Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR1828

Introduced
3/19/26  
Enrolled
3/19/26  

Caption

Kinsaul, Rachel; 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; commend

Summary

House Resolution 1828 is a ceremonial resolution commending Rachel Kinsaul, the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, for being named one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. The resolution recognizes her leadership, her commitment to high-quality education, and her work in agricultural education, project-based learning, and hands-on, career-connected instruction. The measure does not create or amend any law, impose any requirements, or appropriate funds. Instead, it expresses the House of Representatives’ appreciation for Kinsaul’s service to students, schools, and communities in Georgia and authorizes the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

Impact

HR 1828 has no direct legal or regulatory impact on Georgia statutes, state agencies, schools, or educators. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that serves only to recognize an individual educator and publicly celebrate her achievements on behalf of the House of Representatives.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The bill text frames Rachel Kinsaul as an exemplary educator whose work has had statewide and national significance, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or recorded votes against it. The resolution appears to have been introduced as a routine commendation rather than a contested policy measure.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the text or available legislative context. Because the resolution is purely ceremonial, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over funding, education policy, or statutory changes. Any discussion would likely have centered on the merits of Kinsaul’s accomplishments and the appropriateness of formal recognition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR870

Thomas, Jade; one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; commend

GA HR722

Ray, Laura; Berrien County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year top ten finalist; commend

GA HR483

Todd, Christy; Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year; commend

GA SR1008

Kinsaul, Rachel; commend

GA HR202

Congratulating The 2025 Librarian Of The Year, 2025 Middle School Principal Of The Year, 2026 School Counselor Of The Year National Finalist, 2026 Leilehua-mililani-waialua Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, And 2026 aiea-moanalua-radford Complex Area Teacher Of The Year.

GA SR0098

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Lily Joy, the 2024-2025 Head Middle School Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

GA SR0099

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Cheryl Wilson, the 2024-2025 Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

GA SR0097

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Molly Gillis, the 2024-2025 Warner Elementary School Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Metro Nashville Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

GA SR396

Kinsaul, Rachel; congratulate

GA HR6022

Congratulating and commending the members of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.