Staff Reports
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has just signed a new law bill, allowing families to use taxpayer money to send their kids to private school! This is a huge win for school choice and parents who want the best for their children. The “Georgia Promise Scholarship Act” bill will provide annual $6,500 scholarships to public school students in the bottom 25% for academic performance. That means families can now choose to send their kids to a better school if they feel that their current public school isn’t cutting it.
"Proclaiming that 'education is truly the great equalizer,' Gov Brian Kemp signed a law on Tuesday that will give up to $6,500 a year to some Georgia families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses." https://t.co/vOmGoIsEeq
— Mountain States Policy Center (@MtnStatesPolicy) April 23, 2024
Lt. Governor Burt Jones, a Republican, is thrilled about this new law. He believes there’s still more work to give parents the choice and resources to meet their child’s unique educational needs. And he’s right! Every child deserves an education tailored to their specific needs, and this bill is a step in the right direction.
The best part is that the program prioritizes families earning less than 400% of the federal poverty level – around $120,000 yearly for a family of four. But even families earning more than that are eligible for any leftover funds, so nobody is left out. This is a win-win for all Georgia families!
Some critics worry that this measure will take resources away from public schools. But can’t we give parents the freedom to choose the best education for their kids without worrying about this? It’s about time families have the power to make decisions that work for them, and this bill does just that.
Proclaiming that “education is truly the great equalizer,” Gov Brian Kemp signed a law on Tuesday that will give up to $6,500 a year to some Georgia families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses. #gapolhttps://t.co/sKe1k6m1BC
— WABE News (@wabenews) April 23, 2024
The bill also recognizes that every child has unique educational needs, and it’s about time Georgia’s education system honors that. This is a positive step toward creating an education system that supports every child’s situation and prevents a lack of quality education from holding children and communities back. It’s about time we put the kids and families first, and this bill does just that!
Critics from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute are deeply disappointed by the bill’s signing, saying it will divert crucial public money away from public K-12 schools. But seriously, don’t parents deserve the right to decide about their children’s education? This bill empowers thousands of Georgia families with the educational choices they deserve. It’s an important step forward for academic freedom in our state, and that’s something to celebrate!
