Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB487

Introduced

2/10/26

Refer

2/11/26

Report Pass

2/18/26

Caption

Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee; within the Office of Student Achievement; establish

Impact

The implementation of SB487 is expected to enhance the efficiency of data management regarding the education workforce in Georgia. The establishment of an advisory committee comprising various educational stakeholders, including representatives from different education departments and institutions, aims to facilitate collaboration and address issues surrounding data integrity. If enacted, the bill would streamline processes by reducing redundant data requests from school districts and unify data sources, thus enabling better-informed policies concerning educators in Georgia.

Summary

SB487 aims to establish the Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee within the Office of Student Achievement in Georgia. This committee is tasked with advising and assisting in matters related to the collection, analysis, and use of education workforce data, specifically focusing on areas such as educator recruitment and retention. By formalizing the data governance structure, the bill seeks to create a systematic approach to handle educational data that can potentially improve decision-making for resource allocation in education.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment around SB487 appears to be positive, with a prevailing belief that the establishment of the advisory committee will lead to improved data utilization and ultimately benefit the education sector. Although no major opposition was noted in the discussions, stakeholders expressed concerns about the lasting implications of data governance practices on educator performance evaluations and teaching efficacy. Supporters emphasize that having a formalized structure will help in systematically addressing the challenges faced in the field of education.

Contention

Notably, there are points of contention around the repeal of certain provisions concerning reporting the effects of nationally certified teachers on student performance. Critics worry that removing these requirements could diminish accountability in teacher performance standards while proponents argue that the new data governance structure will adequately address these aspects. The bill also includes an automatic repeal clause set for July 1, 2036, which raises questions about the long-term commitments to data governance within Georgia’s educational framework.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA S1999

Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.

GA HB1396

Commission on Blueprint Fiscal Sustainability and Student Achievement - Establishment

GA SF1354

School Health Advisory Committee establishment

GA SF2322

Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council establishment

GA SB805

Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of regional school district health coverage advisory committees.

GA SF3420

Office of Inspector General establishment provision, advisory committee establishment provision, transferring certain duties, and appropriation

GA SF3159

Student Basic Needs Advisory Council establishment

GA HB1901

Providing for the Office of Health Equity; establishing the Health Equity Advisory Committee; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

GA HB653

Establishing a pilot program within the department of education to implement alternatives to restraint and seclusion of students.

GA SB24

Establishing the Office of New Americans and providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Americans and providing for its powers, duties and membership.

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HI HCR179

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HI HR169

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