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.