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HR 1668: Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge

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House Resolution 1668

By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Oliver of the 84th, Barnes of the 86th, Olaleye of the 59th, Draper of the 90th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Urging the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, other states currently allow for local boards of education to appoint a student board representative in the manner and for a term prescribed by the local board; and

WHEREAS, student board representatives hold the same powers and duties as a member of the board of directors, including the right to attend and participate in open meetings of the board, except that the student board representatives may not vote or make motions, determine quorum, or participate in executive sessions; and

WHEREAS, City Schools of Decatur currently includes a student representative on its board and can attest to the positive impact of this measure on both the individual student members and the entire school district resulting from the increased exposure, participation, and input of student voices in the administration and policy making of the City Schools of Decatur.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such policy, once developed, shall be presented to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to representatives the Department of Education and each local school system.