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HB1394 • 2025

Community Affairs, Department of; ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties

Community Affairs, Department of; ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties

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Sponsor
Jackson, Mack
Last action
2026-03-03
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported
Effective date
Not listed

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Treating Rosenwald Schools as Historic Properties

This bill changes Georgia law to ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties for the state's historic preservation grant program and fund.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 12-3-58 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding the Department of Community Affairs.
  • Ensures Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties under the historic preservation grant program.
  • Applies this treatment to the historic preservation grant fund.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Community Affairs
  • Rosenwald Schools seeking status for state grants

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify the exact amount of money available.
  • The bill summary mentions providing for related matters and repealing conflicting laws but does not list specific details about those changes.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-03 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported

Official Summary Text

Community Affairs, Department of; ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties