Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
HB 1302: Education and Workforce Strategy Act; enact
Matthew Gambill
HB 1302 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the reconstitution of the Office of Student Achievement as the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy; to provide for a combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan and Perkins State Plan; to provide for registered apprenticeship programs; to designate the Technical College System of Georgia as the state apprenticeship agency for the State of Georgia and provide for related authority and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Streamlines workforce development planning
- Promotes registered apprenticeship adoption
- Aligns education programs with labor demand
Risks
- Administrative costs of agency reconstitution
- Potential disruption during transition
- New compliance requirements for apprenticeships
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Stronger link between schooling and careers
- Expanded apprenticeship access for students
- Integrated state workforce/education goals
Risks
- Risk to existing student achievement support
- Potential shift away from academic metrics
- Administrative disruption affecting services
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Consolidation of agency functions
- Unified reporting for WIOA and Perkins
- Clear designation of apprenticeship authority
Risks
- Centralization of state education authority
- Potential transparency gaps during merger
- Loss of distinct agency oversight focus
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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