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title: HR 413. Communities in Schools of Atlanta; commend
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bill_number: HR 413
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status_date: 2025-02-26
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  - Michelle Au
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  - education
  - student support
  - metro Atlanta schools
  - legislative commendation
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# HR 413. Communities in Schools of Atlanta; commend

## Text

House Resolution 413
By: Representative Au of the 50th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Communities in Schools of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Communities in Schools of Atlanta (CIS of Atlanta) places caring adults inside
schools to create a consistent academic, emotional, and financial support system to help
students stay in school and graduate; and
WHEREAS, CIS of Atlanta's mission is to surround students with a community of support,
empowering them to remain in school and achieve success in life by collaborating with
teachers, parents, and community partners to meet each student's unique needs; and
WHEREAS, CIS of Atlanta currently serves students across six metro Atlanta school
districts—Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Decatur City Schools,
Clayton County, and Griffin-Spalding County—by providing essential services that foster
a positive school environment and address school-wide risk factors; and
WHEREAS, among the 49,000 students served during the 2023-2024 school year, those
receiving intensive individualized support from CIS of Atlanta totaled 3,914, with 99 percent
remaining in school and 98 percent graduating or being promoted to the next grade level,
surpassing the average by 14 percent; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding organization be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Communities in Schools of Atlanta for
its tremendous service to the youth of metro Atlanta and extend best wishes for continued
success.
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
Communities in Schools of Atlanta.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends Communities in Schools of Atlanta for its work supporting students in six metro Atlanta school districts, without changing any law.

### Plain-language summary

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.

### What it does

- 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.

### Who it affects

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.

### Why it matters

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.

### Key provisions

- 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-26)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-26)
- Sponsors: Michelle Au
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70876

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