Georgia Public School Funding Issues

The Georgia legislature has consistently underfunded public schools, only fully funding them twice in 19 years. The Quality Basic Education Act dictates state funding, but since 2002, budgets have fallen short, leading to a cumulative $10.2 billion cut. This has resulted in larger class sizes and fewer resources. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools faced a $950 million cut. Despite this, Georgia has given billions in tax breaks without ensuring benefits for residents. The video urges lawmakers to invest in public education through sensible revenue policies.

How many times has the Georgia legislature fully funded public schools in the last 19 years?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What is the name of the law that determines the funding requirements for Georgia public schools?

• Education Funding Act

• Quality Education Act

• Basic Education Act

• Quality Basic Education Act

In what year did the Georgia legislature pass a budget that underfunded schools by $135 million?

• 2005

• 2002

• 2010

• 2000

How long did the trend of underfunding continue after 2002?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 20 years

How much money has Georgia cut from public schools since 2003?

• $10.2 billion

• $8 billion

• $5 billion

• $12 billion

What was the budget cut for the 2020-2021 school year?

• $1 billion

• $950 million

• $750 million

• $500 million

What has the Georgia legislature done instead of increasing revenue through fees?

• Increased school funding

• Increased teacher salaries

• Given tax breaks

• Reduced taxes

What did the legislature pass to funnel millions to private schools?

• A tax increase

• A voucher

• A grant

• A loan

What can Georgia lawmakers do to fully invest in public education?

• Raise revenue with commonsense policies

• Cut more school programs

• Increase tax breaks

• Reduce teacher salaries

Where can more information about Georgia's public school funding be found?

• georgia.gov

• schoolfunding.com

• education.org

• gbpi.org