Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
SB 369: "Charter Schools Act of 1998"; completion charter schools; provide
Shawn Still
SB 369 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to provide for completion charter schools; to provide for rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; to provide for the conversion of existing charter schools to completion charter schools; to provide for measurable objective performance standards; to provide for separate principles and standards for completion charter schools; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
02
Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Potential for improved educational throughput
- Administrative clarity for specialized school models
- Optimized allocation of educational resources
Risks
- Institutional conversion costs
- Administrative overhead for schools
- Transition period operational risks
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Expanded access for at-risk youth
- Specialized pathways for school completion
- Increased educational alternatives for non-traditional students
Risks
- Potential for academic tracking of struggling students
- Risk of creating lower-tier educational expectations
- Limited evidence on student outcomes for new model
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
65%
Benefits
- Establishment of objective performance standards
- Formalized rules for charter school oversight
- Legislative definition of completion schools
Risks
- Reliance on future administrative rulemaking
- Complexity in standardizing conversion procedures
- Potential reduction in local board oversight power
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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