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GA HR1355
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mike Glanton
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AI Summary
- Georgia House of Representatives commends Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), the fifth largest school system in Georgia, serving more than 54,000 students at 65 learning sites, for its achievements in academics, community engagement, and operational excellence
- CCPS achieved its largest-ever increase in the district's overall 2016-2017 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score, outperforming the statewide growth percentage by 2.3 percentage points, with 70% of eligible schools surpassing their predicted CCRPI scores
- The district's overall graduation rate is 69.9%, while the graduation rate for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) concentrators is 92.8%; two CCPS schools ranked on the 2017 Highest Performing Award list by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement
- CCPS received multiple recognitions, including an Asthma-Friendly school system designation from the Georgia Department of Public Health, the 2017 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, and a Nutrition Services Outstanding Achievement Award for providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Option Program
- The College Board recognized CCPS as one of only two school systems in Georgia creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students in higher education, and it is one of only 26 school districts in the U.S. and Canada honored for best practices
Legislative Description
Clayton County Public Schools; achievements on behalf of Clayton County; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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