SR1020: SR1020 Johnson, Dr. Stephanie; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Dr. Stephanie Johnson, who has served as the Georgia Department of Education's Deputy Superintendent for School and District Effectiveness and as Chief Turnaround Officer since 2017, focusing on school improvement, educational equity, and student achievement. The resolution recounts her earlier roles as a school principal and assistant principal, her academic degrees, and various awards and recognitions she has received over her career. It formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends her for her service and leadership, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Dr. Stephanie Johnson for her work in education.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Stephanie Johnson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial honor only.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Stephanie Johnson, a Georgia Department of Education official. It does not impose duties or effects on schools, districts, or the public beyond this individual recognition.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, program, or funding. Its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring an educator's career within the Georgia Department of Education.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Dr. Johnson's roles since 2017, including Deputy Superintendent for School and District Effectiveness and Chief Turnaround Officer.
• It lists her education credentials, including degrees from the University of Alabama, University of West Alabama, University of South Alabama, and Capella University.
• It lists awards and recognitions she has received, including the Georgia Servant Leader Award and Georgia Principal of the Year Award.
• The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Johnson.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)

• education leadership
• Georgia Department of Education
• legislative honor
• school improvement