SB171Introduced in the Senate
Quality Basic Education Act; State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; require
Introduced by Jason Anavitarte, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act,"so as to require the State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; to require the state board to adopt policies related to such advanced mathematics pathway; to authorize local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades three through five; to require local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades six through eight; to provide for reporting; to authorize local school systems to provide related supports and services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
House Second Readers
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #574 · February 24, 2026
53
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
55 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | Yes |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | Yes |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Yes |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | Yes |
| Nabilah Islam Parkes | 7 | Yes |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Yes |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | Yes |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Recommitted
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Third Read
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
House First Readers
House Second Readers
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