HB 307 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Quality Basic Education Act; students significantly at risk of not achieving grade level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia; include provisions

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to include provisions for students significantly at risk of not achieving grade level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia; to revise a short title; to repeal Code Section 20-2-159.6, relating to screening for dyslexia and related disorders, training and professional development, pilot program evaluating early intervention, and data reporting; to amend Code Section 20-1-44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to duties and authority relative to the Georgia Council on Literacy, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Signed Apr 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

LC 49 2309S/RCS → HB 307/AP* · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised to reflect its final passage through both legislative chambers, updating the title from 'Rules Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed House and Senate.' The substantive content largely remains the same, with minor adjustments to the bill's purpose statement and committee references.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on dyslexia support and reading instruction standards in Georgia schools, with no substantive policy changes to eligibility, funding, or requirements.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill status from 'Rules Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed House and Senate' to indicate final legislative approval.

Updated the bill's purpose statement to reference 'Title 20' instead of 'Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20' for consistency.

Changed the committee name from 'Georgia Literacy Plan Coordinating Committee' to 'Georgia Literacy Coach Coordinating Committee' within the Office of Student Achievement.

Extended the automatic repealer date for the Georgia Council on Literacy from 2026 to 2030.

Added provisions to expand the Georgia Council on Literacy's purposes to include adult literacy outcomes and revise compensation provisions for council members.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025 · House Feb 28, 2025

How they voted

54–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 55

Mar 27, 2025

D Democratic22

21 Yea 1

95% Yea

R Republican33

33 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 28, 2025

Signed into law

Act 13

upper

Apr 28, 2025

Signed into law

House Date Signed by Governor

lower

Mar 31, 2025

Introduced

House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

upper

Mar 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors