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GA SB426

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marty Harbin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • High school students in grades 9-12 must achieve a minimum score of 70% on the United States Citizenship Civics Test to receive a diploma, effective July 1, 2027

  • Individuals seeking a state-approved high school equivalency (HSE/GED) diploma must also pass the same civics test with a 70% minimum score

  • Students and individuals may take the citizenship test as many times as necessary to achieve the passing score

  • Local boards of education and HSE programs must establish certification processes to verify students have met the testing requirement

  • The citizenship test referenced is the official U.S. Citizenship Civics Test produced by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Legislative Description

Education; high school students seeking a high school diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test; require

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth1/28/2026

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