ATLANTA – State Representative Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth) commented on the Georgia Senate’s passage today of House Bill 91. Sponsored by Rep. Coleman, HB 91 will allow students to receive a diploma regardless of if they failed a portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Having now passed both the House and Senate chambers, HB 91 is expected to be signed into law by Governor Deal at 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 in the Governor’s office. Continue reading “Senate Passes House Bill 91, Governor Deal to Sign into Law on Monday”
Rep. Brooks Coleman Appointed to Education Reform Commission
ATLANTA – State Representative Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth) today was appointed to the Education Reform Commission by Governor Nathan Deal. The commission is charged with studying the state’s education system and providing recommendations to Governor Deal for possible improvements to the system. Continue reading “Rep. Brooks Coleman Appointed to Education Reform Commission”
House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee”
House Passes Legislation to Modernize K-12 Education Funding
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 192 by a vote of 160 to 3, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation to Modernize K-12 Education Funding”
The Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Help Local School Boards
House Bills 905, 906, 907 and 923 emphasize local control
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives passed a series of education-related measures Tuesday to give local boards of education the tools they need to make the best decisions for students, teachers and schools. Continue reading “The Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Help Local School Boards”