HR 1828: Kinsaul, Rachel; 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Rachel Kinsaul, who was named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, for being selected as one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. The resolution describes her work in agricultural education, project-based learning, and hands-on career-connected instruction, and credits her with advocating for public education and elevating educators' voices statewide. It formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Rachel Kinsaul for being named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
• Congratulates her on being selected as one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law, since it is a ceremonial honor rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors Rachel Kinsaul, a Georgia educator. It also reflects recognition of Georgia's public education system and teachers generally, though it creates no legal obligations for schools, districts, or state agencies.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no rights or rules for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official statement from the Georgia House recognizing an educator's achievement and highlighting career-connected, hands-on teaching approaches.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Kinsaul's recognition as 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and her selection as a national finalist by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
• The resolved clause has the House commend her, congratulate her, and extend well wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Patrocinador principal
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)

• teacher recognition
• Georgia education
• legislative honors
• Georgia Teacher of the Year