Governor signs off on literacy push, ban on cell phones in Georgia high schools

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 794

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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A major initiative to boost childhood literacy and a ban on cell phones in high school classrooms were among a suite of new Georgia education bills signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Brian Kemp.

“Here in the No. 1 state for business and opportunity, our classrooms must be safe learning environments that serve as launching pads for success in the workforce,” said Kemp, who is serving his final year in office.

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