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Day: January 28, 2015

Recession-Era Cuts Remain for Georgia Schools, Despite Gains

Author Blog Claire Suggs K-12 Education

Recession-Era Cuts Remain for Georgia Schools, Despite Gains

January 28, 2015 / January 16, 2020 by Claire Suggs

The $8.49 billion for public schools in Governor Deal’s budget proposal shrinks some of the austerity cut in state K-12 funding. That’s the good news. But our overview of the proposed budget shows school districts will receive between $450 and $500 million less than called for in the state’s funding formula for public schools. Class […]

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Overview: 2016 Fiscal Year Budget for K-12 Education

Author Budget and Taxes Claire Suggs K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Reports

Overview: 2016 Fiscal Year Budget for K-12 Education

January 28, 2015 / January 16, 2020 by Claire Suggs

Still About $470 Million Short of Funding Formula The $8.49 billion for public schools in Governor Deal’s budget proposal shrinks some of the austerity cut in state K-12 funding. Districts that still furlough teachers and cut instructional days should get enough money to address both. However school districts will receive between $450 and $500 million […]

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