Rep. Matt Barton

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Education and the Department of Public Health to collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screening at various grade levels to identify students with undiagnosed and untreated vision or hearing problems that may impede their acquisition of literacy skills; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to allow hospital authorities to acquire, develop, operate, or equip certain outpatient healthcare facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Zachary Wanjau Kimani, a Darlington High School student selected as the 2025-2026 STAR Student. The resolution recognizes his academic achievement - scoring highest on the SAT and ranking in the top 10% of his class - and his selection of teacher Heather Shores as the STAR Teacher. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' support for his accomplishments and wishes him continued success. This resolution has no policy impact; it solely serves as a symbolic honor.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1517) is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally commends Heather Shores, who has been named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher, for her contributions to education. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply expresses the House's recognition of her teaching excellence.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Jiarui "Grace" Guo for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student, recognizing her academic achievement as the top student in her class and highest scorer on the SAT. It does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives. The resolution expresses support for her academic success and includes a copy for her distribution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1509) formally commends Hayes Robert Parsa, a Darlington High School student selected as the 2025-2026 STAR Student for achieving the highest Scholastic Aptitude Test scores and ranking in the top 10% of his class. It recognizes his academic excellence and highlights his choice of teacher Al Shorey as the school's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution is purely ceremonial, expressing the Georgia House of Representatives' support for Parsa's achievements and wishing him continued success. It does not create new policies or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Al Shorey as Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 26, 2026, formally honors his teaching contributions and expresses support for his work. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a recognition of an educator's achievements.

Maddy summaryHR 1493 is a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally commend Julia Johnson as Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution recognizes her teaching excellence and contributions to student education in Georgia. It expresses the House's support for her work and wishes her continued success, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. This is a symbolic gesture of appreciation, not a legislative change.

Maddy summaryHR 1495 is a ceremonial resolution commending Susan Payne as Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 25, 2026, formally expresses the House's appreciation for Payne's contributions to education. It directs the House Clerk to provide Payne with a copy of the resolution. This is a standard commendation resolution with no practical or legal impact beyond honoring an individual.

Maddy summaryHR 1498 is a ceremonial resolution commending Johnathan Silver, who has been named Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to education in Georgia and expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for his work. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or regulations. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 25, 2026, and will be provided to Mr. Silver.