Senate passes Georgia Early Literacy Act after floor changes to emphasize coaching and classroom time

Mar 31, 2026

After extended debate and floor amendments, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 11-93, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, to expand school-based literacy coaches, require high-quality materials aligned to the science of reading, and create a state literacy director position.

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The Georgia Senate on March 31 passed House Bill 11-93, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, after adopting a committee substitute and a floor amendment that emphasizes placing literacy coaches in classrooms and trimming administrative layers.

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