Georgia CommonsHR 1098: Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies; work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; recognize
Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the state for their youth mentoring work and commends their programs for reducing chronic student absenteeism.
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In plain language
This is a House resolution, a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes four Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies operating in Georgia: the Metro Atlanta, Chattahoochee Valley, Northwest Georgia Mountains, and Heart of Georgia chapters, for their mentoring programs that pair young people with adult volunteers. The resolution highlights specific programs, including a workplace mentoring initiative and a school-based Level Up program in Metro Atlanta, and cites a longitudinal study finding that mentored youth earn 15 percent more over their lifetimes than peers. It commends the Level Up program for reducing chronic absenteeism and supports expanding these mentorship programs. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to the four agencies named. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes four Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Georgia for their youth mentoring work.
- Commends the Level Up school-based mentoring program for reducing chronic absenteeism and improving student engagement.
- States the House's support for expanding mentorship-based programs across Georgia schools and communities.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the four named agencies.
Who it affects
The four named Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies (Metro Atlanta, Chattahoochee Valley, Northwest Georgia Mountains, and Heart of Georgia), the students and families they serve, and the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal force. It does not create funding, mandates, or penalties, but it publicly signals legislative support for youth mentoring programs and may raise the profile of efforts to address chronic student absenteeism in Georgia schools.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the work of four Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies serving different regions of Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, Columbus, Whitfield/Murray counties, and central Georgia.
- The resolution cites a longitudinal economic study finding mentees earn 15 percent more over their lifetime and close two thirds of an economic gap compared to peers.
- The resolving clause has the House recognize the agencies, commend the Level Up program, and support continued expansion of mentorship programs.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the four named agencies.
From the bill
“the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentees, known as Littles, grow up to earn 15 percent more over their lifetime than their peers and that being a Little closes 2/3 of the economic gap”
“commend the Level Up program for its proven impact in reducing chronic absenteeism and strengthening student success in Georgia's schools”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Will Wade (R, HD-009)
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
Topics
- youth mentoring
- school attendance
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- student success
- legislative recognition