Hatchett

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Titles 20, 35, and 43 of the Georgia Code to insert ", or its successor," after references to the U.S. Department of Education in 21 different code sections covering education, law enforcement, and professional licensing

  • Updates terminology in the tuition waiver program for foster and adopted individuals, replacing "Student Aid Report from the United States Department of Education" with "FAFSA submission summary"

  • Sections 1 and 2 (the "or its successor" amendments) have contingent effectiveness—they only take effect if Congress repeals or abolishes the U.S. Department of Education

  • Section 3 (the FAFSA terminology update) becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or the bill becoming law without approval

Legislative Description

United States Department of Education; references from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise or remove

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-14

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2025
Education and Youth2/13/2025

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