HR1361: HR1361 Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes February 25, 2026 as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol, citing Georgia's 1993 charter school law, the 96 charter schools now operating across the state's 159 counties, and research suggesting charter school students in reading and math outperform peers in traditional public schools. The resolution also notes that about 65,000 students are enrolled in Georgia charter schools and that roughly 21,000 students remain on charter school waiting lists. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

• Formally designates February 25, 2026 as Charter Schools Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States that the House recognizes and commends teachers and leaders working in Georgia's charter schools.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution mainly touches Georgia's charter school community: the roughly 65,000 students enrolled in the state's 96 charter schools, their teachers and leaders, and the Georgia Charter Schools Association, which will receive copies of the resolution.

Because the resolution carries no legal or funding change, its main effect is symbolic: public recognition of charter schools at the capitol on a specific day. It highlights charter school enrollment and wait list figures but does not itself add school seats or resources.

• Recites Georgia's 1993 charter school law and notes 96 charter schools now operate statewide, serving all 159 counties.
• Cites a Stanford University study finding charter school students gained additional days of learning in reading and math compared to traditional public school peers.
• Notes about 65,000 students are enrolled in Georgia charter schools and 21,000 students remain on wait lists.
• Resolves that the House recognizes February 25, 2026 as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)Primary sponsor
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
• Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)

• charter schools
• education
• school choice
• Georgia legislature
• public schools