HB 307: Quality Basic Education Act; students significantly at risk of not achieving grade level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia; include provisions

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 28, 2025Effective Date
2. April 28, 2025Act 13
3. April 28, 2025House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 9, 2025House Sent to Governor
5. March 31, 2025House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. March 27, 2025Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. March 27, 2025Senate Third Read
8. March 25, 2025Senate Read Second Time
9. March 21, 2025Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. March 3, 2025Senate Read and Referred
11. February 28, 2025House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
12. February 28, 2025House Third Readers

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