A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for education, so as to prohibit the use of political litmus tests in postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems, and elementary and secondary schools; to prohibit such entities from passing certain tests or meeting certain qualifications as a condition of admission into, or promotion within, any public educational institution of the state, as teacher, employee, or student; to provide for penalties; to provide for such tests and conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sen. Ben Watson
Sponsored bills
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary W. Black on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Sheila M. McNeill on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General John F. King upon the occasion of his military retirement; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Brunswick-Golden Isles Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize the State Board of Education to establish a program to assist public schools, local school systems, and students in home study programs use interactive online learning modules for instruction of students in grades six through 12 in United States history based on content standards approved by the State Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION encouraging any organization that administers or conducts high-risk athletic activities for children 14 and under on property owned, leased, managed, or maintained by the state of Georgia to make accessible to athletic directors and coaches a training program covering important safety information for prevention and treatment of injuries to our young athletes; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 21, 2023, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for an exception to the definition of firearm in relation to possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes and Brady Law regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.