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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Phil Olaleye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Leesa Hagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper