HR 846: AgriTech Solutions Program in Clayton County Public Schools; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the AgriTech Solutions Program run by Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) and the district's Office of STEM and Innovation, crediting them with helping certify 11 schools as STEM Certified and expanding STEM and computer science programs, including K-5 computer science labs, across more than 28 schools. The resolution highlights agricultural initiatives such as hydroponics, aeroponics, and traditional gardening, along with the Agriteens Club at Mundy's Mill High School, which uses a game-based entrepreneurship curriculum. It also notes partnerships with industry and higher education institutions, and recognition from the Georgia Women in Agriculture Association. The House directs its Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Clayton County Public Schools as a formal show of recognition.

• Formally recognizes the AgriTech Solutions Program in Clayton County Public Schools for its impact on students.
• States support for the district's STEM and agricultural education efforts, including hydroponics, aeroponics, and gardening programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to Clayton County Public Schools.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a statement of praise rather than a policy change.

Clayton County Public Schools, particularly its Office of STEM and Innovation and Mundy's Mill High School students in the Agriteens Club, along with partner organizations like the Georgia Women in Agriculture Association named in the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it publicly highlights a Clayton County school program that teaches students agricultural and STEM skills, which may support the program's visibility and its partnerships with industry and higher education.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the AgriTech Solutions Program's goals, including preparing students for careers in sustainable agriculture and food systems.
• It credits the Office of STEM and Innovation with 11 STEM Certified schools and expanded computer science labs in more than 28 schools.
• It notes the Agriteens Club at Mundy's Mill High School uses a game-based entrepreneurship curriculum called Community On-Demand.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes the program for its positive impact on Georgia students.
• A further resolving clause directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to Clayton County Public Schools.

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• Eric Bell (D, HD-75)Primary sponsor
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-79)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-78)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-74)

• agriculture education
• STEM education
• Clayton County schools
• career readiness