According to Color for Change, there are …several education bills that could disproportionately harm Black communities in Georgia, either directly or indirectly. These legislative efforts have sparked debate among educators, parents, and advocacy groups, who argue that such measures may infringe upon student rights, divert essential resources from public education, and exacerbate existing disparities within the educational system.
1. Georgia Promise Scholarship Program (School Vouchers) – This bill diverts public education funding to private and home schools, which historically have fewer Black students and are less accessible to lower-income families. Public schools, which serve a higher percentage of Black students, could see reduced funding, leading to fewer resources, larger class sizes, and declining quality of education…