SR87: SR87 Communities in Schools; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Communities in Schools (CIS), an organization that places trained site coordinators in schools to connect students with local businesses, social service agencies, healthcare providers, and community volunteers. The resolution cites statistics from CIS's work in the 2024 to 2025 school year, including that it served over 120,000 students in nearly 50 school districts and 223 schools, and that most case-managed students showed improved graduation rates, attendance, promotion, discipline, and academic performance. The Senate resolves to honor CIS for its service to Georgia youth and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally honors Communities in Schools on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its work supporting students statewide.
• Cites specific statistics about CIS's reach and results during the 2024 to 2025 school year as the basis for the recognition.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Communities in Schools.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise.

The resolution directly names Communities in Schools, the nonprofit organization being honored. It also references the students, school districts, and schools across Georgia that participate in CIS programs, though it does not impose duties on them.

Because this is a commendation rather than a change in law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official Senate recognition to an organization's work supporting students in schools statewide.

• The whereas clauses describe CIS's model of placing trained site coordinators in schools to connect students with community resources.
• The whereas clauses cite that CIS served over 120,000 students in nearly 50 districts and 223 schools from 2024 to 2025.
• The whereas clauses state outcome statistics: 98 percent graduation rate among aided students, 73 percent improved attendance, 98 percent of K-8 students promoted, and 70 percent improvement in discipline issues.
• The resolving clause formally honors Communities in Schools for its service to Georgia youth.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Communities in Schools.

1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)Primary sponsor
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)

• Communities in Schools
• student support services
• Georgia Senate resolution
• education nonprofit