GeorgiaEqualization Grants, Annual Calculations, and Allocation; the definition of the term "qualified local school system" by reducing the minimum required millage rate; revise
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, so as to revise the definition of the term "qualified local school system" by reducing the minimum required millage rate or effective millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills; to provide for a 25 percent reduction of equalization grant awards for local school systems whose millage rate or effective millage rate does not meet the minimum requirement; to require annual reporting by the Department of Education; to repeal a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 14Act 280Major
- May 14Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 7Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 28House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #336 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 28House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 18House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Feb 19House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 18House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 13Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #51 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 13Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 11Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 10Senate RecommittedMinor
- Feb 6Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 5Senate Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Jan 29Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Jan 28Senate HopperIntroduced