HR 413: Communities in Schools of Atlanta; commend

This is a commendatory resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes rights or requirements. It recognizes Communities in Schools of Atlanta (CIS of Atlanta), an organization that places adults inside schools to give students academic, emotional, and financial support so they stay in school and graduate. The resolution describes CIS of Atlanta's work across Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Decatur City Schools, Clayton County, and Griffin-Spalding County school districts, citing data from the 2023-2024 school year showing high rates of students staying in school and graduating or advancing. The House resolves to commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Communities in Schools of Atlanta for its work supporting students in metro Atlanta schools.
• States facts about the organization's reach, including service to students in six named school districts during the 2023-2024 school year.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names Communities in Schools of Atlanta as the honoree. It also references students and staff in six metro Atlanta school districts: Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Decatur City Schools, Clayton County, and Griffin-Spalding County.

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the organization's work and a printed copy sent to it by the Clerk of the House.

• Recites background on Communities in Schools of Atlanta's mission and its work placing support staff inside schools.
• Cites 2023-2024 school year data: about 49,000 students served overall, with 3,914 receiving intensive individualized support, of whom 99 percent stayed in school and 98 percent graduated or were promoted.
• Resolves that the House commends the organization and wishes it continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Michelle Au (D, HD-50)Primary sponsor

• education
• student support
• metro Atlanta schools
• legislative commendation