HB1269 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Quality Basic Education Act; content standards for digital literacy instruction; provide.

What is the status of HB1269?

In committee as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1269?

Will Wade (R, 9), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1269?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73074

Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia HB1269: Quality Basic Education Act; content standards for digital literacy instruction; provide

Q: What does HB1269 do?

In its own words: To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for content standards for digital literacy instruction; to require students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to receive grade level appropriate instruction in digital literacy; to require the Department of Education to develop and publish model programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status: In committee, March 3, 2026

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for content standards for digital literacy instruction; to require students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to receive grade level appropriate instruction in digital literacy; to require the Department of Education to develop and publish model programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What the bill says

To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for content standards for digital literacy instruction; to require students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to receive grade level appropriate instruction in digital literacy; to require the Department of Education to develop and publish model programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for content standards for digital literacy instruction; to require students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to receive grade level appropriate instruction in digital literacy; to require the Department of Education to develop and publish model programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-149, relating to programs for educating students regarding online internet safety, as follows: "20-2-149. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt grade level appropriate content standards for instruction in digital literacy to support digital citizenship competencies through critical thinking, responsible technology use, and independent learning across academic subjects H. B. 1269 LC 49 2607 for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Such content standards shall address, at a (2) Responsible and effective internet use; (3) Evaluation of digital information and sources; (4) …

Georgia HB1269: Quality Basic Education Act; content standards for digital literacy instruction; provide

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