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GA HR1668

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Omari Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Georgia Department of Education and local school systems to include ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on local boards of education

  • Student representatives would have the right to attend and participate in open board meetings but cannot vote, make motions, determine quorum, or participate in executive sessions

  • City Schools of Decatur currently uses this model and reports positive impacts on student engagement and district policy-making

  • Requires any developed policy to be presented to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education

  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Department of Education and all local school systems

Legislative Description

Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge

Last Action

House First Readers

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Rules3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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