HR 1361: Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes February 25, 2026 as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol, highlighting the state's 96 charter schools, which operate in all 159 Georgia counties. The resolution cites a Stanford University study finding charter school students outperformed traditional public school peers by an average of 16 additional days of learning in reading and six in math. The resolution also notes that about 65,000 public school students are enrolled in Georgia charter schools while roughly 21,000 students remain on charter school waiting lists. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

• Designates February 25, 2026 as Charter Schools Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends teachers and leaders working in Georgia's charter schools.
• Cites statistics on charter school enrollment, wait lists, and academic performance without creating any new legal requirement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

Georgia's charter schools, their teachers and administrators, and the roughly 65,000 students enrolled in them are named in the resolution, along with the Georgia Charter Schools Association and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law or funding. Its practical effect is a ceremonial recognition day and public distribution of the resolution's text, drawing attention to charter school enrollment and wait list figures.

• The whereas clauses state that Georgia's first charter school law dates to 1993 and that 96 charter schools currently operate statewide.
• The resolution cites a Stanford University study on charter school academic performance compared to traditional public schools.
• The resolved clause formally designates February 25, 2026 as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)Primary sponsor
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
• Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)

• charter schools
• public education
• state capitol recognition day