HR1192: HR1192 YouthBuild Day at the capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 5, 2026 as YouthBuild Day at the capitol. YouthBuild is described as a nationally recognized education and workforce development program that serves young adults ages 16 to 24 who face barriers to education and employment, helping them earn a high school diploma or its equivalent while getting job training, leadership development, and community service opportunities. The resolution notes that in Atlanta, YouthBuild works with the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services to expand job training and employment pathways. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply has the House formally recognize the day and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to YouthBuild.

• Formally designates February 5, 2026 as YouthBuild Day at the Georgia capitol through a House resolution.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to YouthBuild.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial recognition.

This mainly affects YouthBuild, the youth education and workforce program named in the resolution, and the young adults ages 16-24 it serves. It also references the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services as a partner organization.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main practical consequence is public recognition for YouthBuild and its partnership with the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services in supporting young people's education and job training.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe YouthBuild as serving young adults ages 16-24 who face barriers to education and employment.
• The whereas clauses note YouthBuild's partnership with the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services on job training and employment pathways.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize February 5, 2026 as YouthBuild Day at the capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to YouthBuild.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)

• youth workforce development
• education programs
• ceremonial resolutions
• Atlanta workforce services