ATLANTA (March 21, 2025) — This week, President Donald J. Trump finalized plans to dismantle the United States Department of Education through an executive order. Sen. Bo Hatchett (R–Cornelia) has sponsored legislation to help Georgia navigate this transition.
Senate Bill 154, which passed the Senate earlier this month, and the House this week, removes references to the U.S. Department of Education from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA).
“Many professions in Georgia have statutory education and training requirements regulated by the U.S. Department of Education,” said Sen. Hatchett. “Without updating state law, the department’s dissolution could jeopardize the accreditation of licensed professionals. SB 154 ensures these professionals can continue their work without disruption, safeguarding Georgia’s skilled workforce. With my legislation, Georgia is on track to adapt to these changes in workforce education successfully.”
The House Substitute to SB 154 is now headed back to the Senate for final consideration.
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Sen. Bo Hatchett serves as a Governor’s Administration Floor Leader. He represents the 50th Senate District, which includes Banks, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens and Towns counties, as well as portions of Hall, Jackson and White counties. He can be reached by phone at (404) 651-7745 or by email at Bo.Hatchett@senate.ga.gov.
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