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GA HB972
GA HB972Education; require written notice to parents and guardians of students in grades four through eight at least twice each school year stating whether such student has attained grade level reading proficiency
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require public school governing bodies to provide written notice to parents and guardians of students in grades four through eight at least twice each school year stating whether such student has attained grade level reading proficiency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires that, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, all local school boards and other public school governing bodies in Georgia must establish a policy to inform parents or guardians in writing, at least twice per school year, whether their child in grades four through eight has achieved reading proficiency at their grade level.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bryce Berry (D)*,
Leesa Hagan (R)*,
Tangie Herring (D)*,
Phil Olaleye (D)*,
Carmen Rice (R)*,
Rick Townsend (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72230 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239854 |
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