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SB479 • 2025

Compulsory Attendance; adopt a policy that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence for attending or participating in a civic or political event; require the local governing body

Compulsory Attendance; adopt a policy that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence for attending or participating in a civic or political event; require the local governing body

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Sponsor
Kemp, RaShaun
Last action
2026-02-10
Official status
Senate Read and Referred
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-10 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read and Referred

Official Summary Text

Compulsory Attendance; adopt a policy that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence for attending or participating in a civic or political event; require the local governing body