Alex Camardelle Higher Education Jennifer Lee Reports Worker Justice A Two-Generation Approach: Solutions to Support Student Parents and Their Children December 13, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle | 2 Comments on A Two-Generation Approach: Solutions to Support Student Parents and Their Children Download PDF written by Alex Camardelle, Senior Policy Analyst and Jennifer Lee, Policy Analyst Overview A parent’s educational level can be a strong predictor of their child’s own educational success and economic outcomes. Parents with higher levels of education also have higher earnings and are more likely to be employed in family-supporting careers. These educational […] Read more »
K-12 Education Reports Effects of School Funding Cuts Continue to Linger December 4, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Lamees Aisami Download PDF Education itself extends beyond the role of a society’s public good. It is not just morally right to ensure Georgians can access a quality education, it is economically beneficial.[1] Quality public education, when administered correctly, can improve economic outcomes for students when they transition into the workforce or pursue a postsecondary credential. For […] Read more »
Blog Health Justice GBPI Presents 1115 Waiver Public Comments November 25, 2019 / May 19, 2020 by Laura Harker On Nov. 22 at the Kennesaw public hearing held by the Georgia Department of Community Health, GBPI Senior Health Policy Analyst Laura Harker offered public comments on the state’s 1115 waiver proposal. Below are her full comments presented at that hearing. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute shares the goals of increasing access to health […] Read more » 1115 waiver health medicaid Medicaid Expansion waivers
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
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 »
