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SB 487

Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee; within the Office of Student Achievement; establish

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Anavitarte and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia SB 487 creates an advisory committee to establish data governance standards for education workforce information across state agencies and schools.

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Bill Summary · SB 487

Legislative bill overview

SB 487 establishes an Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee within Georgia's Office of Student Achievement. The committee would be tasked with developing policies and standards for collecting, managing, and sharing workforce data related to education professionals in the state. The bill creates a framework for how education workforce information is governed and used across state agencies and educational institutions.

Why is this important

Education workforce data directly impacts teacher recruitment, retention, compensation, and professional development decisions. Coordinated data governance can help the state identify workforce gaps (such as shortages in STEM or special education), track teacher pipeline outcomes, and inform education policy. However, the committee's structure and authority will determine whether it provides meaningful insights or becomes another advisory body with limited influence.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and surveillance concerns – Comprehensive workforce data collection and sharing raises questions about how teacher information is protected, who accesses it, and whether educators have adequate notice and consent
  • Committee composition and authority – The bill's specifics on committee membership, voting power, and actual implementation authority are unclear; advisory committees often lack enforcement mechanisms
  • Scope creep and standardization burden – Requiring schools and universities to conform to new data standards may impose compliance costs and administrative burden on already-stretched education budgets

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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