Georgia CommonsHR 2103: Groce, Will; Trion High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Will Groce of Trion High School for being named the school's 2026 STAR Student for outstanding academic achievement.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Will Groce, a student at Trion High School, for being selected as the school's 2026 STAR Student. The STAR program (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) recognizes the student in each school with the highest score on a single administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test who also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of their graduating class. The resolution notes that Will chose educator Josh Smith as his STAR Teacher, an honor students give to a teacher who supported them throughout high school. The House commends Will for his achievement and wishes him continued academic success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Will Groce. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Will Groce for being named Trion High School's 2026 STAR Student.
- States the academic criteria used to select a STAR Student, including a top Scholastic Aptitude Test score and top class ranking.
- Recognizes Josh Smith as the STAR Teacher chosen by Will Groce for his support during high school.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Will Groce.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Will Groce, a Trion High School student, and Josh Smith, the teacher he selected as his STAR Teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing a student's and teacher's achievement and providing them with an official memento from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- Recites that Will Groce was selected as Trion High School's 2026 STAR Student based on top Scholastic Aptitude Test performance and class rank.
- States that Josh Smith was chosen as the accompanying STAR Teacher for his support of Will throughout high school.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives commends Will Groce and wishes him continued academic success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Will Groce.
From the bill
“a student must have obtained the highest score in one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and be in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his or her class”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
Topics
- STAR Student
- education recognition
- Trion High School
- Georgia House resolution