Blog Claire Suggs Health Justice K-12 Education Updated: Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Georgia’s Most Vulnerable Students September 21, 2017 / January 14, 2020 by Claire Suggs More than 118,000 students in Georgia cope with disabilities. Some are students with visual or hearing impairments while others have autism or developmental delays. Many have learning disabilities, speech impairments or other intellectual or physical disabilities. These children need extra support to attend classes with their peers and fulfill their potential. This extra support requires […] Read more » Claire Suggs Federal Medicaid Cuts Georgia Department of Education Graham-Cassidy health health-care K-12 medicaid
Blog Claire Suggs K-12 Education Georgia’s Tax Credit School Scholarship Program Lacks Accountability August 31, 2017 / January 14, 2020 by Claire Suggs Proposals to create school voucher programs, including tax credit scholarship programs, continue to pop up in a growing number of states and at the federal level. This has spurred some voucher proponents to call for greater accountability for schools participating in these programs. This would be a welcome change in Georgia. The state’s tax credit […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education Georgia Department of Education K-12 school vouchers tax credit scholarship program
Blog Claire Suggs K-12 Education Medicaid Cuts Threaten Student Learning, School District Finances June 19, 2017 / January 14, 2020 by Claire Suggs Medicaid protects Georgia’s children. Nearly half of our children, or 1.3 million, are able to go to a doctor and access other health care services through Medicaid benefits. This helps them stay healthy and in the classroom so they can keep up with schoolwork. The proposed cuts to Medicaid contained in the American Health Care […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education health K-12 medicaid
Claire Suggs Reports School District Funding Squeeze Continues June 8, 2017 / January 14, 2020 by Claire Suggs School districts across Georgia face financial challenges that limit their ability to meet the needs of all students, especially when they’re from low-income families. This jeopardizes Georgia’s economic future. The state needs a skilled workforce to attract and develop industries with jobs that pay well. Tomorrow’s workforce is in classrooms across the state today. Instead […] Read more » Claire Suggs Education K-12 Legislature public-schools State Health Benefit Plan
GBPI In The News Three Colquitt County schools climb off state watch list April 14, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Dozens of struggling schools that were once flagged for state support have since made strides. The state Department of Education announced this week that one-third of the 274 schools identified as “focus” or “priority” schools because achievement gaps or low student performance had shucked off those labels. Read the full article on The Moultrie Observer. Read more » Claire Suggs Education K-12
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 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
