SR792: SR792 Georgia Children & Youth Day; recognize March 18, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It notes that more than 2.5 million Georgians are under 18, cites rising high school graduation rates, and states that children are Georgia's most valuable asset who need support from society to reach their potential. The resolution formally designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol and encourages all citizens to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Georgia's youth. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create any funding, program, or legal requirement.

• Designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol.
• States the Senate's celebration of the achievements and potential of Georgia's more than 2.5 million children and youth.
• Encourages all Georgia citizens to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the state's youngest residents.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution is symbolic and does not impose obligations on any group. It is framed around Georgia's children and youth, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main real-world effect is an official one-day recognition at the capitol meant to draw public attention to youth achievement in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses cite that over 2.5 million Georgians are under 18 and that the high school graduation rate rose from 67.4 percent in 2011 to 79.2 percent in 2016.
• The resolving clause formally designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolving clause authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• children and youth
• ceremonial resolution
• state capitol recognition day
• education