Georgia School Voucher Bill Passes State House, Heads to Senate
The bill aims to provide $6,500 education savings accounts for students in underperforming public schools, sparking debate over resources and inequality.
- Georgia Republicans have successfully passed a general school voucher bill through the state House, aiming to fund private school tuition and homeschooling.
- The bill, Senate Bill 233, provides $6,500 education savings accounts for students in public schools ranking in the bottom 25% for academic achievement.
- Critics argue the bill could divert resources from public schools and increase inequality, while supporters claim it empowers parents and aids students in poorly performing schools.
- The bill's passage marks a significant victory for school choice advocates in Georgia, overcoming previous opposition from some rural GOP members.
- The legislation now returns to the Senate for a final vote, with Governor Brian Kemp expressing strong support for the voucher plan.
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