Higher Education Jennifer Lee K-12 Education Reports Dual Enrollment Requires Sustainable Funding to Promote High School and College Success November 14, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Lee | 1 Comment on Dual Enrollment Requires Sustainable Funding to Promote High School and College Success Download PDF Overview Dual Enrollment presents an opportunity to better prepare students for success in both high school and college. Soon most jobs will require some level of postsecondary education.[1] Dual Enrollment prepares students for the transition between secondary and postsecondary education and helps students get to and through their chosen higher education paths and […] Read more » Dual Enrollment Education Higher Education
Blog Budget and Taxes Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Supreme Court To Hear Arguments on Fate of DACA Program November 12, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Stephanie Angel The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2012 and granted some undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children temporary relief from deportation. Since its inception, DACA has provided relief to approximately 21,110 individuals who have made a home and built a life in Georgia, contributing to our communities as […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes daca immigration tax cuts
Health Justice Laura Harker Reports State Health Care Proposals Fall Short and Undermine Comprehensive Health Plans November 11, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker Download PDF On November 4, 2019, Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Health released two new health care proposals: draft applications for an 1115 Medicaid waiver and a 1332 state innovation waiver. The 1115 Medicaid waiver focuses on coverage options for people with incomes below the poverty line ($12,000 for an individual […] Read more » health medicaid Medicaid Expansion waivers
Blog Higher Education Jennifer Lee University System Guides Students into Majors Earlier to Improve Graduation Rates October 23, 2019 / March 18, 2021 by Jennifer Lee University System Guides Students into Majors Earlier to Improve Graduation Rates “What’s your major?” is a common question on college campuses. Georgia’s university system is changing its practices to shorten the time a student answers, “I’m undecided.” Some students step on campus with a clear idea of their academic focus, such as engineering or fine […] Read more » choosing a major Higher Education momentum approach Momentum Year University System of Georgia
Fact Sheets Health Justice Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Laura Harker Five-Year Waiting Period Is a Barrier to Immigrant Health Care Access October 21, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Laura Harker | 1 Comment on Five-Year Waiting Period Is a Barrier to Immigrant Health Care Access Before 2017, the national uninsured rate for children declined for nearly 10 years; however, the share of uninsured children suddenly increased that year (the most recent year available). In Georgia, the number of children without health insurance increased by 21,000. There are many reasons that progress to covering more children has stalled, including cuts to […] Read more » CHIP health immigrants immigration medicaid PeachCare
Blog Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD 2020 Revenue Collections Fall Short of State’s Estimates October 18, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Based on the first quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, which began July 1, the state of Georgia faces mounting shortfalls in both income tax and sales tax collections, which make up nearly 80 percent of funding needed to operate our state government. Under the budget enacted earlier this year, Georgia’s general fund revenue estimate […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes tax cuts
Budget and Taxes GBPI In The News Georgia agencies’ plans to reduce budgets heavy on job, pay cuts October 17, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Caitlin Highland Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration says layoffs should be the last resort for state agencies trying to meet his call for budget cuts, but department heads have been contacting employees in recent weeks to tell them their jobs may be eliminated, or that they’ll have to take huge pay cuts. GBPI Policy Analyst Danny Kanso said […] Read more » Budget Cuts danny kanso State Budget
K-12 Education Reports Stephen Owens Education in Georgia’s Black Belt: Policy Solutions to Help Overcome a History of Exclusion October 10, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Stephen Owens | 1 Comment on Education in Georgia’s Black Belt: Policy Solutions to Help Overcome a History of Exclusion Georgia lawmakers must address the legacy of exclusion that students in the Black Belt region face. Read more »
Blog Community Impact Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Athens Listening Session: Students, Caregivers and Community Leaders Look to Create New Opportunities September 25, 2019 / April 2, 2020 by Caitlin Highland Last month, GBPI staff continued our series of listening sessions around the state by spending two days in Athens. We started our Tuesday with students at a health care certification program. These students—all women of color—had entered the program to be able to improve their financial security. Many were unaware until entering the program what […] Read more » GBPI Listens health medicaid
Blog Budget and Taxes Featured Georgia Lawmakers Weigh Deep Budget Cuts, Possible Second Tax Cut Against Key Priorities September 23, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by Alex Welch Last month, Gov. Brian Kemp directed most Georgia agencies to cut state spending, marking the first call for mandatory budget cuts since the Great Recession. If the governor recommends all of the cuts proposed by agency leaders, lawmakers will be asked to consider $530 million in spending cuts while they also consider a reduction to […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes tax cuts
