Competencies and Core Curriculum; computer science in middle school and high school; require
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SB 108 — Competencies and Core Curriculum; computer science in middle school and high school; require
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2019. Enacted.
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5 sponsors
5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require courses in computer science in middle school and high school; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a phase-in of such requirement; to provide for courses through the Georgia Virtual School; to provide for grants for professional development programs for teachers providing instruction in computer science courses and content; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Read SB 108 on the official Georgia source →Action History
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Act 135
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Senate Hopper
Sponsors
- P. K. Martin IV · Primary
- John Albers · Primary
- Butch Miller · Primary
- Jesse Stone · Primary
- Kay Kirkpatrick · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- P. K. Martin IV
- John Albers Republican
- Butch Miller
- Jesse Stone
- Kay Kirkpatrick Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (242)
242 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 242 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 51 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 2% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON | — | Yea |
| ANDERSON | — | Yea |
| BLACK | — | Yea |
| BURKE | — | Yea |
| BUTLER | — | Not Voting |
| DUGAN | — | Yea |
| HARPER | — | Yea |
| HEATH | — | Nay |
| HENSON | — | Yea |
| HILL | — | Yea |
| JACKSON | — | Yea |
| JONES | — | Yea |
| JONES | — | Yea |
| JONES II | — | Not Voting |
| JORDAN | — | Yea |
| KARINSHAK | — | Yea |
| KIRK | — | Yea |
| LIGON, JR. | — | Yea |
| MULLIS | — | Yea |
| SEAY | — | Yea |
| STONE | — | Yea |
| TATE | — | Yea |
| THOMPSON | — | Yea |
| TIPPINS | — | Yea |
| UNTERMAN | — | Yea |
| WATSON | — | Yea |
| WILKINSON | — | Yea |
| WILLIAMS | — | Yea |
| David Lucas | Democrat | Yea |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Yea |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Yea |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Yea |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Yea |
| Tanya Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Charles Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Dolezal | Republican | Yea |
| John Albers | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Kennedy | Republican | Yea |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Walker, III | Republican | Yea |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 108 do?
- A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require courses in computer science in middle school and high school; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a phase-in of such requirement; to provide for courses through the Georgia Virtual School; to provide for grants for professional development programs for teachers providing instruction in computer science courses and content; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- Who sponsors SB 108?
- SB 108 is sponsored by P. K. Martin IV, John Albers (Republican), Butch Miller, Jesse Stone, and Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 108?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 108?
- Track SB 108 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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