Georgia HB1220: Education; student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; revise provisions

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to revise provisions for student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; to provide for military students and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, or other designated disabilities; to provide for such designation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to revise provisions for student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; to provide for military students and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, or other designated disabilities; to provide for such designation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2A-1, relating to definitions, as follows: "(1) 'Eligible student' means a student who is a Georgia resident who, immediately prior to receiving a scholarship or tuition grant under Code Section 20-2A-2 and enrolling in a qualified school or program, was enrolled in and attended for at least six weeks a Georgia secondary or primary public school or who is eligible to enroll in a qualified first grade, kindergarten program, or pre-kindergarten program; provided, however, that, if a H. B. 1220 LC 49 2606 student is deemed an eligible student pursuant to this paragraph, he or she shall continue to qualify as such …

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Sponsors

• Shawn Still (R, 48) · primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, 147) · primary sponsor
• Chuck Efstration (R, 104)
• Scott Hilton (R, 48)
• Jan Jones (R, 47)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, 105)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Senate Tabled
2. March 23, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
3. March 20, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported
4. March 6, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
5. March 4, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
6. March 4, 2026: House Third Readers
7. February 20, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
8. February 9, 2026: House Second Readers
9. February 6, 2026: House First Readers
10. February 5, 2026: House Hopper

Votes

• House Vote #616 (March 4, 2026): 106 yea, 63 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1220?

HB1220 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Education; student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; revise provisions.

What does HB1220 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to revise provisions for student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; to provide for military students and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, or other designated disabilities; to provide for such designation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1220?

Passed one chamber as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Senate Tabled (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1220?

Shawn Still (R, 48), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1220?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72910