Georgia HR648: School Social Workers Association of Georgia; expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, each year, thousands of children and their families in this state utilize the services of school social workers, who are master's level trained professionals working in our schools; and WHEREAS, the School Social Workers Association of Georgia is a nonprofit entity that was formed in 1978 to help children and families access resources needed to allow children to thrive and learn; and WHEREAS, the School Social Workers Association is a nonprofit association with more than 450 members statewide; and WHEREAS, the School Social Workers Association of Georgia champions the needs of all children in Georgia's public schools and their families by ensuring access to mental health services, responding promptly to individual and school-wide crises, addressing educational H. R. LC 112 3248 barriers faced by homeless youth, and partnering with community members and organizations to secure resources aimed at enhancing student achievement; and WHEREAS, the School Social Workers Association of Georgia seeks to promote the well-being of its members by offering conferences focused on wellness practices for school social workers and their communities and training that provides strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout and helps to ensure that its members …

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Sponsors

• David Wilkerson (D) · primary sponsor
• Michael Smith (D, 41)
• Bryce Berry (D, 56)
• McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
• Mark Newton (R, 127)

Latest actions

1. March 18, 2025: House Read and Adopted
2. March 18, 2025: House First Readers
3. March 18, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR648?

HR648 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): School Social Workers Association of Georgia; expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; commend.

What does HR648 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR648?

Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2025. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 18, 2025).

Who sponsored HR648?

David Wilkerson (D), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR648?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71468