Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 973: Rich, Jayla; Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jayla Rich, a Chattooga County High School student, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jayla Rich, a student at Chattooga County High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Student. The STAR Student title goes to the student who earns the highest score on one administration of the three part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten students of their class. The resolution also notes that Jayla chose educator Stephanie Ratliff as her STAR Teacher, an honor STAR Students give to a teacher who supported them through high school. The House resolves to commend Jayla for this achievement and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Jayla Rich for being named Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Student.
- Recognizes the academic criteria behind the STAR Student honor, including a top Scholastic Aptitude Test score and top class ranking.
- Acknowledges Jayla's selection of Stephanie Ratliff as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jayla Rich.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Jayla Rich, a Chattooga County High School student, and recognizes educator Stephanie Ratliff. It has no broader legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and does not change any Georgia law. Its practical effect is symbolic: it creates an official House record honoring a student's academic achievement and her chosen teacher.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses explain the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the SAT and a top 10 percent or top ten class ranking.
- The whereas clauses note that each STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher who provided support during high school.
- The resolving clause commends Jayla Rich and expresses best wishes for her continued academic success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Jayla Rich.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Jayla Rich for being named Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Student and express their most sincere best wishes for continued academic success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
Topics
- STAR Student
- Chattooga County High School
- education honors
- Georgia House resolution