Peach Tree Times

On March 6, 2025, Senator Kenya Wicks successfully passed Senate Bill 236, also known as the "Quality Basic Education Act," on the Senate floor. This legislation enables active-duty military parents with relocation orders to enroll their children in schools within their future school district before establishing physical residency.

"I am pleased my first bill was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support," said Sen. Wicks. She emphasized her personal connection to the issue as a military parent who has experienced the challenges faced by families during relocations. "As a military parent whose family served on multiple bases, I understand the burden parents, military children and schools face when families move. Waiting for school calendars, military orders and official residency documentation to align can lead to late enrollment and students unnecessarily falling behind. SB 236 will tackle this issue, ease burdens for service families and allow students to start at their new schools when the timing works best for the family and student."

Senate Bill 236 modifies the existing "Quality Basic Education Act" by ensuring that children of active-duty service members transferring to Georgia can enroll in school without waiting for lease agreements or proof of residency in a specific attendance zone.

More information about this legislation is available upon request.

Senator Kenya Wicks represents Georgia's 34th Senate District, covering parts of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She can be contacted via email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov. For media inquiries, contact SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.