Georgia - Session 1033
Title: Education; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructional materials and content relative to elementary and secondary education, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider the total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices; to provide for reports; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-03 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-03 | Latest Action | House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1114 | Quality Basic Education Act; allow for students in ninth and tenth grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement | passed_upper |
| HB 1116 | Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026; enact | passed_upper |
| HB 1300 | Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Act; raise maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary for savings trust accounts | in_committee |
| HB 1396 | State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) | passed_upper |
| HB 1564 | Lee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | passed_upper |
| HB 1565 | Lee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | passed_upper |
| HB 1566 | Ware County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | passed_upper |
| HB 1582 | Fayette County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | passed_upper |