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This resolution recognizes February 26, 2025, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol, highlighting the significance of charter schools in Georgia. The resolution provides context about charter schools, noting that Georgia's first charter school law was enacted in 1993 and currently 96 charter schools operate in the state. These schools are described as tuition-free, public schools with fair enrollment procedures that serve students in all 159 Georgia counties. The resolution cites a Stanford University study showing that charter school students outperform traditional public school students by 16 additional days of learning in reading and 6 days in math. It also commends the dedicated teachers and leaders in Georgia's charter schools and acknowledges that 65,000 public school students are enrolled in charter schools, with an additional 21,000 students on waiting lists. The resolution officially designates the specified date as Charter Schools Day and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70779