HR1326: HR1326 Family and Consumer Sciences; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the field of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), a body of research and skills that helps people make informed decisions about well being, relationships, and resources. The resolution describes how FCS professionals support families and prepare students for careers in teaching, extension work, human services, and other fields, and notes that FCS content connects to issues like obesity, food safety, financial literacy, and school readiness. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It states that the House recognizes the organizations and communities within Family and Consumer Sciences and supports efforts to sustain the field. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences groups.

• Formally recognizes Family and Consumer Sciences and its affiliated organizations, including the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
• States the House's support for national, state, and local strategies to sustain Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Family and Consumer Sciences groups.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

Family and Consumer Sciences educators, students in FCS courses, and organizations such as the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America are named in the resolution, along with the Clerk of the House, who must prepare copies for distribution.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It publicly acknowledges the contributions of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals and programs, which may help raise awareness of the field, but it does not create funding, requirements, or changes to how schools operate.

• The whereas clauses describe Family and Consumer Sciences as a field addressing well being, family life, financial literacy, food safety, and career preparation.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes FCS affiliates and communities and supports strategies to sustain the field.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Family and Consumer Sciences.
• The resolution contains no funding appropriation, statutory amendment, or effective date, consistent with its nature as a commendatory measure.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)Primary sponsor
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)

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