Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR132 Compare Versions

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1	1	23 LC 127 0031
2	2	H. R. 132
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4	4	House Resolution 132
5	5	By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13
6	6	th
7	7	, Cooper of the 45
8	8	th
9	9	, Erwin of the 32
10	10	nd
11	11	, Buckner of
12	12	the 137
13	13	th
14	14	, and Dubnik of the 29
15	15	th
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17	17	A RESOLUTION
18	18	Recognizing January 25, 2023, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other
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20	20	purposes.2
21	21	WHEREAS, afterschool programs provide innovative hands-on opportunities for youth to3
22	22	re-engage in their learning and connect with caring adults and peers in a safe and supportive4
23	23	environment; and5
24	24	WHEREAS, afterschool programs improve academic performance and outcomes by6
25	25	increasing school day attendance, reducing grade retention, and improving classroom7
26	26	behavior; and8
27	27	WHEREAS, afterschool programs support working families and build stronger communities9
28	28	by ensuring children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends and involving10
29	29	parents, community leaders, businessmen, and adult volunteers in the lives of young people;11
30	30	and12
31	31	WHEREAS, America After 3PM indicates that approximately 18 percent of Georgia's13
32	32	school-aged youth are in after-school programs, but over 600,000 more of Georgia's youth14
33	33	would participate in an afterschool program if one was available in their community; and15 23 LC 127 0031
34	34	H. R. 132
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36	36	WHEREAS, America After 3PM survey indicates that 238,265 children aged 5 to 17 years
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38	38	old in Georgia were alone and unsupervised between the hours of 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. in 2019;17
39	39	and18
40	40	WHEREAS, Georgia is committed to preparing our youth for the jobs of tomorrow, and19
41	41	after-school programs provide opportunities for college readiness; career exploration,20
42	42	especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and expanded21
43	43	learning opportunities that help youth gain hands-on experience and foster skills including22
44	44	communication, teamwork, and consensus building; and23
45	45	WHEREAS, there are many public and private entities providing quality programming, such24
46	46	as 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Division of Family and Children Services Out25
47	47	of School Services program, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental26
48	48	Disabilities Prevention Clubhouses, 4-H, YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs; and27
49	49	WHEREAS, the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network, a public-private collaborative, has28
50	50	convened these organizations and after school providers from across the state for the fourth29
51	51	annual Afterschool Day at the state capitol to encourage lawmakers to recognize the critical30
52	52	role afterschool programs play in preparing Georgia's youth for success in college, career,31
53	53	and life.32
54	54	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33
55	55	the members of this body recognize January 25, 2023, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol.34
56	56	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized35
57	57	and directed to make a copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia36
58	58	Statewide Afterschool Network.37