State Senate Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Chuck Payne, R-Dalton, was greeted by Lt. gov. Burt Jones appointed a member of the Georgia Commission on Civic Education.
“I am honored to be appointed to the Georgia Commission on Civic Education, a commission I helped establish last year,” Payne said. “It is important that students understand the importance of civic engagement and are educated on the importance and role of state, local and federal government.
“By continuing to evaluate our citizenship courses, we ensure that Georgia students are receiving the most up-to-date education in the subject and know the true value of these institutions. I want Lt. gov. Thank Burt Jones for continuing to do so. Place your trust in me as I am pleased to serve in (this) capacity and look forward to working with all members of this distinguished commission, including my Senate colleague, Sen. Freddie Powell Sims, D-Dawson, and Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas, as we work to advance and improve civic education for all Georgians.”
The Georgia Commission on Civics Education was established under Senate Bill 220, a Payne-sponsored bill passed during the 2022 legislative session. The Commission consists of 17 members, including three Senate members appointed by the Senate President.
The legislative members of the commission serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the Georgia General Assembly. The commission is tasked with conducting reviews of citizenship education in Georgian schools, including but not limited to vocational, technical and agricultural education (CTAE), education for government and public administration and the law, public security, corrections and security trails.
Payne represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray counties and part of Gordon County. He can be reached at (404) 463-5402 or email chuck.payne@senate.ga.gov.
