Floor Leader Matthew Gambill’s Legislation Making Georgia the Top State for Talent Signed into Law

ATLANTA - On Monday, State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville), a Governor's Floor Leader, joined Governor Brian Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol for the signing of House Bill 192. This legislation officially designates Georgia as the Top State for Talent by codifying the Georgia MATCH Program - an initiative introduced in 2023 to streamline the college admissions process for high school seniors across the state.

"I'm proud to stand with Governor Kemp in support of House Bill 192, which takes a major step forward in preparing Georgia students for the workforce of tomorrow," said Floor Leader Gambill. "By codifying the Georgia MATCH Program and creating the Top State for Talent Act, we're not only further simplifying the college admissions process for high school seniors but also aligning education with high-demand career pathways. This legislation ensures that our students are gaining relevant skills earlier and more efficiently, while strengthening coordination across agencies focused on workforce readiness. It's about making Georgia the best place to live, work and build a future."

HB 192 creates the Top State for Talent Act, which references programs included in the High Demand Career List published by the State Workforce Development Board with respect to the State Board of Education's minimum course of study in career education for students in grades six through 12. The bill aligns all workforce-related code sections and incorporates all agencies that are performing workforce readiness. The High Demand Career List will be consulted when the Georgia Department of Education creates course work for career education. The bill also requires a report on articulation agreements to make sure students do not repeat courses for skills already mastered and completed.

For more information on HB 192, please click here.

Representative Matthew Gambill represents the citizens of District 15, which includes a portion of Bartow County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves as one of the Governor's Floor Leaders and as Vice Chairman of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Higher Education, Human Relations & Aging, Insurance and Natural Resources & Environment committees.

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