Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp has consistently prioritized educational funding in Georgia. Education funding in Georgia represented approximately half of the state budget, with most of the funding going to the P–12 school systems. Multiple salary raises and other financial incentives have created a positive outlook in Georgia, especially for the K–12 school system. Higher education is experiencing a few financial pitfalls as enrollment continues to decrease. Georgia spends approximately $11,500 per pupil, consistent with the national average. One priority in Georgia is to revise the outdated state formula for funding education. Multiple legislators, educators, and other stakeholders have started the initial stages of outlining the need for revisions.