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This resolution formally recognizes February 25, 2026, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol, acknowledging the significant role of charter schools in Georgia since the enactment of the first charter school law in 1993. Charter schools are described as tuition-free public schools with open enrollment that serve students across all of Georgia's counties, and the resolution highlights a study indicating that students in charter schools show improved academic performance compared to their peers in traditional public schools. It also commends the teachers and leaders in Georgia's charter schools, noting that approximately 65,000 students are currently enrolled in these schools, and points out the need for more charter school options as there are over 21,000 students on waiting lists. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of this recognition to the Georgia Charter Schools Association, the public, and the press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73231