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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | GA | HB 127 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives in Georgia's Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 21) |
| March 31, 2025 | GA | HB 268 | Amends and Improves School Safety and Threat Management Responses | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 9) |
| March 6, 2025 | GA | SB 17 | Requires Panic Buttons in Every Public and Private School | Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0) |
| March 6, 2025 | GA | SB 179 | Requires Academic and Disciplinary Records for Each Transferring Student be Given to the New School | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 1) |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | GA | SB 123 | Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/02 | HB 127 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives in Georgia's Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 21) |
| 3/31 | HB 268 | Amends and Improves School Safety and Threat Management Responses | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 9) |
| 3/06 | SB 17 | Requires Panic Buttons in Every Public and Private School | Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0) |
| 3/06 | SB 179 | Requires Academic and Disciplinary Records for Each Transferring Student be Given to the New School | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 1) |
| 2/26 | SB 123 | Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0) |