"Quality Basic Education Act"; the date by which a child must attain a certain age to be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten or first grade; revise

Summary

SB 589 amends Georgia’s enrollment rules so children who turn four or five by September 1 can be placed in a voluntary pre‑kindergarten program at a parent’s request, and parents of children who would start first grade may instead enroll them in kindergarten. It also creates the “You Are Not Alone Awareness Act,” requiring student ID cards for grades 6‑12 issued after July 1 2026 to display the 9‑8‑8 crisis‑line message. The changes take effect for the 2026‑27 school year.

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