ATLANTA (May 6, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) today praised Governor Brian Kemp’s signing of House Bill 1193, the “Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026.” This comprehensive measure is aimed at improving reading outcomes for young students and strengthening Georgia’s education system from the ground up.
HB 1193 makes significant investments in early literacy by establishing school-based and regional literacy coaches, requiring unified literacy plans for all public schools and expanding access to evidence-based instructional materials aligned with the science of reading.
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