HR1389: HR1389 Day of Service; March 18, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Rachel Kinsaul, Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year, and formally recognizes a statewide Day of Service scheduled for March 18, 2026. The initiative encourages schools and districts across Georgia to involve students in service learning projects that connect classroom lessons to real-world community needs. The resolution notes that schools can adapt the day to fit local needs by working with community partners and nonprofit organizations. It lists examples such as clearing park trails, volunteering at food banks, visiting nursing homes, working in community gardens, and organizing donation drives. The resolution does not create any legal requirement; it simply commends Kinsaul and encourages participation, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press.

• Commends Rachel Kinsaul, Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year, for promoting a statewide Day of Service.
• Formally recognizes March 18, 2026 as a statewide Day of Service for Georgia schools.
• Encourages, but does not require, schools and districts to organize student service learning projects on that day.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

Georgia's public schools and school districts, students who might take part in service projects, community partners and nonprofit organizations that could host activities, and Rachel Kinsaul as the honoree named in the resolution.

The resolution gives official state recognition and encouragement to a voluntary school service day, which could raise awareness and participation among districts, though it carries no funding, mandate, or legal obligation for schools to act.

• The whereas clauses describe the Day of Service initiative started by 2026 Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, focused on service learning and civic responsibility.
• The resolved clause has the House commend Kinsaul and recognize the statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.
• The text lists example service activities schools might choose, such as food bank volunteering, community gardening, and letters to service members.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Will Wade (R, HD-009)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• education
• community service
• schools
• civic engagement