Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 972: Education; 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

Introduced Last action January 16, 2026: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 972 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; 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. Primary sponsor: Bryce Berry (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (Democratic), Carmen Rice (Republican), Tangie Herring (Democratic), Leesa Hagan (Republican), Rick Townsend (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bryce Berry (Democratic); Phil Olaleye (Democratic); Carmen Rice (Republican); Tangie Herring (Democratic); and 2 more.