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Sen. Donzella James to Hold Diaspora Day Press Conference

ATLANTA (March 17, 2025) — Tomorrow, March 18, at 1:00 p.m., Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference on Diaspora Day.

MEETING DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: South Steps, State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE PRESS CONFERENCE:         

Sen. James will speak on the importance of International Diaspora Day. International Diaspora Day is observed annually and recognizes the economic, social and cultural impact of individuals who have migrated from their countries of origin while maintaining strong ties to their heritage. The day serves as a platform for discussions on policies that support diaspora engagement, international cooperation and the role of global communities in fostering development and unity.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.


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Sen. Donzella James serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs. She represents the 35th Senate District, which includes portions of Douglas and Fulton counties. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.1379 or by email at donzella.james@senate.ga.gov

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Sen. Kenya Wicks Celebrates Passage of Senate Bill 236

ATLANTA (March 12, 2025) — On March 6, 2025, Sen. Kenya Wicks (D–Fayette) passed her first bill, Senate Bill 236, the “Quality Basic Education Act,” on the Senate floor. This bill will allow active-duty military parents with relocation orders to enroll their students in schools within their intended school district of residence before their official physical residency begins.

“I am pleased my first bill was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support,” said Sen. Wicks. “As a military parent whose family served on multiple bases, I understand the burden parents, military children and schools face when families move. Waiting for school calendars, military orders and official residency documentation to align can lead to late enrollment and students unnecessarily falling behind. SB 236 will tackle this issue, ease burdens for service families and allow students to start at their new schools when the timing works best for the family and student.”

SB 236 amends the “Quality Basic Education Act” and aims to ensure school enrollment for children of active-duty service members who have received military orders to transfer bases to Georgia. Students will be eligible for enrollment regardless of whether their parents have signed a lease, bought a house or established a physical residency in that school’s attendance zone.

You can find more information about the legislation here.

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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. RaShaun Kemp Celebrates Senate Passage of Senate Bill 93 to Ban Three-Cuing System

ATLANTA (March 7, 2025) — Yesterday, Senate Bill 93 passed out of the Senate. The bill bans the use of the three-cuing methods to teach reading. The three-cuing method relies on meaning, structure and syntax, and visual cues to help students identify words, often leading to issues with a student’s ability to read.

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