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HB542 • 2025

Protecting All Learners Act; enact

Protecting All Learners Act; enact

Children Education Parental Rights
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Sponsor
Berry, Bryce
Last action
2025-02-24
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill has passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no effective date is listed in the provided metadata.

Protecting All Learners Act

This bill requires private schools participating in Georgia's promise scholarship accounts program to follow federal disability laws and carry out students' special education plans.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires participating private schools to comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act.
  • Requires participating private schools to comply with Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
  • Mandates that participating schools implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who have them.
  • Mandates that participating schools carry out Section 504 plans for eligible students.
  • Sets rules requiring parents to provide complete copies of these plans to the participating schools.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Private schools that participate in Georgia's promise scholarship accounts program.
  • Students with disabilities attending those private schools using scholarship funds.
  • Parents or guardians of students receiving special education services under IDEA or Section 504.

Terms To Know

Promise Scholarship Accounts
A state program that provides funding for eligible students to attend private schools instead of public schools.
IDEA Act
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees special education services and rights for children with disabilities.
Section 504 Plan
A written plan under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that outlines accommodations to help students with disabilities access their education.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify a date when this law will officially take effect.
  • The summary does not list specific penalties for schools or parents who fail to follow these new rules.
  • It is unclear from the provided text how existing students currently in private schools will transition under these requirements.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-24 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Protecting All Learners Act; enact