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GA HB1146

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Olaleye

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program to expand Georgia's Pre-K Program to three-year-old children (those turning 3 by September 1), with implementation required no later than July 1, 2027, subject to appropriations

  • Pilot program must follow all current Georgia Pre-K requirements and provide similar services, with modifications as deemed age-appropriate by the department for three-year-olds

  • Requires annual reporting to the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, and education committee chairs by December 1 following each fiscal year funds are appropriated

  • Funding intended to come entirely from the Lottery for Education Account, consistent with the existing voluntary Pre-K Program

  • Pilot program automatically sunsets on July 1, 2032

Legislative Description

Georgia Ready to Learn Act; enact

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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