ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) recently introduced House Bill 273, legislation that would require Georgia’s local boards of education to schedule a daily recess period for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Continue reading “Rep. Douglas Introduces Legislation Requiring Daily Recess”
Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations
ATLANTA — Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations: Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations”
Rep. Sandra Scott Commends Clayton County Delegation on Successful Legislative Session
ATLANTA — State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Chair of the Clayton County legislative delegation, commended the delegation for its work during the 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott Commends Clayton County Delegation on Successful Legislative Session”
Rep. Demetrius Douglas’ Resolution Urging More Recess Time in Schools Receives Final Passage
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Resolution 1342, sponsored by State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge), on March 16 during the 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Demetrius Douglas’ Resolution Urging More Recess Time in Schools Receives Final Passage”
Henry County Delegation Supports State Funding for Henry County Board of Education Bond Projects
ATLANTA – State Representatives Brian Strickland (R-McDonough), Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge), Dale Rutledge (R-McDonough), Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) and Senator Rick Jeffares (R-McDonough), along with the support of the Henry County delegation as a whole, recently expressed support of Governor Nathan Deal’s FY2017 budget proposal,which allocates bond funding to construction projects for Henry County Continue reading “Henry County Delegation Supports State Funding for Henry County Board of Education Bond Projects”