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GA SR1092

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends and recognizes the Georgia High School for Accelerated Learning for serving young adults in Fulton County who have recently dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of high school through an innovative, nontraditional program
  • The school's mission is to help at-risk students earn a standard high school diploma and prepare for postsecondary success
  • Typical enrollees are 17- to 18-year-olds with 12 or fewer high school credits, reading at or below the 8th grade level, and two to three years behind their 9th grade cohorts
  • Among enrolled students, 10-20% need special education accommodations, 12-20% are English language learners, and 8-12% are parenting, pregnant, or caring for other children
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia High School for Accelerated Learning

Legislative Description

Georgia High School for Accelerated Learning; commend

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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