It introduces measures to enhance early literacy instruction, particularly for students in kindergarten through third grade. Key provisions include:

1. Literacy Coaches: Funding for school-based and regional literacy coaches to support teachers and students, with defined qualifications and duties.
2. Unified Literacy Plans: Requires local school systems to adopt evidence-based literacy plans for students from birth through career readiness.
3. Instructional Materials: Mandates the use of high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading for K-3 literacy education.
4. Professional Development: Establishes training programs for educators on structured literacy and the science of reading.
5. Screening and Assessment: Implements universal reading screeners to identify students at risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia, and requires tiered intervention plans for struggling readers.
6. Statewide Literacy Coordination: Creates the Georgia Literacy Coordinating Committee, State Literacy Director, and Georgia Literacy Task Force to oversee and align literacy efforts statewide.
7. Grade Placement and Promotion: Revises policies for grade placement, promotion, and retention, emphasizing readiness assessments and interventions for first-grade students.
8. Public Awareness Campaign: Launches a statewide campaign to promote literacy awareness and encourage family involvement.