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GA HR1321
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Valencia Stovall
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 28, 2020, as Black Male Educators Day at the Georgia state capitol
- Cites national data from the Center for Black Male Educators showing Black male educators represent only 2 percent of all educators in the field
- Notes that the presence of Black male educators has been linked to better test scores, lower dropout rates, fewer disciplinary issues, and more positive views of schooling for children of color
- Highlights Johnathon Hines, the 2019-2020 Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Teacher of the Year, as the first Black male pre-kindergarten teacher to win the award
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Black Male Educators Day at the state capitol; February 28, 2020; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/27/2020
Full Bill Text
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