Plain English Breakdown
The official summary states conforming changes will be made but does not specify exactly how the Georgia Council on Literacy's duties change, only that they are being amended to match new requirements.
HB307: Updates to Reading and Dyslexia Rules in Georgia Schools
This law updates the Quality Basic Education Act to include provisions for students at risk of not reaching grade-level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia, while repealing an older code section on screening and training.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A. to include provisions for students significantly at risk of not achieving grade-level reading proficiency or with characteristics of dyslexia under the Quality Basic Education Act.
- Repeals Code Section 20-2-159.6, which previously covered screening for dyslexia and related disorders, training and professional development, pilot programs evaluating early intervention, and data reporting.
- Amends 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.
Who It Names or Affects
- Students significantly at risk of not achieving grade-level reading proficiency.
- Students with characteristics of dyslexia.
- The Georgia Council on Literacy regarding its duties and authority.
- Schools implementing the Quality Basic Education Act.
Terms To Know
- Quality Basic Education Act
- A state law relating to educational programs in Georgia that is being amended by this bill.
- Dyslexia
- A condition mentioned in the bill where students may have characteristics requiring specific provisions under the Quality Basic Education Act.
- Repeal
- To officially cancel or remove an existing law, such as Code Section 20-2-159.6, so it is no longer in effect.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not detail the specific new rules for screening or intervention that replace the repealed section.
- It is unclear from this text exactly how training and professional development will be handled after Code Section 20-2-159.6 is removed.