Senate Resolution 257
By: Senators Dixon of the 45th, Williams of the 25th, Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the
11th and Hickman of the 4th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia's first charter school law was enacted in 1993, and there are currently
96 charter schools operating in communities throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, charter schools are tuition-free, public schools that have fair and open
enrollment procedures and serve students and families in all 159 counties in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a recent national study of charter school performance conducted by the Center
for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University found that students in charter
schools outperformed their peers in traditional public schools by an average of 16 additional
days of learning in reading and six additional days of learning in math; and
WHEREAS, the members of this body commend the dedicated teachers and leaders serving
in Georgia's charter schools and celebrate the 65,000 public school students enrolled in
charter schools throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, additional charter school seats are needed to serve the 21,000 students who
currently appear on charter school wait lists in Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Charter
Schools Association, the public, and the press.