SB 233 is pending in the Georgia House of Representatives. It would officially make Georgia a school choice state, allowing parents to cover a portion of the costs of private or homeschooling for students. State funds would follow students. Many supporters had hoped Governor Brian Kemp would publicly call for the passage of the legislation. About 30 minutes ago, he did just that with me on radio.
You made news with this. You have been advocating for months, and your efforts were successful. The Governor came on knowing he would have to declare a position. You took the opportunity on Arum's drivetime show to get a commitment from our Governor.
Now....keep going. Jobs not done. You need to use your voice to tell rural Georgians that this is a good thing.
We need more of this. And more right to work. Lastly, the states need to cut the college degree requirement for many of its government jobs and allow qualifications to be replaced by work experience.
The states that pass these things will do better. Those that don't will do worse. This is the great thing about a republic... states are the test-bed for legislation that works to fix problems and make things better for the people of the state.
Would a "call to action" alert help today or tomorrow?
You made news with this. You have been advocating for months, and your efforts were successful. The Governor came on knowing he would have to declare a position. You took the opportunity on Arum's drivetime show to get a commitment from our Governor.
Now....keep going. Jobs not done. You need to use your voice to tell rural Georgians that this is a good thing.
Cheers
The AJC’s columnist from the Teachers’ Union is railing against the bill today, so they must be worried. She’s 100% predictable.
Great job, Erick, for your advocacy for school choice. No doubt you had a large impact.
This got a mention on GPB’s “Lawmakers” TV show tonight.
Any updates on this yet? I know you said they might get to it tonight
But it’s not signed, therefor not law. Yet.
Here’s hoping and literally praying.
Whohooo
We need more of this. And more right to work. Lastly, the states need to cut the college degree requirement for many of its government jobs and allow qualifications to be replaced by work experience.
The states that pass these things will do better. Those that don't will do worse. This is the great thing about a republic... states are the test-bed for legislation that works to fix problems and make things better for the people of the state.
I wish more states would follow Georgia and others who did the right thing.
Great news
Great news.