Student literacy overhaul poised for Georgia governor’s signature after compromise

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 747

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Young Georgia students could soon get a hand hitting the books after the Legislature sent a literacy overhaul to the governor’s desk Tuesday.

Both chambers unanimously passed a compromise version of House Bill 1193, which would place a specialized educator called a literacy coach in every school that teaches kindergarten to third grade.

The bill was the top priority of House Speaker Jon Burns as a reaction to Georgia’s low third grade reading …

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