ATLANTA (June 29, 2022) | Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve on the Georgia Commission on Civics Education.
“While every educational discipline is important and should be taken seriously by students and educators alike, there is no single subject more relevant to our day to day lives than civics,” said Sen. Anavitarte. “Aside from learning essential foundational knowledge about the branches of government, the origins of the Constitution, or how a bill becomes a law, students need to be prepared beyond that in order to fully understand and participate in the civic process. Through this Commission, I hope to find ways we can bridge the gap between civics education and civics participation and find approaches for students to gain a thorough understanding of civic knowledge, skills and values.”
The Georgia Commission on Civics Education was created through the adoption of Senate Bill 220, known as the “Georgia Civics Renewal Act,” during the 2022 Legislative Session. The Commission will be composed of 17 members and will be responsible for identifying ways to promote civic engagement and enhance Georgia’s K-12 curriculum on public service.
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For Immediate Release:
June 29, 2022
Andrew Allison, Director
404.656.0028