Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1668: Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge
Status: In committee, March 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Urging the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Urging the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, other states currently allow for local boards of education to appoint a student board representative in the manner and for a term prescribed by the local board; and WHEREAS, student board representatives hold the same powers and duties as a member of the board of directors, including the right to attend and participate in open meetings of the board, except that the student board representatives may not vote or make motions, determine quorum, or participate in executive sessions; and WHEREAS, City Schools of Decatur currently includes a student representative on its board and can attest to the positive impact of this measure on both the individual student members and the entire school district resulting from the increased exposure, participation, and input of student voices in the administration and policy making of the City Schools of Decatur. H. R. 1668 LC 47 4216 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize …
Sponsors
- Omari Crawford (D, 89) · primary sponsor
- Mary Oliver (D, 84)
- Imani Barnes (D, 86)
- Phil Olaleye (D, 59)
- Saira Draper (D, 90)
- Long Tran (D, 80)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1668?
- HR1668 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge.
- What does HR1668 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Urging the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1668?
- In committee as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1668?
- Omari Crawford (D, 89), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1668?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74046
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