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This resolution creates a House Study Committee on Inclusive Educational Settings for Students with Disabilities, which will be composed of seven members of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who will also designate the committee's chairperson. The committee's primary purpose is to examine the conditions, needs, issues, and challenges related to inclusive educational settings for students with disabilities, with the goal of understanding the potential benefits, such as improved academic performance, increased likelihood of secondary and postsecondary education, and better adult independence. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings as needed, with legislative members receiving standard allowances for up to five days (with potential for extension), and is required to produce a report detailing its findings and any recommended legislation. The report must be approved by a majority vote of the committee and filed with the House Clerk before the committee's abolishment on December 1, 2025. The resolution highlights that inclusive educational settings can provide neutral or positive outcomes for both students with and without disabilities, and seeks to address historical misconceptions about the capabilities of students with disabilities.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71851