GA HB23

Schools must provide parents/guardians of students in the Early Intervention Program (grades K-5) with progress reports on academic performance at least twice per semester

Schools must provide parents/guardians of students in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program with progress reports on academic performance at least twice per semester

The Department of Education must collaborate with the Professional Standards Commission to improve and update teacher professional development specifically related to early intervention instruction

The Department of Education must collaborate with the Professional Standards Commission to improve and update teacher professional development specifically related to supporting limited-English-proficient students

Amends the Quality Basic Education Act to strengthen parental notification requirements and teacher training for two key intervention programs serving at-risk students