--- title: HR 2032. Per Scholas Atlanta; occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2032 cite_as: HR 2032, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2032 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2032.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2032/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74648 date: 2026-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Per Scholas Atlanta; occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 2032 By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Lupton of the 83rd, Clark of the 108th, and Olaleye of the 59th A RESOLUTION Commending Per Scholas Atlanta on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Per Scholas is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility through rigorous no-cost technology training, professional development, and employer connections for individuals from communities; and WHEREAS, Per Scholas Atlanta was established in 2016 to expand access to high-quality technology education and career pathways for residents across the greater Atlanta region; and WHEREAS, since its founding, Per Scholas Atlanta has enrolled more than 2,000 learners, equipping them with the skills, certifications, and support needed to launch careers in the technology sector and helping to close the opportunity gap; and WHEREAS, Per Scholas Atlanta offers industry-aligned training programs in high-demand fields, including AWS cloud computing, cybersecurity, IT support, software engineering, data center operations, low voltage technician training, and Salesforce administration, preparing learners for success in a rapidly evolving digital economy; and WHEREAS, in 2025, Per Scholas Atlanta achieved an 81 percent certification attainment rate, demonstrating the effectiveness and rigor of its training programs; and WHEREAS, the organization provides comprehensive wraparound supports—including career coaching, job placement assistance, and professional skills development—to ensure learners are equipped to overcome barriers and achieve long-term success; and WHEREAS, Per Scholas Atlanta collaborates with employer partners, community-based organizations, and public sector leaders to build a strong, diverse pipeline of technology talent and support regional workforce development; and WHEREAS, in 2026, Per Scholas Atlanta proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of transformative impact and continued dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through technology training. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Per Scholas Atlanta for its outstanding service to the people of Georgia and celebrate its 10 years of impact in expanding access to opportunity and building a diverse, skilled technology workforce. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Per Scholas Atlanta. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Per Scholas Atlanta, a nonprofit technology training organization, on its 10th anniversary of operating in the greater Atlanta region. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Per Scholas Atlanta, a nonprofit that provides free technology training, professional development, and job placement help. The resolution notes that Per Scholas Atlanta was founded in 2016 and has since enrolled more than 2,000 learners in programs covering cloud computing, cybersecurity, IT support, software engineering, and other technology fields. The resolution states that in 2025 the organization achieved an 81 percent certification attainment rate among its trainees. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. It simply commends the organization for its work and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Per Scholas Atlanta to mark its 10-year anniversary in 2026. ### What it does - Formally commends Per Scholas Atlanta for its work providing free technology training and career support since 2016. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Per Scholas Atlanta. - Creates no new law, funding, or requirements; it is a symbolic statement of recognition adopted by the House. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Per Scholas Atlanta, a nonprofit technology training organization, and its staff and program graduates. It has no legal or financial effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for anyone outside the organization named. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of a nonprofit's decade of workforce training work in the Atlanta area. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause commends Per Scholas Atlanta for its service to Georgians and its 10 years of technology workforce impact. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Per Scholas Atlanta. - Whereas clauses recite background facts, including that the organization enrolled more than 2,000 learners and reported an 81 percent certification attainment rate in 2025. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Marvin Lim, Karen Lupton, Jasmine Clark, Phil Olaleye - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74648 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2032.md?full=1