Today, it was announced that Senate Bill 93, the first piece of legislation by Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta), has been signed into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp. This law designates the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to create rules for reading instruction based on scientific evidence.
Sen. Kemp stated, “I am incredibly honored to see my first bill signed into law.” He emphasized his dedication to tackling the state’s literacy challenges and noted the law’s role in providing educators the tools to teach every child to read, particularly those who are English language learners or have learning disabilities. Kemp also expressed gratitude to Gov. Kemp for supporting the law, stressing, “Literacy is the foundation of all learning, and this law guarantees we are doing everything we can to give our students the strongest start possible.”
Senate Bill 93 mandates the Professional Standards Commission to develop rules that support effective, research-based reading instruction within teacher preparation programs. This aims to aid educators in detecting reading deficiencies early and using teaching methods suited to students’ varied learning needs.
More information about Senate Bill 93 is available online.
For inquiries, Sen. RaShaun Kemp represents the 38th Senate District, covering parts of Fulton County. Contact him by phone at (404) 656-0105 or by email at rashaun.kemp@senate.ga.gov. Media inquiries can be directed to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
