SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1707
A RESOLUTION designating January 30, 2025, as JAG-K Day at the Capitol.
WHEREAS, Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) is a 50l(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization that partners with public schools, communities and
employers to help students overcome challenges and prepare for successful futures;
and
WHEREAS, JAG-K is an evidence-based program with objective
performance measures; and
WHEREAS, In a small group-classroom setting, students explore career
opportunities and learn the skills necessary to successfully transition to
postsecondary education, military service or the workforce following their
graduation; and
WHEREAS, In 2024-2025, there are 114 JAG-K programs, including focused
programming for system-involved youth who are unable to participate in the
traditional school-to-career programs; and
WHEREAS, JAG-K had a statewide graduation rate of 98% for the Class of
2024; and
WHEREAS, JAG-K students are in the Capitol today, meeting with
Legislators about this successful program: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we recognize January
30, 2025, as JAG-K Day at the Capitol; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate shall send an enrolled
copy of this resolution to Senator Bowers.
Senate Resolution No. 1707 was sponsored by Senator Elaine Bowers.
I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the SENATE, and was
adopted by that body
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President of the Senate.
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Secretary of the Senate.