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SR 257

Charter Schools Day; recognize February 26, 2025

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Dixon and 4 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 257 designates February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day in Georgia, honoring 96 charter schools and raising awareness of their educational impact.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 257

Summary of Senate Resolution 257

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 257
  • Title: Charter Schools Day; recognize February 26, 2025
  • Status: Senate Read and Adopted
  • Introduced: February 25, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 257 aims to officially recognize February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol of Georgia. The resolution serves to honor the contributions of charter schools to the educational landscape in Georgia and to raise awareness about their impact on student learning.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Charter Schools: The resolution acknowledges the establishment of Georgia's first charter school law in 1993 and highlights the current operation of 96 charter schools across the state.
  • Tuition-Free Education: It emphasizes that charter schools are tuition-free public schools with fair and open enrollment procedures, serving students in all 159 counties of Georgia.
  • Performance Metrics: Citing a study from the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, the resolution notes that students in charter schools outperform their peers in traditional public schools by an average of 16 additional days of learning in reading and six additional days in math.
  • Commendation of Educators: The resolution commends the dedicated teachers and leaders in Georgia's charter schools and celebrates the 65,000 public school students currently enrolled in these institutions.
  • Addressing Demand: It points out the need for additional charter school seats to accommodate the 21,000 students on waitlists for charter schools in Georgia.

Impact

The recognition of Charter Schools Day is intended to:
- Raise Awareness: Increase public awareness about the role and performance of charter schools in Georgia.
- Support for Expansion: Highlight the demand for more charter school options, potentially influencing future legislative actions regarding education policy and funding.

Procedural Aspects

  • The resolution was read and adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2025, following its introduction on February 25, 2025.
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press, ensuring broad dissemination of the recognition.

This resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of the contributions of charter schools to Georgia's education system and aims to foster continued support and growth in this sector.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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