SB 523

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 5, 2026.

Education; public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; authorize.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-523
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Higher Education
Senate enacted 2026-05-05
Education
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; to require the Department of Education to establish a state-wide K-12 Title VI Coordinator; to authorize withholding of funds for noncompliance; to provide for notice and appeal procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Goodman, Russ
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-05 Status enacted
2026-05-05 Latest Action Effective Date
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