Rep. Stovall kicked off 2016 Legislative Session with "Speak Your Mind" Education Townhall Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 9th. Many decided to join the conversation on discipline in the classrooms, video cameras in the special needs classrooms (HB614 Landon Dunson Act), and options for failing schools. View the article in Clayton News Daily
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2016 Legislative Session commenced on Monday, January 11th and proved to be an historic week for Rep. Stovall as a legislator.
- Selected as a member of the Committee of Escorts for Governor Nathan Deal for his 2016 State of State address to the House & Senate members and other persons of importance.
In the Governor's office w/ House & Senate members
Walking into the House Chambers escorting Gov. Deal
- Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution Metro Section as a Sponsor of HB614 Landon Dunson Act (Video Cameras in Classrooms of Special Needs)
- Featured in Macon Telegraph as co-signer on Rep. Allen Peake HB722 -let state license up to 6 medical cannabis companies. She was among 108 House members to sign. She was also featured previously in a picture as a co-signer on HB1 Medical Cannabisas. Read full Article
Join us on Monday & Tuesday
Free Registration www.educatega.com
Miss America- Beth Cantrell
National Endowment of the Arts Townhall at Atlanta Contemporary Museum
Clayton State Day
Honoring the Life of Hon. Julian Bond w/ his family
Spoke at the Well inviting House members to Educate Georgia Summit
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There have been many changes made in how education will be delivered since I took office in 2013 and many more proposed for the future. Check out the Education Reform Commission Sub-Committee Recommendations made on 11-19-15 click here
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Rep. Stovall's Legislation for 2015-16
HB 614 "Landon Dunson Act" Video Cameras in Classrooms of Children w/ Special Needs was introduced during 2015 session. Read more about it & like Facebook page HB-614-Landon-Dunson-Act . We are looking for families and teachers who would like to share their stories. We will be hosting townhall meetings. * The townhall meeting on Thurs. Nov. 14th at Zoo Atlanta was a success. We were able to hear from the concerns of educators, advocates and parents. NEXT TOWNHALL MTG: Join us on Sat. Jan. 9, 2016 at Clayton State University East Campus 10:30am-12pm 5823 Trammell Rd., Morrow 30260. This is open to the public.
HB 497 "Nonprofits Surplus Property" was introduced during 2015 session. This bill would allow Georgia 501 (c) (3) nonprofits w/ less than 15 employees to receive surplus property (equipment, furniture, etc.) at no cost for items w/ fair market value of $2,000 or less. This will allow these great organizations to better serve our communities with items Georgians have already paid for once but are no longer in need by local and state government entities. Click here for more information HB497
Are you a nonprofit in Clayton County or serve our communities? Please complete the Nonprofit Survey which was established by my office and a group of nonprofit leaders maintained by Clayton State University Center for Community & Justice Studies. Click here
South Georgia Nonprofit Collaboration Network is offering assistance to nonprofits whether start-up or established. Contact Ms. Tom McBeth 404-216-7795 or email: temcbeth@bellsouth.net
Providing Legislative Updates to the Community
Rep. Stovall enjoys speaking to organizations, schools, and churches throughout Georgia especially within District 74. These opportunities allow her to share information on resources available by government and private entities to enhance the overall community. Please don't hesitate to contact her for your next upcoming event by email: valencia.stovall@house.ga.gov phone: 404-656-0314
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House Study Committee Minutes: When legislators are contemplating the affect legislation will have on Georgians, study committees are formed to hear from experts and constituents about the bills. This year Rep. Stovall served on 2 House Study Committees which she felt the most passionate towards.
~ Post-Secondary Options for Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (just because a student is disabled doesn't mean he/she can't attend college or have gainful employment).
~ Fibroids Education & Awareness (affects of Fibroids on women of color, causes, and treatment)
These meetings were open to the public. You can view the videos of the meetings along with presentations. Click here
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