Georgia SR898: Atlanta Children's Day Shelter; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter was founded in 1986 through the leadership and vision of the Junior League of Atlanta and North Avenue Presbyterian Church, who recognized the urgent need to provide stability, education, and comprehensive support to young children and families experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, for 40 years, the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter has served children and families facing housing instability by providing high-quality early childhood education, trauma-informed care, mental health services, family support, and crisis stabilization resources that create pathways toward long-term achievement and stability; and WHEREAS, across the State of Georgia, approximately 2 percent of public school students lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, and nearly 60,000 children statewide are homeless or living in unstable housing, a figure that has increased substantially in recent years, placing at-risk students at a severe disadvantage in educational attainment, mental health, and overall family well-being; and S. R. LC 112 3797 WHEREAS, while Georgia has made progress in overall educational outcomes--such as record-high statewide graduation rates--students experiencing homelessness nationally and within Georgia continue to face academic and social-emotional challenges, graduating at lower rates compared with their peers and underscoring the need for targeted early …

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Sponsors

• Nan Orrock (D, 36) · primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, 38)
• Sally Harrell (D, 40)
• Donzella James (D, 28)
• Michael Rhett (D, 33)
• Howard, Jaha (D, 35)
• Chuck Payne (R, 54)
• Anderson, Tonya (D, 43)
• Emanuel Jones (D, 10)
• Parkes, Nabilah (D, 7)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, 5)
• Ed Harbison (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: Senate Read and Adopted
2. March 3, 2026: Senate Hopper

Common questions

What is SR898?

SR898 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Atlanta Children's Day Shelter; recognize.

What does SR898 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SR898?

Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SR898?

Nan Orrock (D, 36), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR898?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73852