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House Resolution 421
By: Representatives Hilton of the 48
th
, Jones of the 47
th
, Jones of the 25
th
, Ballard of the
147
th
, Rice of the 139
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, Georgia's first charter school law was enacted in 1993, and there are currently3
96 charter schools operating in communities throughout the state; and4
WHEREAS, charter schools are tuition-free, public schools that have fair and open5
enrollment procedures and serve students and families in all 159 counties in Georgia; and6
WHEREAS, a recent national study of charter school performance conducted by the Center7
for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University found that students in charter8
schools outperformed their peers in traditional public schools by an average of 16 additional9
days of learning in reading and six additional days of learning in math; and10
WHEREAS, the members of this body commend the dedicated teachers and leaders serving11
in Georgia's charter schools and celebrate the 65,000 public school students enrolled in12
charter schools throughout the state; and13
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WHEREAS, additional charter school seats are needed to serve the 21,000 students who
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currently appear on charter school wait lists in Georgia.15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that16
the members of this body recognize February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the state17
capitol.18
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized19
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the20
Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.21
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