On Georgia Reads Day at the Capitol, Multiple Ed Bills Advance, but Student Discipline Bill Stalls

Both chambers held lengthy floor sessions today and voted on a variety of issues, including property tax reform. Few education bills saw floor votes, and several bills still await consideration as the Crossover Day deadline approaches Friday. Another notable event was Gov. Brian Kemp signing the AFY 2026 Budget. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Georgia Reads Day at Capitol – Congrats to READBowl Champs! Students, educators, and policymakers from throughout Georgia gathered under the Gold Dome to celebrate literacy and winners of the READBowl competition. Speakers included Dayle Burns, wife of House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), GA Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer) and Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro), and Craig Harper, PAGE Executive Director. PAGE was a sponsor of the event, and Harper presented awards to READBowl champions. Congratulations and kudos on the strong reading performance to winners Shryock’s Busy Bees from Waynesboro Primary School, The Tenacious Tigers from Ranier Elementary School in Kingsland, The Indians from Albany Middle School, and students from Chattahoochee County High School! Senate Approves School Masking Legislation and Bill Requiring Parental Notification for Non-Instructional Services & House Approves Bill to Provide Students Crisis Hotline
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