ATLANTA— State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) appeared as a guest speaker for the Clayton County first graduating class of the Orange Duffle Bag (ODB) Initiative on Saturday, April 26, 2014. ODB is a 12-week after school program that provides at-risk teens and young adults programs to improve their educational success, ongoing advocacy, support to their guardians and caring adults, and service to the community. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott Serves as Guest Speaker for First Graduating Class of Orange Duffle Bag Initiative”
Rep. Scott Sponsors Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act
ATLANTA — State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced the introduction of House Bill 1044, otherwise known as the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Sponsors Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act”
Georgia House Honors March of Dimes Day and Donates Diapers for Premature Babies to Grady NICU
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives recognized Wednesday, March 13, 2013, as March of Dimes Day at the Georgia State Capitol in honor of the organization’s 75th anniversary. As part of the event, each of the 180 state representatives received a diaper specially made for babies born prematurely so that they could better understand the size and special needs of premature babies. The representatives then collectively agreed to donate the diapers to Grady Hospital’s nationally recognized neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Rep. Scott Sponsors Legislation Related to the Removal of School Board Members
ATLANTA — State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced the introduction of House Bill 550. This bill would create a peer review committee to make recommendations to the Governor regarding the removal or suspension of local school board members.
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Rep. Scott Sponsors Legislation to Change Tattoo Studio Requirements
ATLANTA — State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced the introduction of House Bill 118. This legislation would require tattoo studios to notify patrons that tattoos in certain locations could disqualify them from joining the military.
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