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GA HB912
Quality Basic Education Act; $500,000.00 in matching grants for purpose of providing home reading programs for students in kindergarten through fourth grade; provisions
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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for up to $500,000.00 in matching grants by the State Board of Education to local units of administration for the purpose of providing home reading programs for students in kindergarten through fourth grade; to authorize the State Board of Education to receive and administer federal funds for such grants; to provide for eligibility; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new program within the Quality Basic Education Act to provide up to $500,000 in matching grants to local school districts for home reading programs targeting students in kindergarten through fourth grade. The bill establishes specific requirements for eligible reading programs, which must be offered by a nonprofit organization and include features such as mailing or electronically delivering books to students' homes, engaging parents through regular communication, incorporating literacy instruction principles, and providing a data portal to track student reading progress. To qualify for the grant, the program must cost no more than $50 per student per semester, and the local school district must provide matching funds. The State Board of Education is authorized to administer these grants, including the ability to receive and manage federal funding, and is tasked with developing rules and regulations to implement the program effectively. The goal appears to be improving early literacy by providing students with individualized reading materials and increasing family engagement in children's reading development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bethany Ballard (R)*,
Doreen Carter (D)*,
Brent Cox (R)*,
Lydia Glaize (D)*,
Michael Smith (D)*,
David Wilkerson (D)*,
Last Action
House First Readers (on 04/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71999 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238818 |
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