Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB 48 — Quality Basic Education Act; Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program; establish

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program to provide for funding and wraparound services for eligible students; to provide for the definition of "international student"; to establish a program weight and teacher-student ratio for the RISE program in the QBE funding formula; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (244)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 48 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program to provide for funding and wraparound services for eligible students; to provide for the definition of "international student"; to establish a program weight and teacher-student ratio for the RISE program in the QBE funding formula; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 48?
HB 48 is sponsored by Kim Schofield (Democrat), Sandra Scott (Democrat), and Viola Davis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 48?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 48?
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