Committee advances bill to tighten accountability for locally run virtual schools A committee advanced House Bill 1259 to restore funding and performance rules for virtual schools after audits found low academic scores and questionable fund allocation; sponsor said the bill protects school choice by ensuring funds are used for instruction.

Georgia's House Bill 1259 aims to ensure that virtual schools are held accountable for their performance, addressing concerns over low academic scores and improper fund allocation.

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Subcommittee approves bill allowing eligible public virtual students to join local extracurriculars House Bill 1218 passed the subcommittee; it extends the Dexter Moseley Act framework to qualifying full‑time public virtual schools so students can participate in extracurriculars at their resident zoned schools starting in the 2027–28 school year, with eligibility guardrails and a 30‑day notice requirement.

A groundbreaking bill aims to give students in full-time virtual public schools the same access to extracurricular activities as their peers, ensuring no one misses out on athletic opportunities!

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