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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A RESOLUTION Commending the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) as well as the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative and integrated teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This resolution commends the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC), a STEM education organization headquartered at Kennesaw State University with ten additional program sites across Georgia. Founded in 1989, GYSTC aims to promote interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by improving teaching methods, enhancing content knowledge, and encouraging students to pursue STEM careers. The organization is particularly focused on supporting teachers in rural and underserved regions of the state, with the goal of developing a better-qualified workforce and broadening the pipeline of STEM professionals. The resolution specifically recognizes the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative teaching and hard work in classrooms, and officially commends GYSTC for its dedicated service to Georgia's teachers. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers.
Sponsors (6)
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted (on 01/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69554 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230399 |
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