HR 648: School Social Workers Association of Georgia; expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the School Social Workers Association of Georgia, a nonprofit founded in 1978 with more than 450 members statewide, for the work its members do in schools. The resolution describes school social workers as master's level trained professionals who help children and families access resources, respond to crises, address barriers faced by homeless youth, and support student mental health. It formally commends the association and its members for improving student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the association as a form of official recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the School Social Workers Association of Georgia and its members for their work in schools.
• States the House's appreciation for services like crisis intervention, mental health referrals, and family-school coordination provided by school social workers.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to the Official Code of Georgia.

The School Social Workers Association of Georgia and its more than 450 members are directly honored by this resolution. It also references the students, families, and school staff across Georgia's public schools who benefit from school social workers' services.

Because this is a commendation rather than a policy change, it does not alter funding, staffing, or requirements for school social workers. Its practical effect is symbolic: public recognition from the state legislature for a profession that supports student mental health and family services.

• The whereas clauses describe the association's founding in 1978, its statewide membership of over 450 people, and the range of services school social workers provide.
• The resolved clause formally commends the association and its members for their contributions to crisis response, counseling, and educational outcomes.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the association.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• David Wilkerson (D, HD-38)Primary sponsor
• Michael Smith (D, HD-41)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)

• school social workers
• student mental health
• education
• legislative commendation