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GA HR1434

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Welch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Georgia Department of Education to consider whether course credit, recognition, or other benefits may be granted to students who have substantial and instructive foreign travel experience, including exposure to a foreign country's culture, society, languages, religions, history, art, economy, politics, geography, and cuisine
  • Notes that Georgia has been named the top state in the nation for business for several consecutive years and is home to the world's busiest airport and two major international shipping ports
  • Recognizes that Georgia already awards diploma seals for biliteracy and international skills but currently has no mechanism to credit or recognize students' foreign travel experiences
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute the resolution to the Georgia Department of Education
  • Sponsored by Representatives Welch (110th), Gardner (57th), Reeves (34th), Jasperse (11th), and Dickey (140th); the resolution is non-binding and does not mandate any specific action

Legislative Description

Georgia Department of Education; consider whether any course credit, recognition or other benefit may be conferred upon students who have foreign travel experience involving substantial and instructive exposure to a foreign country; urge

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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