Georgia CommonsHR 1326: Family and Consumer Sciences; commend
Last action February 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Family and Consumer Sciences education and its professionals, expressing support for efforts to sustain the field in schools and communities.
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In plain language
This is a commendatory resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field of study that helps people make informed decisions about well being, relationships, and resources, and highlights its relevance to issues like obesity, food safety, financial literacy, and preparing children for school. The resolution states that House members recognize the affiliates, communities, and organizations within Family and Consumer Sciences, including the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). It also expresses support for national, state, and local strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences education. The Clerk of the House is directed to distribute a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences organizations.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Family and Consumer Sciences as a field of study and its professionals through a House resolution.
- States support for national, state, and local strategies intended to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences education and programs.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences organizations.
- Does not create any new law, funding, program, or requirement; it is a statement of recognition and support.
Who it affects
Family and Consumer Sciences educators and professionals, organizations such as the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and students in Georgia schools who take Family and Consumer Sciences courses are named in the resolution's text.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it does not change funding, requirements, or programs. Its main practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House that could be used by Family and Consumer Sciences advocates for visibility.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Family and Consumer Sciences as addressing obesity, food safety, financial literacy, family life, and school readiness.
- The resolved clause has the House recognize FCS affiliates and communities and support strategies to sustain FCS in education.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences entities.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the affiliates, communities, and other entities within Family and Consumer Sciences, and support and facilitate the development and implementation of national, state, and local intervention strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences in the current economic and education environment.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
- Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
Topics
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- education
- commendatory resolution
- school curriculum