Georgia CommonsSR 821: Georgia Reads Day; recognize March 3, 2026
Última acción: 20 de febrero de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 3, 2026 as Georgia Reads Day, honoring student readers, literacy coach Malcolm Mitchell, and community literacy award winners.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 3, 2026 as Georgia Reads Day, a day celebrating literacy efforts across the state. The resolution praises the Georgia Council on Literacy for its statewide leadership on reading achievement, commends Malcolm Mitchell (a Super Bowl champion and Georgia Reads Coach) for his work encouraging students to read through his Share the Magic Foundation's READBowl reading challenge, and congratulates the 2026 READBowl student winners and Georgia Reads Community Award recipients. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Literacy.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally designates March 3, 2026 as Georgia Reads Day in the state of Georgia.
- Commends students who participated in and won the 2026 READBowl reading competition.
- Recognizes Malcolm Mitchell as Georgia Reads Coach and the Georgia Council on Literacy for promoting literacy statewide.
- Honors the 2026 Georgia Reads Community Award winners for literacy work spanning birth through adult education.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Literacy.
A quién afecta
This resolution mainly affects the Georgia Council on Literacy, Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, students from pre-K through high school who took part in the READBowl reading challenge, and community organizations recognized with Georgia Reads Community Awards.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal requirements or funding changes; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of literacy programs and the individuals and organizations involved, along with a formal copy sent to the Georgia Council on Literacy.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes March 3, 2026 as Georgia Reads Day and commends the READBowl participants, Malcolm Mitchell, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and Community Award winners.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council on Literacy.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize March 3, 2026, as Georgia Reads Day”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
Temas
- literacy
- education
- Georgia Senate resolution
- reading programs