Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 791: Dubs, Sophia; Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Student; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Sophia Dubs, a student at Unity Christian School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sophia Dubs, a student at Unity Christian School, for earning the school's 2025 STAR Student honor. The resolution explains that STAR Students are chosen for scoring highest on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranking in the top 10 percent or top ten of their class. It notes that Sophia chose teacher Susan Payne as her STAR Teacher for her support and guidance. The House commends Sophia for the achievement and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Sophia Dubs for being named Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Student.
- States the STAR Student selection criteria: highest score on one administration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test and top 10 percent or top ten class rank.
- Recognizes Susan Payne as the STAR Teacher Sophia chose for her support during high school.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sophia Dubs.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sophia Dubs, a student at Unity Christian School, and recognizes her teacher Susan Payne. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, schools, or state programs.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight, giving formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a student's academic achievement and to the teacher who supported her, without changing any law or funding.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the STAR Student and STAR Teacher recognition program and Sophia Dubs's qualification for it.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Sophia Dubs and wish her continued academic success.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sophia Dubs.
From the bill
“to be selected as a STAR Student, a student must have obtained the highest score in one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and be in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his or her class”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
Topics
- STAR Student
- education honors
- Georgia House resolution
- student achievement