Georgia CommonsSR 128: Early Childhood Education Day; recognize February 12, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 12, 2025, as Early Childhood Education Day at the state capitol, honoring early childcare educators and programs across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It designates February 12, 2025, as Early Childhood Education Day at the state capitol, in recognition of the Georgia Child Care Association and the state's early childcare providers, teachers, and administrators. The resolution states that Georgia has nearly 3,200 licensed early childcare programs serving over 300,000 children, and it credits these programs with supporting literacy, graduation rates, economic well being, and the mental health of children and families. The Senate commends early childhood educators for their work and encourages policymakers, community leaders, and stakeholders to keep supporting these programs. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 12, 2025, as Early Childhood Education Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends educators, administrators, and staff of early childhood education programs for their work.
- Encourages policymakers, community leaders, and stakeholders to keep supporting early childhood education programs.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
Early childcare providers, teachers, and administrators across Georgia, the Georgia Child Care Association, and families with young children in the state's licensed early childcare programs are named or referenced in the resolution's text.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force: it does not create funding, regulations, or new requirements. Its main effect is public recognition of early childhood educators and a statement encouraging continued support for early childhood programs statewide.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite that Georgia has nearly 3,200 licensed early childcare programs serving over 300,000 children.
- The first resolving clause designates February 12, 2025, as Early Childhood Education Day at the state capitol and commends early childhood educators.
- The second resolving clause encourages policymakers and community leaders to continue supporting early childhood education programs.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 12, 2025, as Early Childhood Education Day at the state capitol and commend the educators, administrators, and staff of early childhood education programs for their tireless efforts, innovation, and commitment to excellence.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- early childhood education
- childcare
- state recognition day
- Georgia Senate resolution