Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

HB 59 — Education; state funding for one school counselor for every 250 full-time equivalent students; provide

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    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 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to provide for state funding for one school counselor for every 250 full-time equivalent students; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (241)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 59 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to provide for state funding for one school counselor for every 250 full-time equivalent students; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 59?
HB 59 is sponsored by Karen Lupton (Democrat), Robert Dawson (Democrat), Miriam Paris (Democrat), Carl Gilliard (Democrat), Stacey Evans (Democrat), and Lydia Glaize (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 59?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 59?
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