Education comprises more than 50 percent of state spending; therefore, if lawmakers refuse to add new revenues to the state budget, the likely consequences for years to come are: larger class sizes in K-12 schools, less school days for some K-12 schools, more adjunct faculty at colleges and universities instead of full-time faculty, cuts in pay for teachers and instructors, and less supportive services such as tutoring, advising, and professional development. Download the PDF.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Public Education Day at the Georgia Capitol; GBPI Statement on Recent Dual Enrollment Policy Changes
Ashley Young
February 18, 2026
Students, Educators and Advocacy Organizations Demand Action at Protect Public Education Day at Georgia Capitol
