GBPI In The News School choice presents challenges in rural Georgia February 28, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This year could be a big one for school choice. State lawmakers are considering expanding a program that gives tax credits to Georgians who help bankroll private school scholarships. Supporters say the program gives students in public schools better access to other education options. But for many Georgians, especially those living in rural communities, those options are […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education K-12
GBPI In The News Proposed ‘education savings account’ will be costly for taxpayers and benefit affluent city dwellers February 23, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia taxpayers could soon be funding private schools to the tune of nearly $1 billion a year or more, disproportionately benefiting well-off families in urban areas. An “education savings account” program would cost only about $39 million in its first year, but would balloon to an estimated $710 million in its third year, according to […] Read more » Claire Suggs K-12 State Budget
GBPI In The News Ga. plans boost to foster care funds February 10, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia’s 2018 budget could be ready for a House vote as early as next week. The human resources budget funds programs for children, the elderly and others with special needs. Foster care accounts for the largest part, according to a report by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Read the full article on Rome News-Tribune. Read more » Department of Human Services foster-care State Budget
GBPI In The News State insurance chief asks Congress to allow more local control January 27, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia’s insurance commissioner wants Republicans in Congress to allow states more flexibility in setting their own health insurance rules.Ralph Hudgens, who has long opposed the Affordable Care Act, also says that when it is repealed, as is likely, the federal government should fund state “high-risk’’ insurance pools for people with pre-existing health conditions. Read the […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Laura Harker medicaid
GBPI In The News If Georgia teachers are skeptical of governor’s 2 percent raise, here’s why January 13, 2017 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin Teacher skepticism of the governor’s announcement yesterday of a 2 percent raise reflects their recent experience. Gov. Nathan Deal promised a 3 percent raise last year — really a one-time bonus — but many teachers saw their paychecks unchanged or diminished due to higher insurance costs. Read the full article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » Claire Suggs education-reform-commission K-12
GBPI In The News School leaders look ahead to 2017 December 31, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Looking ahead to the new year, Gainesville and Hall County school officials remain committed to managing growth and funding capital projects, while staying focused on student achievement. Gainesville School Board Chairwoman Delores Diaz said that adding to the challenges ahead will be “adjusting to a new funding formula from the state.” Read the full article […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education Reform K-12
GBPI In The News Using 20th-century tools for 21st-century students doesn’t work December 22, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute recently released an evaluation on the much vaunted and duplicated Georgia HOPE Scholarship. They reported that while it has led to an increase in enrollment, it has not benefitted lower-income and students of color in substantial numbers. Read the full article on The Hill. Read more » Claire Suggs Higher Education HOPE Scholarship
GBPI In The News Teacher pay, school funding will return to lawmakers’ agenda December 13, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Lawmakers momentarily shelved education reform last winter when educators objected to proposals to change how they get paid. Those reform efforts, including a possible overhaul of the state’s education funding formula, are expected to resume next month when legislators return to the Gold Dome. Read the full article on the Moultrie Observer. Read more » Claire Suggs Education education-reform-commission K-12
GBPI In The News Laura Harker Georgia’s interest ebbs in Medicaid expansion December 13, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by Laura Harker State lawmakers were teed up last month to discuss ways of expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act that have been favored in other conservative states. But that was before Donald Trump’s stunning victory, which has made an overhaul of the controversial Obamacare law all but certain. Read the full article on The Tifton Gazzette. Read more » Affordable Care Act health Laura Harler medicaid
GBPI In The News Need-based tuition assistance can help Georgia reach its goals October 21, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Op-ed by GBPI’s Claire Suggs — Georgia leaders want to add 250,000 college graduates by 2025 as part of its official Complete College Georgia program. It’s hard to see how that happens in just eight years without a course correction. State leaders set that goal after concluding that 60 percent of jobs in Georgia will require […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education HOPE Scholarship
