Sen. Billy Hickman Appointed to Key Education and Oversight Committees

ATLANTA (June 16, 2025) - Today, Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) announced his appointment to several key committees and commissions by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.

Sen. Hickman will serve on the following:

• Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission
• Agricultural Education Advisory Commission
• High School Athletics Overview Committee
• Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Oversight Committee
• Senate Committee on Education and Youth Subcommittee on Students with Disabilities
• Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

"These appointments represent areas I care deeply about: guaranteeing our students have the support they need inside and out of the classroom, protecting the future of agriculture and being good stewards of Georgia's natural and cultural resources," said Sen. Hickman. "I'm especially eager to focus on student attendance and disability services, which are critical to ensuring academic success and long-term opportunities for our children. I appreciate the confidence Lt. Gov. Jones has placed in me, and I look forward to continuing this work with colleagues and communities across the state."

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Sen. Billy Hickman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth. He represents the 4th Senate District which includes Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, and Evans County as well as a small portion of Chatham County. He may be reached at 404.463.1371 or by email at Billy.Hickman@senate.ga.gov.

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