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HB 1193

Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026; enact

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Burns and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1193 mandates evidence-based early literacy instruction and assessments in Georgia K-3 classrooms to improve foundational reading proficiency.

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Bill Summary · HB 1193

Legislative bill overview

HB 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, establishes new requirements and standards for early literacy instruction in Georgia's K-3 grades. The bill focuses on implementing evidence-based reading interventions and assessments to improve foundational reading skills during critical early learning years. It has advanced through the House and is currently in Senate review.

Why is this important

Early literacy proficiency is strongly correlated with long-term academic success and graduation rates. Georgia, like many states, has seen gaps in reading competency at elementary levels, making foundational reading instruction a policy priority. This legislation directly addresses how schools teach reading in the formative K-3 period when literacy foundations are established.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Funding requirements for new literacy programs, teacher training, and assessment systems may strain local school budgets
  • Instructional mandates: Prescriptive literacy methods may limit local district flexibility in choosing approaches best suited to their communities
  • Assessment burden: Additional testing and screening requirements could increase administrative workload and classroom time spent on assessments rather than instruction

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

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