Georgia CommonsHR 1224: National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes National School Counseling Week at the state capitol, honoring the work of school counselors in public and private schools statewide.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not create any new law, program, or funding. Instead, it formally recognizes National School Counseling Week at the state capitol and praises the role school counselors play in helping students succeed academically, personally, and socially. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia School Counselor Association. It contains no enforcement provisions, deadlines, or changes to Georgia law; it is purely a statement of recognition and appreciation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes National School Counseling Week at the Georgia state capitol through a House resolution.
- States the House's appreciation for the work school counselors do in public and private schools.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Georgia School Counselor Association.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirements for schools or counselors.
Who it affects
School counselors working in Georgia's public and private schools, the students and families they serve, and the Georgia School Counselor Association, which will receive a copy of the resolution recognizing their profession.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or budgetary effect on schools or counselors. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to the work school counselors do, which can raise public awareness of their role.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes National School Counseling Week at the state capitol on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the Georgia School Counselor Association.
- It contains no funding, penalties, or changes to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize National School Counseling Week at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Topics
- school counselors
- education
- state capitol recognition
- National School Counseling Week