SR17: SR17 Family and Consumer Sciences; recgonize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing the field of Family and Consumer Sciences, which covers research and education on family well being, relationships, nutrition, financial literacy, and related life skills. The resolution praises FCS professionals for helping students prepare for careers in teaching, extension services, and human services, and for helping families and policymakers address issues like obesity, food safety, and school readiness. The Senate resolves to support national, state, and local strategies to sustain FCS in the current economic and education environment, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences for distribution.

• Formally recognizes and commends the affiliates, communities, and entities within Family and Consumer Sciences on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's support for developing and carrying out national, state, and local strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, educators, and organizations such as Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), along with students in related career fields and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing the resolution.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding changes, it signals formal legislative support for Family and Consumer Sciences education, which may help the field's advocates point to state recognition when seeking future resources or policy attention.

• The whereas clauses describe FCS as a field addressing family well being, food safety, financial literacy, and career preparation.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend FCS affiliates and support strategies to sustain the field.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences for distribution.

1. 2025-01-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-15Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)

• Family and Consumer Sciences
• education
• legislative recognition
• career and technical education