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Test-run of outdoor classrooms in Georgia schools clears General Assembly
['Kevin Hall']
Moultrie Observer
ATLANTA — Students in Georgia schools could soon have more opportunities to study outdoors instead of inside a classroom.
The state Senate gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that calls for a pilot program that incorporates outdoor learning spaces at K-8 schools chosen by the state Department of Education.
“I was able to benefit greatly from an outdoor classroom at North Habersham Middle School,” said state Sen. Bo Hatchett, R-Cornelia.
“Today’s students should also benefit from that same opportunity.”State Sen. Sheikh Rahman, D-Lawrenceville, said time away from the confines of school buildings will help students.
There will be a lot of benefits.”Under Senate Bill 148, the outdoor education pilot program will last at least three school years, and then state legislators will evaluate its impact.