Introduction The Department of Human Services (DHS) oversees various services including foster care, child welfare, support for low-income individuals, aging services and child support.[1] Governor Kemp proposed increasing spending by about $1 billion to DHS in the Amended
Local communities throughout the state of Georgia are better off when families have affordable child care that meets their needs and fosters strong child development. However, the costs for licensed child care are too high for the typical family. Child
Among a range of duties, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities operates five state psychiatric hospitals, provides evaluation and treatment for individuals under the jurisdiction of the court system to determine their competency to stand trial,
The Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare safety net, reimburses hospitals for services provided to uninsured and underinsured Georgians, manages health insurance coverage for state and school system employees, and regulates health and long-term care facilities.
The Department of Public Health plays a vital role in safeguarding the well-being of Georgians, with responsibilities ranging from monitoring infectious diseases and health threats to responding to health-related disasters. Governor Kemp’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY)
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At Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), we envision a fair and inclusive Georgia where all people prosper. In keeping with that vision, we urge the state to honor the arduous journey of Black students and the invaluable role of
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) proudly presents an in-depth analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal, shedding light on critical aspects that impact Georgia’s public schools. GBPI’s Education Director, Dr. Stephen Owens,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive overview of the proposed 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education, authored by GBPI’s Education Analyst, Ashley Young. The report provides
Introduction Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal provides Georgia’s public schools $13.3 billion, a $1.4 billion increase above current funding. The proposal includes increases to the Quality Basic Education Program of $368 million to give teachers
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