--- title: HR 321. STEM education and workforce development initiatives through the STEM Summit held on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr321 cite_as: HR 321, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr321 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr321.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr321/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70547 date: 2025-02-19 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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STEM education and workforce development initiatives through the STEM Summit held on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology; commend ## Text House Resolution 321 By: Representative Dubnik of the 29th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the STEM education and workforce development initiatives through the STEM Summit held on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, opportunities for career development are due in large part to the varied education and training available at all levels, including high school career academies, workplace apprenticeships, Georgia's renowned system of technical colleges, and prestigious public universities; and WHEREAS, a recent analysis of STEM occupations nationwide by Science is US found that the number of STEM jobs in Georgia increased by 186,000 between 2017 and 2021, a 9.6 percent increase, which was twice the national average; and WHEREAS, Georgia's 2.1 million STEM professionals represent one-third of the state's labor force and account for 39 percent of the state's gross domestic product; and WHEREAS, 56 percent of Georgia's STEM professionals do not have a bachelor's degree, instead pursuing their training through technical colleges, the military, and vocational and other technology education programs; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce are great partners in identifying high-demand careers needed for the businesses of today and those projected in the future; and WHEREAS, the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia have effectively and efficiently adjusted curriculum and investments of state dollars in STEM education programming; and WHEREAS, all meaningful jobs provide value, and career paths need to be attainable through many avenues. Opportunities for STEM professionals are on the rise, and Georgia is well positioned to deliver for businesses across the state; and WHEREAS, STEM jobs are a growing factor in the equation for Georgia's long-term success, and education and workforce training are key. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend STEM students, educators, and partner organizations for highlighting the many opportunities for a STEM workforce to address the needs of a growing Georgia. 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 the public and the press. ## 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 commends STEM education and workforce development efforts highlighted at a STEM Summit held at Georgia Tech, recognizing students, educators, and partner organizations. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes and commends STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and workforce initiatives showcased at a STEM Summit held on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The resolution cites data on Georgia's STEM workforce, noting job growth between 2017 and 2021, the share of the state's labor force and economy tied to STEM careers, and the portion of STEM professionals without a four-year degree. It praises groups like the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the University System of Georgia, and the Technical College System of Georgia for their role in STEM training. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes. ### What it does - Formally commends STEM students, educators, and partner organizations for their work highlighting STEM workforce opportunities in Georgia. - Cites data on Georgia's STEM job growth, workforce share, and economic contribution to support its praise. - Recognizes specific organizations, including the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, University System of Georgia, and Technical College System of Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects the STEM Summit participants, students, and educators it commends, along with the named organizations such as the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Technical College System of Georgia. It does not impose obligations on the general public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and public distribution of the House's statement praising STEM education and workforce efforts in the state. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses summarize STEM workforce statistics, including a 9.6 percent increase in STEM jobs in Georgia between 2017 and 2021. - The resolution notes that 56 percent of Georgia's STEM professionals lack a bachelor's degree, having trained through technical colleges, the military, or vocational programs. - The resolving clause commends STEM students, educators, and partner organizations for addressing Georgia's growing workforce needs. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-19) - Sponsors: Matt Dubnik - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70547 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr321.md?full=1