Published March 7th, 2023
Georgia Senate passes bill to create state-funded education savings accounts
(The Center Square) — The Georgia Senate passed legislation to create state-funded education savings accounts. Under Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, taxpayers…
Published March 7th, 2023
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools
(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars…
Published March 1st, 2023
Georgia Senate committee advances education savings accounts bill
(The Center Square) – The Senate Education Committee voted to advance legislation creating state-funded education savings accounts. The committee voted 6-5 Tuesday afternoon in favor…
Published February 24th, 2023
Georgia lawmaker proposes state-funded education savings accounts
(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation would allow Georgians to create state-funded Education Savings Accounts. Under Senate Bill 233, taxpayers would fund $6,000 per student…
Published January 24th, 2023
South Carolina Senate could consider education scholarships
(The Center Square) — The South Carolina Senate could vote this week on legislation that includes scholarships for low-income students. The bill, S.39, sponsored by…
Published January 23rd, 2023
School choice legislation is likely from Georgia lawmakers this session
(The Center Square) — Georgia lawmakers are almost certain to discuss school funding and even school choice legislation during this year’s legislative session. “I think…
Published December 23rd, 2022
Georgia education officials cite education loss as a top priority for 2023
(The Center Square) – Georgia education officials say they plan to address lost learning opportunities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. But a leading Georgia nonprofit…
Fulton County judge stops enforcement of Georgia’s abortion ban, says law ‘must be reenacted’
(The Center Square) — A Fulton County judge enjoined the state from enforcing its abortion ban lawmakers passed before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe…
Published October 7th, 2022
Georgia’s graduation rate hits 84.1% as steady increase over past decade continues
(The Center Square) – Georgia public high schools recorded a graduation rate increase in 2022, continuing a steady uptick over the past decade. On Thursday,…
Published October 5th, 2022
Georgia to receive $38M federal grant to expand charter schools
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a nearly $38.3 million grant to fund the expansion of charter schools throughout Georgia.…
Published September 6th, 2022
Georgia teacher supply supplement will cost $20M
(The Center Square) – Georgia plans to spend about $20 million on a program to give teachers and school employees a $125 bonus, a state…
Published August 24th, 2022
Georgia Gov. Kemp releases more federal COVID relief dollars to support students
(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is continuing to give away federal money. This week, the governor announced the award of more than…
Decision awaited in lawsuit that could block Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law from taking effect
(The Center Square) — A Fulton County judge could soon decide whether to block the state’s fetal heartbeat law from taking effect. Last month, a…
Published August 1st, 2022
Georgia officials unable to determine total amount spent on school supply program for teachers
(The Center Square) – Georgia plans to give a $125 supplement to teachers in the state to offset the cost of classroom materials and ostensibly…
Published July 21st, 2022
Federal appeals court rules that Georgia’s fetal heartbeat bill can take effect
(The Center Square) – A federal appeals judge ruled Wednesday that Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law can take effect following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning…
Published July 20th, 2022
Georgia officials use federal grant to create school safety website, training for school districts
(The Center Square) – Georgia authorities are using a federal grant to fund a new website to disseminate school safety resources and updated training to…
Published July 18th, 2022
Georgia’s Cobb County school system allows appointed employees, not teachers, to carry guns at school
(The Center Square) – The Cobb County School Board approved a policy that allows some school employees, but not teachers, to carry guns at school.…
Published July 1st, 2022
Georgia commission will examine state’s civics education, make recommendations for improvements
(The Center Square) – A Georgia commission will explore ways to promote civic engagement and improve the state’s K-12 curriculum on public service. Senate Bill…
Published June 22nd, 2022
Georgia gubernatorial candidates spar over new teacher pay increases
(The Center Square) – Stacey Abrams, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, wants to increase the pay for teachers in Georgia. But Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign…
Published May 3rd, 2022
Experts say that Georgia lawmakers missed opportunities for education reform this session
(The Center Square) – Georgia lawmakers missed an opportunity to pass education reform, including expanding access to education for students statewide, experts told The Center…
Published April 4th, 2022
Kemp expected to sign Parents’ Bill of Rights
(The Center Square) – Georgia lawmakers have signed off on a measure to give parents more insight into what their children are learning in school.…
Published March 30th, 2022
Kemp signs bill barring schools from requiring students to wear masks
(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Tuesday to bar schools and government agencies from mandating students to wear a mask while…
Published March 17th, 2022
Georgia Senate kills school-choice bill
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate has killed a bill that would have allowed Georgians to put taxpayer money toward the cost of private…
Published March 15th, 2022
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban teaching ‘divisive concepts’
(The Center Square) – Georgia teachers would be banned from teaching “divisive concepts” in the classroom under legislation passed by the Georgia Senate. Senators voted, 34-20, in…
