Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 792: Georgia Children & Youth Day; recognize March 18, 2026

Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol, honoring the achievements and potential of the state's more than 2.5 million young residents.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It notes that more than 2.5 million Georgians are under 18 and that the state's high school graduation rate rose from 67.4 percent in 2011 to 79.2 percent in 2016, framing children as one of Georgia's most valuable assets. The Senate resolves to celebrate the achievements and potential of Georgia's children and youth and to recognize March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol. It also encourages all Georgians to recognize and celebrate young people's achievements, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

What the bill does

Designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol.
States the Senate's celebration of the achievements and potential of Georgia's more than 2.5 million children and youth.
Encourages all Georgia citizens to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the state's youngest residents.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

Who it affects

This resolution primarily affects the Georgia Senate itself and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies. It symbolically concerns Georgia's children and youth, their families, and anyone attending or observing the designated recognition day at the state capitol.

Why it matters

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than binding law, it does not create new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the capitol and public distribution of the resolution's text.

Key provisions

The whereas clauses cite that more than 2.5 million Georgians are under 18 and that the state graduation rate rose from 67.4 percent in 2011 to 79.2 percent in 2016.
The resolving clause designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol.
The resolution encourages all citizens to recognize and celebrate the achievements and potential of Georgia's youth.
The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.

From the bill

“recognizing March 18, 2026, as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
This is the resolution's core designation of the recognition day.

“children are Georgia's most valuable asset, and Georgia's youth possess enormous potential, which must be recognized and realized through constructive social policies”
The Senate's stated rationale for honoring the state's children and youth.

Status timeline

2026-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2026-02-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

Topics

children and youth
state recognition day
education
Georgia Senate resolution

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