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GA HR1608
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jan Jones
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AI Summary
- Recognizes October 7-11, 2024, as "Georgia Pre-K Week," marking the 14th consecutive year of the observance hosted by Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
- Georgia's Pre-K Program, launched in 1992 by Governor Zell Miller as a pilot serving 750 students, now serves over 73,000 children annually in approximately 3,700 classrooms across all 159 counties
- More than two million Georgia children have participated in the program since its inception, with longitudinal research showing significant learning gains sustained through the end of first grade
- Notes recommendations from the House Working Group on Early Childhood Education, including restoring class sizes to 20 students, increasing assistant teacher salaries, providing pay parity between Pre-K and K-12 teachers, and increasing operating funds
- Encourages parents, educators, community members, and business leaders to support high-quality, accessible, and affordable early education for all children in Georgia
Legislative Description
Georgia Pre-K Week; October 7-11, 2024; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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