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GA SB601

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Halpern

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes residency requirements for three Atlanta Board of Education positions: executive assistant to the board, chief financial officer, and internal auditor

  • Changes appointment and removal authority for the executive assistant and internal auditor from board-only to superintendent with board advice and consent

  • Requires the superintendent and board to jointly develop performance goals for the executive assistant and internal auditor, with the board having significant input on annual evaluations

  • Maintains board's direct access to the executive assistant, internal auditor, and all audit information

  • Chief financial officer must have at least 10 years' progressive experience in fiscal operations or public finances, though this requirement may be waived by three-fourths board vote

Legislative Description

Atlanta Board of Education; residency limitations on qualifications for employment of the executive assistant to the board, chief financial officer, and internal auditor; remove

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/9/2026
State and Local Governmental Operations2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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