Georgia CommonsSR 50: Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC); commend
Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) and its 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for promoting science and math education in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It praises the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC), a program based at Kennesaw State University with ten additional sites around the state, for its work teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms since its founding in 1989. The resolution recognizes GYSTC's efforts to train teachers, encourage students toward STEM careers, and build a stronger workforce for Georgia's industries, particularly in rural and underserved areas. It also specifically honors the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for innovative classroom work. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to GYSTC as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) for its work teaching STEM subjects in Georgia classrooms.
- Recognizes the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars specifically for innovation and hard work in their classrooms.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to GYSTC.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise.
Who it affects
The resolution names GYSTC, which is headquartered at Kennesaw State University with ten other sites statewide, its teachers, and the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars. It does not impose obligations on the general public, schools, or state agencies.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than binding legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of GYSTC and its honored teachers by the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes GYSTC's founding in April 1989 and its mission to promote STEM teaching and learning statewide.
- The resolved clause formally commends GYSTC and the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their work and innovation in classrooms.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to GYSTC.
- The resolution contains no funding appropriation, regulatory change, or effective date, consistent with its purely commendatory purpose.
From the bill
“GYSTC was founded in April 1989 to promote interest and enthusiasm in STEM”
“the members of this body commend the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) for their work, dedication, and devoted service to all teachers of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
Topics
- STEM education
- Kennesaw State University
- teacher recognition
- Georgia Senate resolutions