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Dyslexia Day at the Capitol 2020

February 26, 2020

| Community Involvement, Events, Legislation, News, Students

Yesterday, Ms. Kim & Ms. Tammy went to the capitol for Dyslexia Day 2020 and this year they took two students, Will & Krissy. Both students were able to see how the legislative process works, as well as interact with advocates and lobbyists for dyslexia and other special needs students. In addition to speaking with […]

Senate Bill 173 up for Reconsideration

February 26, 2020

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| Fundraising, Legislation, News, Scholarships, Tuition

Senate Bill 173 is up for reconsideration during this legislative session. The bill addresses Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and was introduced last session and defeated 28-25. The bill would allow parents to use funds earmarked for public education to pay for qualified education expenses, including private school tuition. This would not be dependent on an […]

Georgia Legislature “Crossover Day” Summary

March 12, 2019

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| HOPE Scholarship, Legislation, News, Scholarships, Tuition

Thursday, March 7, was the deadline to move bills from the Senate to the House and vice versa. However, legislation that failed to “cross over” may still pass by riding on other education-related bills before the session ends on April 2. Here is a wrap up of what may affect our families. Senate Bill 48, […]