GeorgiaQuality Basic Education Act; students significantly at risk of not achieving grade level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia; include provisions
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to include provisions for students significantly at risk of not achieving grade level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia; to revise a short title; to repeal Code Section 20-2-159.6, relating to screening for dyslexia and related disorders, training and professional development, pilot program evaluating early intervention, and data reporting; to amend Code Section 20-1-44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to duties and authority relative to the Georgia Council on Literacy, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2025
- Apr 28Effective DateLatest
- Apr 28Act 13Major
- Apr 28House Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 9House Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 31House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
- Vote recorded House Vote #357 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 27Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #302 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 27Senate Third ReadMinor
- Mar 25Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Mar 21Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Mar 3Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 28House Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #113 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 28House Third ReadersMinor
- Feb 26House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 11House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 10House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 6House HopperIntroduced