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THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

The Governor's Honors Program is a summer enrichment residential program for the
state’s best and brightest high school students which provides specialized instruction
that differs from the regular curriculum in content, delivery and expectation of student
response. The program provides the state of Georgia with future leaders who are
problem solvers, divergent thinkers, and team builders; and

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement works closely with all of Georgia’s
education agencies to further the strategic goal of implementing innovative strategies to
increase student achievement; and

A collaborative effort among state agencies will provide the Governor’s Honors Program
with enhanced educational opportunities for students, greater awareness of the program
across the state, and increased outreach to sources of Volunteer and financial support.

Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT To THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF
THE STATE OF GEORGLA, IT Is HEREBY

That, as of August 1, 2013, the Governor’s Honors Program will be administered by the
Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

IT IS FURTHER

That, as of August 1, 2013, the Department of Education will transfer all paper and
electronic files, documents, emails, other records, and outstanding contracts to the
Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

IT IS FURTHER

That, as of August 1, 2013, the Department of Education will transfer $400,000 in state
funds to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. After settlement of financial
obligations from the 2013 session of the Governor’s Honors Program, any additional
unexpended funds will be transferred to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement
during the Fiscal Year 2014 amended appropriations process.

This :2 L‘ day of July, 2013.

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