Georgia House Passes Historic Early Literacy and Education Legislation

ATLANTA- Today, the Georgia House of Representatives passed a historic package of early literacy and education bills, marking a major milestone in strengthening educational opportunities for Georgia's children, most notably House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026.

"Today, the Georgia House reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to ensuring every child in Georgia has an opportunity to learn, dream and create a better, brighter future for themselves," said House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). "These bills represent a historic step forward for strengthening early literacy and improving outcomes for Georgia's students in the classroom and beyond."

2026 House Education Priorities Receive House Passage

• HB 310 - Student Teacher Promotion Act
• HB 372 - Retired Teacher Recruitment
• HB 385 - Expands Access to HOPE
• HB 971 - Strengthens Access to College and Career Academies
• HB 1009 - Removes Cell Phones from Georgia Classrooms
• HB 1193 - Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026
• HB 1023 - Requires Public Schools to Use Weapons Detection Systems
• HB 1123 - Increases Access to After-school Care

Additional details regarding the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 and other House education priorities can be found here.

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