HR1696: HR1696 Executive Function Day at the state capitol; March 25, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes March 25, 2026, as Executive Function Day at the state capitol, timed to coincide with National Brain Awareness Month. The resolution's text explains why lawmakers chose this designation: it describes executive function as an umbrella term for cognitive processes like self-regulation, working memory, task completion, time management, and cognitive flexibility, and states that these skills support reading comprehension and personalized learning. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the State Board of Education, the public, and the press.

• Formally designates March 25, 2026, as Executive Function Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States the House of Representatives' recognition of executive function skills as foundational to personalized and lifelong learning.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the State Board of Education, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new statute, funding, penalty, or agency requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

This mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives and the State Board of Education, which receives copies of the resolution. It does not impose any legal obligations on students, teachers, school districts, or the public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on schools. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition and public distribution of the resolution's text.

• The whereas clauses describe executive function as encompassing self-regulation, emotional responsibility, task completion, working memory, cognitive flexibility, time management, and reflection.
• The resolving clause designates March 25, 2026, as Executive Function Day at the state capitol during National Brain Awareness Month.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies to the State Board of Education, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)

• education
• executive function
• state capitol recognition
• personalized learning