HR379: HR379 ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta, two organizations that received the Georgia Reads Community Award from the Georgia Council on Literacy. The award recognizes community partnerships of two or more organizations that have worked together for at least three years with a strategic plan and measurable results in improving literacy. The resolution describes how ReadSource specialists work with students at Atlanta Public Schools' Slater Elementary and Price Middle School, providing small group reading instruction with a 1 to 3 specialist to student ratio. It also notes a partnership with The Schenck School. The House resolves to congratulate the recipients and directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to both organizations.

• Congratulates and commends ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award.
• Recognizes the specific literacy program details, including a 1 to 3 specialist to student ratio and 30 to 40 minute sessions at two Atlanta Public Schools.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the two honored organizations.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a formal statement of recognition by the House.

The resolution directly names ReadSource, Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta, The Schenck School, and Atlanta Public Schools' Slater Elementary and Price Middle School. It has no legal effect on the general public, other schools, or state agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; its practical effect is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of the literacy work done by these Atlanta-based organizations and schools.

• The preamble explains the Georgia Council on Literacy's mission and the criteria for the Georgia Reads Community Award, including partnerships sustained for at least three years.
• The resolved clause has the House congratulate and commend ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta for their literacy efforts.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the two organizations.

1. 2025-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
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3. 2025-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)Primary sponsor
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)

• literacy programs
• Atlanta Public Schools
• legislative commendations
• education awards