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HB1424 • 2025

Sumter County; board of education; revise compensation

Sumter County; board of education; revise compensation

Education
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cheokas, Mike
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the bill amends a law regarding both the board and superintendent but explicitly states the purpose is only to revise 'the compensation of such board.' It is unclear from this summary alone if the superintendent's pay rules are changed or just referenced in the amended act.

Sumter County School Board Pay Changes

This law changes the pay rules for members of the Sumter County board of education and takes effect on June 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises the compensation paid to the Sumter County board of education.
  • Amends a previous state law from February 26, 2014, regarding this school district.
  • Provides for related matters connected to these pay changes.
  • Sets an effective date of June 1, 2026, for the new rules.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the Sumter County board of education

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not state the specific dollar amounts for the new compensation.
  • The bill summary mentions 'related matters' but does not list what those details are.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Sumter County; board of education; revise compensation