Georgia CommonsHR 1256: Communities In Schools of Central Georgia; significant contributions to improving student attendance, student achievement, dropout prevention, and community partnerships in Central Georgia; commend
Last action February 5, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution commends Communities In Schools of Central Georgia for its work improving student attendance, graduation rates, and dropout prevention in Bibb County.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Communities In Schools of Central Georgia (CISCG) for its work supporting students in the Bibb County School District, citing a 98 percent graduation rate among case-managed seniors in the 2024-2025 school year and academic improvement for 75 percent of students served. The resolution praises CISCG's Empowerment Coaches placed in local elementary, middle, and high schools, and names the organization's board members, executive staff, and coaches for their leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to CISCG, but it does not create any funding, program, or legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Communities In Schools of Central Georgia for its work on student attendance, achievement, and dropout prevention.
- Cites specific outcomes, including a 98 percent graduation rate for case-managed seniors and 75 percent of students showing academic or attendance improvement in 2024-2025.
- Names and recognizes the organization's board members, executive leadership, and school-based Empowerment Coaches by title and name.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Communities In Schools of Central Georgia, its board of directors, CEO Taryn Collinsworth and other executives, and its Empowerment Coaches. It also references the Bibb County School District and several local partner organizations involved in supporting students.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it puts the Georgia House of Representatives on record publicly recognizing a nonprofit's role in student outcomes in the Macon-Bibb community, which can raise the organization's profile and support its fundraising or partnership efforts.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe CISCG's 2024-2025 outcomes, including graduation and improvement rates among students it serves.
- The first resolving clause commends CISCG for improving attendance, student success, graduation rates, and community partnerships.
- The second resolving clause names specific board members, executives, and Empowerment Coaches for recognition.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to CISCG.
From the bill
“98 percent of their case-managed seniors graduating, a rate significantly higher than the statewide average”
“ensuring that every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic status, has a personal relationship with a caring adult and a safe place to learn and grow”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
Topics
- student attendance
- dropout prevention
- Bibb County schools
- community organizations
- legislative commendation