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HB 979·GA·house

State government; procedures for retrocession of jurisdiction in certain circumstances; provide

Passed Both ChambersFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Josh Bonner
Latest Action

House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended

Mar 27, 2026

Summary

The bill lets students whose parents or guardians are on active duty and have transfer orders enroll in the public school of the attendance zone they plan to live in, even if they haven’t yet secured housing. Enrollment is provisional for 90 days, after which proof of residency or good‑faith effort is required, and high‑school juniors and seniors may stay at their current school until graduation.

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