SB65Introduced in the Senate
Education; mandatory kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; provide
Introduced by Derek Mallow, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for mandatory kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; to lower the age of compulsory school attendance from six years old to five years old; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Recommitted
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