SR 17: Family and Consumer Sciences; recgonize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), a field of study covering topics like nutrition, financial literacy, family relationships, and child development. The resolution praises FCS professionals for helping students prepare for careers in teaching, extension services, and human services, and for helping families and individuals manage everyday challenges. It also expresses support for future efforts, at the national, state, and local level, to keep FCS programs funded and included in school curricula. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of it to Family and Consumer Sciences organizations, but it creates no new funding, requirements, or legal obligations.

• Formally recognizes and commends organizations and communities involved in Family and Consumer Sciences in Georgia.
• States the Senate's support for future national, state, and local strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences groups.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement of support.

Family and Consumer Sciences educators, extension professionals, students in FCS courses, and organizations such as Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) are named in the resolution as the groups being recognized.

Because the resolution carries no legal force, it does not change funding, curricula, or requirements for Georgia schools. Its practical effect is symbolic: it puts the Senate on record supporting Family and Consumer Sciences education and its continued presence in Georgia schools.

• The whereas clauses describe Family and Consumer Sciences as covering well-being, relationships, family life, obesity, food safety, financial literacy, and school readiness.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend FCS affiliates, communities, and entities in Georgia.
• The resolution supports development of national, state, and local strategies to sustain FCS amid current economic and education conditions.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences organizations.

1. 2025-01-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-15Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)

• Family and Consumer Sciences
• education
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• school curriculum