StateGeorgia

SB 148: Public School Property and Facilities; outdoor learning spaces pilot program; provide

Bo HatchettIntroduced

SB 148 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 25/100

Bill summary

Official

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Encourages nature-based educational curricula
  • Promotes environmental stewardship among students

Risks

  • Infrastructure development may require site-specific land use changes

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for small-scale local project contracting

Risks

  • Requires state-level funding for pilot implementation

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Supports student physical and mental well-being
  • Diversifies traditional classroom instruction methods

Risks

  • Benefits limited to schools selected for the pilot program
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based solely on abstract; operational details unknown

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Current

Effective Date

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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