Rep. Kim Schofield

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally honors Jody Thomas for her distinguished leadership and service to the National Foundation for Women Legislators. It recognizes her tenure as Executive Director since 2013 and highlights her contributions to policy development, organizational stability, and bipartisan cooperation among women legislators. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the House of Representatives. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Jody Thomas as a record of the House's recognition of her work.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes and honors the Bobby Dodd Institute for its work helping people with disabilities achieve economic independence. The resolution highlights the institute's services, which include job training, career planning, case management, and a paid internship program for young adults. It notes that the organization assisted nearly 3,500 individuals in 2025 and helped secure over $232 million in public benefits for its clients. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funding; it simply directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to the institute as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that commends the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP) for its 26 years of service. It recognizes the organization's work in providing training, mentorship, and business development programs to help women and underserved communities start and grow businesses. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to WEOP as a formal acknowledgment of its contributions to economic opportunity and community development in Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Joint Study Committee on Higher Education Fiscal Stewardship to review the financial management of Georgia's university system. The committee will consist of ten members, with five appointed by the House Speaker and five by the Senate President, who will also serve as co-chairs. Its main task is to examine audit reports and other data to identify financial risks and trends, then submit a report with recommendations for improving fiscal oversight before being dissolved in December 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act," so as to increase access to and amount of benefits; to revise a definition; to increase the lifetime maximum for benefits; to revise the income and resources of an applicant that may be considered to determine eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia to honor the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health. The resolution highlights the important role midwives play in addressing health disparities and improving care access for Black birthing people. It also notes the historical exclusion of Black midwives from healthcare systems and calls for expanded education and fair compensation for midwives. The bill is a commemorative resolution that directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the National Black Midwives Alliance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted excused absences for up to five mental health days per school year; to require local school systems and public schools to provide information to students and parents about available mental health resources; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Dr. LaWanda Folami for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ann Webb for her unwavering faith, dedicated ministry, steadfast service to her family and community, and for her outstanding example of resilience, leadership, and love; and for other purposes.