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Several education bills moved through the legislative process on Day 34, both in committee and on the Senate floor. The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 was recommitted from the Senate Education and Youth Committee to the Senate Appropriations Committee, perhaps signaling that the proposed cost of its implementation will be closely scrutinized by budget writers. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action Dual Achievement Program and Pre-K Bills Achieve Final Passage With a vot

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 gathe