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SR 489

Senate Study Committee on Inclusive Educational Settings for Students with Disabilities; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Dixon and 5 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 489 establishes a committee to enhance inclusive education for students with disabilities in Georgia, improving outcomes for all learners by addressing key needs.

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Bill Summary · SR 489

Summary of Senate Resolution 489

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 489
  • Title: Senate Study Committee on Inclusive Educational Settings for Students with Disabilities; create
  • Status: Senate Passed/Adopted
  • Introduced: March 27, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 489 aims to establish a Senate Study Committee focused on exploring and promoting inclusive educational settings for students with disabilities in Georgia. The resolution recognizes the significant benefits of inclusive education, which include improved academic performance, better attendance, and enhanced social skills for both students with and without disabilities.

Key Provisions

  1. Creation of the Committee:

    • Establishes the Senate Study Committee on Inclusive Educational Settings for Students with Disabilities.

  2. Membership:

    • The committee will consist of seven members appointed by the President of the Senate, who will also designate a chairperson.

  3. Powers and Duties:

    • The committee is tasked with studying the conditions, needs, and issues related to inclusive educational settings and making recommendations for any necessary actions or legislation.

  4. Meetings:

    • The chairperson will call all meetings, which can be held at various locations and times as deemed necessary.

  5. Allowances and Funding:

    • Members will receive allowances as specified in Georgia law, but no member can receive compensation for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. Funding will come from the Senate's appropriated budget.

  6. Reporting:

    • The committee must file a report of its findings and recommendations before its abolishment date, which is set for December 1, 2025. Reports must be approved by a majority of the committee members.

  7. Abolishment:

    • The committee will be dissolved on December 1, 2025, unless extended by further legislative action.

Impact

The establishment of this committee is expected to:
- Provide a structured approach to understanding and improving inclusive educational practices for students with disabilities.
- Address misconceptions that hinder the integration of students with disabilities into general education settings.
- Ultimately enhance educational outcomes for all students in Georgia by fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 27, 2025: Introduced and placed in the Senate Hopper.
  • March 28, 2025: Read and referred to the appropriate committee.
  • March 31, 2025: Favorably reported by the Senate Committee and read a second time.
  • April 2, 2025: Passed/Adopted by the Senate.

This resolution reflects a commitment to improving educational equity and access for students with disabilities, aiming to create a more inclusive educational landscape in Georgia.

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

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