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GA SR868
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends the Douglas County School System for achieving a four-year graduation rate of 88.2% for the class of 2015, a 12.6-point increase over the 2014 rate of 75.6% and above the statewide Georgia rate of 78.8%
- All five district high schools saw graduation rate increases: Alexander (87.1 to 89.7), Chapel Hill (79.8 to 89.6), Douglas County (75.1 to 87.0), Lithia Springs (62.9 to 87.7), and New Manchester (75.6 to 89.3)
- Attributes graduation gains to increased graduation rates for students with disabilities, personalized learning programs, and the addition of school improvement positions focused on academics and accountability
- Notes additional district achievements, including a second consecutive year of ACT score improvement and a third consecutive year of SAT score improvement
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Douglas County School System
Legislative Description
Douglas County School System; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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