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GA SB589

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Brass

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Children who turn four or five years old by September 1 become eligible for enrollment in Georgia's voluntary Pre-K Program at the request of their parent or guardian

  • Enrollment is limited to one year per child; no student may participate in the Pre-K program for more than one year

  • Four-year-olds and five-year-olds must be treated equally when selecting students for available Pre-K seats

  • Effective July 1, 2026, applying to the 2026-2027 school year and beyond

Legislative Description

"Quality Basic Education Act"; the date by which a child must attain a certain age to be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten or first grade; revise

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/9/2026
Education and Youth2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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