SR640: SR640 Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize

This is a Georgia Senate resolution, not a law that changes anyone's legal rights or obligations. It formally recognizes Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), a field of study covering topics like nutrition, financial literacy, and family life, and the professionals and organizations connected to it, such as the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America. The resolution states the Senate's support for efforts to promote awareness of FCS and to sustain FCS programs in schools and communities. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences organizations for distribution. It does not create any funding, program, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes Family and Consumer Sciences as a field of study relevant to issues like obesity, food safety, and financial literacy.
• Expresses Senate support for efforts to promote name recognition and understanding of Family and Consumer Sciences education.
• Expresses support for developing strategies at the national, state, and local level to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences groups.

Family and Consumer Sciences educators, students, and professionals in Georgia, along with organizations like the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America. The resolution also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy of it.

The resolution carries symbolic and honorary weight rather than legal force. It does not fund programs or change any Georgia law, but it signals Senate support for Family and Consumer Sciences education, which could inform future legislative or budget discussions about the subject.

• The whereas clauses describe Family and Consumer Sciences as covering well-being, relationships, resource management, and societal issues like obesity and financial literacy.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes FCS affiliates and communities and supports strategies to sustain the field in current economic and education conditions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences groups.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)

• Family and Consumer Sciences
• education
• legislative recognition
• career and technical education