Georgia House passes budget with nearly $61 million for literacy coaches

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 492

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Georgia House of Representatives approved a $38.5 billion state budget for next year on Tuesday with significant spending aimed at improving childhood literacy across the state.

House Bill 974, which will fund state government beginning on July 1, passed with a 159-4 vote and now moves to the Senate.

The House’s proposed budget includes $60.8 million for literacy initiatives, which House Speaker Jon Burns says is the chamber’s “number one priority” this session. …

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