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.
Sponsored bills
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Mr. Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Royal for their achievements in business, community service, and faith leadership. It formally recognizes their work operating Robert's Soul Food Restaurant and launching their new restaurant, Blessings, as well as their nonprofit organization Forty Days to Deliverance, Inc. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the couple. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves to publicly acknowledge their contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Veroniece P. Marable, an educator in the Atlanta area, for her 41 years of service in the field of education. It formally recognizes her achievements, including being named Teacher of the Year twice and her work as a literacy facilitator who mentored other educators. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the document to Marable and encourages others to follow her teaching philosophy.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Barberette Russell for her outstanding service, unwavering commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to strengthening families and communities; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Chief Kevin Roberts for his distinguished service to Clayton County. It recognizes his 32 years of public safety work, including 28 years as a leader with the Clayton County Police Department, and commends his dedication to community partnership and public safety. The resolution formally acknowledges his career achievements and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Chief Roberts. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves as an official commendation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to allow the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation to hold meetings by teleconference; to require such meetings to be viewable by the public and to allow for commentary at such meetings without being physically present; to allow the governing body of any agency whose membership is composed wholly of nonelected members to hold meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state militia generally, so as to provide for oversight of any deployment of the National Guard by the Governor for state active duty or federal mobilization; to provide for notification, briefing, and reporting requirements; to require approval by the General Assembly prior to certain deployments; to provide for limitations on using the National Guard in certain drug operations and for active combat; to provide for construction; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.