ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Education Performance Metrics and Workforce Stability.
“I look forward to hearing from educators and experts from around the state about their experiences in our public education system,” said Rep. Lupton. “It’s vitally important to understand the practicalities of public education in order to improve outcomes for our students, no matter what their zip code.”
The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Education Performance Metrics and Workforce Stability will evaluate Georgia’s education evaluation measures to strengthen accountability, improve student success and strengthen teacher recruitment and retention.
Speaker Burns also appointed the following study committee members: State Representatives Carmen Rice (R-Columbus), Sandy Donatucci (R-Buford), Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta), Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta), Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Robins), Omari Crawford (D-Decatur), Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners), Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) and Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons).
More information about 2026 study committees may be found here.
Meeting notices, agendas and additional details for 2026 study committee meetings will be posted here.
Representative Karen Lupton represents the citizens of District 83, which includes a portion of DeKalb County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Education, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications and Human Relations & Aging committees.
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