HR648: HR648 School Social Workers Association of Georgia; expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the School Social Workers Association of Georgia, a nonprofit founded in 1978 with more than 450 members, for the work its members do in public schools statewide. The resolution describes how school social workers help students by connecting them to mental health services, responding to crises, addressing barriers faced by homeless youth, and coordinating with community organizations. It also notes the association's efforts to support its own members' well-being through wellness training. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the association, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes.

• Formally recognizes and commends the School Social Workers Association of Georgia and its members for their work in schools.
• States the House's appreciation for the association's role in crisis intervention, counseling, and connecting families to resources.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or requirements; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to the Official Code of Georgia.

The resolution directly names the School Social Workers Association of Georgia and its more than 450 members, who work in the state's public schools supporting students and families with mental health and social service needs.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or duties for schools, students, or families. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of school social workers' role in Georgia's education system.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the association's history, size, and the range of services its members provide in schools.
• The resolved clause formally commends the association and its members for their work supporting students' attendance, graduation, and well-being.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the association.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)Primary sponsor
• Michael Smith (D, HD-041)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)

• school social workers
• student mental health
• education
• legislative commendation