HR 421: Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It designates February 26, 2025 as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol and highlights facts about Georgia's charter school system, including that the state's first charter school law passed in 1993 and that 96 charter schools currently operate across all 159 counties. The resolution cites a Stanford University study finding charter school students gained more learning days than peers in traditional public schools, notes about 65,000 students are enrolled in Georgia charter schools, and points out 21,000 students remain on waiting lists. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

• Formally recognizes February 26, 2025 as Charter Schools Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States facts about Georgia's charter school system, including the number of schools, students enrolled, and wait list figures.
• Cites a Stanford University research study comparing charter school and traditional public school student performance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

This resolution mainly affects Georgia's charter school students, teachers, and administrators, whom it publicly honors. It also involves the Georgia Charter Schools Association and the Clerk of the House, who are responsible for distributing copies of the resolution.

The resolution does not change any law, funding, or school policy. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, drawing public attention to charter schools' enrollment numbers, wait lists, and cited academic performance data for one day at the capitol.

• The resolving clause designates February 26, 2025 as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.
• The preamble recounts background facts, including the 1993 charter school law, 96 current charter schools, and 65,000 enrolled students.
• The preamble notes 21,000 students are on charter school wait lists statewide.

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

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)

• charter schools
• public education
• school choice
• Georgia state capitol