EDUCATION FUNDING | PAGE Legislative

Background

In 2022, Senate lawmakers examined how the state funds public schools through a new study committee, which was created by legislation authored by Sen. Mike Dugan (R-Carrollton). Other members of the committee included:

Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Valdosta), chairman of the Appropriations Committee, which leads the development of the state budget for the Senate
Sen. Chuck Payne (R-Dalton), chair of the Education and Youth committee
Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Marietta), chair of the education subcommittee of the Appropriations committee
Sen. Nan Orrock, (D-Atlanta), member of the Appropriations committee
Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro), ex officio member

Resources

Joint Statement with Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, Georgia School Boards Association, and Georgia School Superintendents Association

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

Senate Study Committee to Review Education Funding Mechanisms