Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR1384

Introduced
3/7/24  
Report Pass
3/26/24  
Introduced
3/7/24  
Enrolled
3/28/24  
Report Pass
3/26/24  
Enrolled
3/28/24  

Caption

House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions; create

Impact

The committee will be tasked with studying the advantages and disadvantages of the semester versus quarter systems. This includes evaluating whether the anticipated benefits from transitioning to semesters have been realized, and how each system aligns with the current educational and workforce development needs. The insights gleaned from this study may lead to actionable recommendations, which could potentially affect future legislative proposals regarding the educational structure in Georgia.

Summary

House Resolution 1384 establishes the House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The resolution acknowledges that USG institutions have utilized the semester system since 1999 and TCSG institutions have done so since 2011. The decision to switch to a semester system was initially associated with expected benefits such as improved course transferability, administrative efficiency, and reduced costs. However, there is a growing concern about whether these benefits have truly materialized and whether the lengthened semesters have become a hindrance to student graduation and workforce readiness.

Contention

While the resolution aims to take an informed look at the effectiveness of the existing systems, it may also pose points of contention regarding the findings and subsequent recommendations. Stakeholders in education might be divided over what system is truly more favorable for student outcomes. Opponents of the semester system could argue for a return to quarters based on concerns over graduating in a timely manner, while proponents of the current system might argue for its benefits, emphasizing the integration of curricula and enhanced learning opportunities offered by longer terms.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR1498

House Study Committee on Private Water Systems; create

GA HR711

House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education; create

GA HR604

House Study Committee on Funding for the Technical College System of Georgia; create

GA HR399

House Study Committee on One-way Street Markings; create

GA HR324

House Study Committee on the Jobs Tax Credit Tier System; create

GA HR278

House Study Committee on Civics Education in Georgia; create

GA HR512

House Study Committee on the Addiction Epidemic and Solutions for Recovery; create

GA HR397

House Study Committee on Healthcare Quality and Reporting; create

GA HR847

House Study Committee on Evaluating Funding for Public Health; create

GA HR757

House Study Committee on Civil Rights Protections; create

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