HB1284Introduced in the House
Education; awarding of high school diplomas to high school students who are at the end of life; provide
Introduced by Deborah Silcox, District 53
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for the awarding of high school diplomas to high school students who are at the end of life; to provide for waivers; to provide for posthumous awarding of such diplomas; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2026-07-01
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passage: Senate Vote #854 · March 27, 2026
48
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
54 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | Yes |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Absent |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | Yes |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Yes |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | Yes |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Yes |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | Yes |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Yes |
| Sam Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
House Hopper
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
House Third Readers
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Tabled
Senate Taken from Table
Senate Third Read
Senate Passed/Adopted
House Sent to Governor
House Date Signed by Governor
Act 397
Effective Date 2026-07-01
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