Ashley Young Budget Primer David Schaefer Education Higher Education Ife Finch Floyd K-12 Education Reports Georgia Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2025 August 8, 2024 / August 8, 2024 by Ashley Young This section is co-authored by Vice President of Research and Policy, David Schaefer, Director of Economic Justice Ife Finch Floyd and Senior Education Analyst Ashley Young. The 20-Year View In 2004, Georgia’s per capita spending on elementary, secondary education and higher education combined was 32nd in the nation; in 2021, it was 42nd. For 20 […] Read more » Budget child care services Education Georgia higher ed k-12 education K-12 schools lottery reserves Pre-K pre-K funding private school vouchers tcsg universities usg
GBPI In The News Press Stephen Owens Kemp signs private-school vouchers bill April 23, 2024 / May 7, 2024 by Stephen Owens ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a private-school vouchers bill Tuesday, culminating a fight Republicans have waged for years to give students in low-performing schools another option. Senate Bill 233, which the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed last month largely along party lines, will offer vouchers worth up to $6,500 to parents of children enrolled in […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation k-12 education K-12 schools private school vouchers SB 233 school vouchers Senate Bill 233 vouchers
GBPI In The News Press Stephen Owens Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant Republicans in voucher push March 14, 2024 / March 27, 2024 by Stephen Owens ATLANTA — Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics. Burns made what he said was his first-ever appearance at a House Education Committee meeting Wednesday. He urged the panel to advance […] Read more » GBPI Georgia Georgia Lawmakers Georgia legislation k-12 education K-12 schools private school vouchers SB 233 school vouchers Senate Bill 233 vouchers
K-12 Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal for K-12 Education January 31, 2024 by Lauren Frazier 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, has provided invaluable insights into the proposed budget, emphasizing both positive advancements and areas of […] Read more » Budget Overview budget practices Budget Surplus Dr. Stephen Owens equitable growth Fiscal Policy GBPI Georgia Economy georgia-budget higher ed k-12 education K-12 schools revenue growth state investments state spending Stephen Owens Surplus Funds transparency
Budget and Taxes K-12 Education Reports Stephen Owens Overview: 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for K-12 Education January 30, 2024 / January 31, 2024 by Stephen Owens 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 a cost-of-living adjustment and $242 million to assume an additional increase to the employer share […] Read more » Budget K-12 k-12 education
GBPI In The News Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Unveils 2024 State Policy Priorities: A Blueprint for Equity and Prosperity January 11, 2024 / January 11, 2024 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is proud to announce its 2024 State Policy Priorities, a comprehensive agenda aimed at promoting the well-being and economic security of Georgia’s marginalized communities. As the state gears up for a new legislative session, GBPI continues to advocate for transparent, equitable, and responsible policies that […] Read more » Blog budget and taxes Cash and Safety Net Community Impact Health Justice Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants k-12 education People-Powered Prosperity worker justice
K-12 Education Press Press Releases & Statements PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) Unveils Insightful Report Titled “What is Chronic Absenteeism” January 9, 2024 by Lauren Frazier GEORGIA – The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) announces the release of its comprehensive report, “What is Chronic Absenteeism,” shedding light on the multifaceted factors contributing to K-12 absenteeism. The report, spearheaded by GBPI’s Education Director, Dr. Stephen Owens, delves into crucial aspects such as school transportation, mental health, the lingering impacts of the […] Read more » Budget Surplus early childhood education Fiscal Policy Georgia Economy Georgia schools georgia-budget k-12 education K-12 schools mental health revenue estimates School Buses state investments student poverty student transportation Surplus Funds transparency Undesignated Reserves
GBPI In The News Press Georgia schools superintendent eyes revamped funding approach in 2024 legislative session November 14, 2023 / December 14, 2023 by Lauren Frazier Public schools make up the biggest portion of Georgia’s state budget, so when lawmakers head to Atlanta each January to fund the government and pass new laws, education always has a prominent role. This January could see delivery on efforts to make students living in poverty a priority in the state’s funding formula, new pay […] Read more » Budget Surplus early care and education education budget fiscal management Fiscal Policy fiscal year 2024 FY 2024 georgia-budget k-12 education public funds public school school budget School Buses state investments state spending Surplus Funds Undesignated Reserves
Ashley Young Budget Primer Education Higher Education Ife Finch Floyd K-12 Education Reports Stephen Owens Georgia Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2024 June 27, 2023 / June 26, 2023 by Stephen Owens This section is co-authored by Director of Education Dr. Stephen Owens, Director of Economic Justice Ife Finch Floyd and Education Analyst Ashley Young. Georgia’s 2024 Education Budget The state budget for K-12 public schools is $11.9 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, an increase of $1.2 billion from FY 2023. Seventy-two percent of the additional […] Read more » Budget child care services Education Georgia higher ed k-12 education K-12 schools lottery reserves Pre-K pre-K funding private school vouchers tcsg universities usg
GBPI In The News Georgia’s struggling school bus system: Finding funds and drivers May 8, 2023 / May 19, 2023 by Anthony Hill Over the past 30 years, as Georgia’s population has grown, public schools in most districts have seen increased enrollment, fuel prices have risen, and labor costs have soared. The state’s student transportation budget has expanded, too, tripling in size. Owens of GBPI said the state’s 2022 appropriation for buses “is a wonderful and welcome investment, […] Read more » bus driver bus driver shortage Economic Justice k-12 education school bus worker justice
