Adult credentials, student learning, graduation, and public-school funding.
High school or higher89.2%2020–2024 · #40 of 50 · highest first
Associate degree or higher43.4%2020–2024 · #30 of 50 · highest first
Bachelor’s degree or higher34.9%2020–2024 · #24 of 50 · highest first
Georgia over time
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Grade 4 reading Georgia · source units
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Georgia · 2024: 214.4 · Rank #27 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215
FactVote uses NAEP Data Service mean scale scores for all public-school students in Georgia. The series uses the total student group and the main reading and mathematics composite scales for Grade 4 and Grade 8. NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Georgia · state comparison
Adult educational attainment
Adults age 25 and older. Higher credentials overlap: these measures must not be added together.
Georgia · 2020–202489.2%
Georgia rank#40among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark89.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
High school or higher
Share of adults age 25+ with the stated credential or a higher credential.
Point-estimate ranks are not tests of statistical significance.
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Lower value · 84.7%Higher value · 94.9%Striped: unavailable
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Georgia · 89.2%2020–2024 · Rank #40 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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High school or higher · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Vermont
94.9%
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#2
Maine
94.8%
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#3
Montana
94.6%
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#4
New Hampshire
94.4%
—
#5
Wyoming
94.2%
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#6
North Dakota
94%
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#7
Minnesota
93.9%
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#8
Wisconsin
93.6%
—
#9
Alaska
93.6%
—
#10
Utah
93.4%
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#11
Iowa
93.3%
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#12
South Dakota
93.2%
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#13
Hawaii
93.2%
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#14
Colorado
92.9%
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#15
Washington
92.3%
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#16
Nebraska
92.2%
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#17
Pennsylvania
92.1%
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#18
Michigan
92.1%
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#19
Kansas
92%
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#20
Idaho
91.9%
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#21
Missouri
91.9%
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#22
Oregon
91.8%
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#23
Ohio
91.8%
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#24
Delaware
91.7%
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#25
Virginia
91.6%
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#26
Connecticut
91.5%
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#27
Massachusetts
91.4%
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#28
Maryland
91.1%
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#29
New Jersey
90.7%
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#30
Illinois
90.5%
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#31
Indiana
90.4%
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#32
North Carolina
90.1%
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#33
South Carolina
90.1%
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#34
Tennessee
90%
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#35
Florida
89.9%
—
#36
Rhode Island
89.7%
—
#37
Oklahoma
89.4%
—
#38
Arizona
89.4%
—
#39
West Virginia
89.3%
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#40
Georgia · your comparison
89.2%
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#41
Kentucky
88.9%
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#42
Arkansas
88.7%
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#43
Alabama
88.6%
—
#44
New Mexico
88%
—
#45
New York
88%
—
#46
Nevada
87.5%
—
#47
Louisiana
87.3%
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#48
Mississippi
87.1%
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#49
Texas
86%
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#50
California
84.7%
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Share of Georgia residents age 25 and older whose reported attainment is a regular high school diploma or equivalent (including GED or an alternative credential), some college, or an associate’s or higher degree.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Additional attainment measure
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
Method and limitations
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts estimate derived from the American Community Survey.
This measures adult attainment, not current K–12 graduation rates or school performance.
It includes people educated in different jurisdictions and time periods.
NAEP state comparisons use public-school students in the same grade and subject. National benchmarks include public and private schools.
Georgia · 2024214.4
Georgia rank#27among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark215Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Grade 4 reading
FactVote uses NAEP Data Service mean scale scores for all public-school students in Georgia. The series uses the total student group and the main reading and mathematics composite scales for Grade 4 and Grade 8.
NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects.
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Georgia
2024 · Georgia: 214.4 · Rank #27 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Georgia Grade 4 reading history
Period
Georgia
Compare
2003
213.6
2005
214.4
2007
218.9
2009
217.8
2011
220.8
2013
221.8
2015
222
2017
219.7
2019
218
2022
215.9
2024
214.4
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Lower value · 200.6Higher value · 224.8Striped: unavailable
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Georgia · 214.42024 · Rank #27 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Grade 4 reading · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Massachusetts
224.8
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#2
Wyoming
221.9
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#3
New Jersey
221.6
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#4
New Hampshire
221.5
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#5
Colorado
220.9
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#6
Indiana
220.1
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#7
Utah
219.3
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#8
Connecticut
219.2
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#9
Mississippi
218.5
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#10
Florida
218.2
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#11
Kentucky
218
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#12
Montana
217.2
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#13
Rhode Island
216.3
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#14
Louisiana
216
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#14
Ohio
216
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#16
Hawaii
215.8
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#16
Pennsylvania
215.8
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#18
Idaho
215.7
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#18
Washington
215.7
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#20
Maryland
215.6
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#21
North Dakota
215.5
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#22
Wisconsin
215.3
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#23
Tennessee
215.1
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#24
South Carolina
214.9
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#25
Iowa
214.6
—
#25
New York
214.6
—
#27
Georgia · your comparison
214.4
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#27
Minnesota
214.4
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#29
Illinois
214.2
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#30
South Dakota
214.1
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#30
Virginia
214.1
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#32
North Carolina
213.4
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#33
Alabama
213.2
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#34
Kansas
213.1
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#34
Nevada
213.1
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#36
Vermont
212.7
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#37
Missouri
211.9
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#37
Texas
211.9
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#39
California
211.7
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#39
Nebraska
211.7
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#41
Arkansas
209.7
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#42
Maine
209.6
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#43
Delaware
209.5
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#44
Michigan
209.1
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#45
Arizona
208.1
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#46
Oklahoma
207.3
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#47
Oregon
207
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#48
West Virginia
205.9
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#49
Alaska
201.6
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#50
New Mexico
200.6
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Compare spending per pupil and the composition of school revenue and current spending.
Georgia · FY2024$15,833
Georgia rank#28among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$17,619Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Current spending per pupil
Public elementary-secondary current spending per enrolled pupil.
Current spending excludes capital spending. More spending is not itself a measure of student outcomes.
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Lower value · $11.06KHigher value · $31.92KStriped: unavailable
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Georgia · $15,833FY2024 · Rank #28 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Current spending per pupil · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New York
$31,918
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#2
Vermont
$28,818
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#3
New Jersey
$27,234
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#4
Connecticut
$26,316
—
#5
Massachusetts
$24,429
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#6
Hawaii
$23,878
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#7
New Hampshire
$22,978
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#8
Delaware
$22,201
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#9
Rhode Island
$22,110
—
#10
Illinois
$21,776
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#11
Pennsylvania
$21,091
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#12
Alaska
$21,004
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#13
California
$20,791
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#14
Wyoming
$20,521
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#15
Maryland
$20,208
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#16
Maine
$19,962
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#17
Washington
$18,564
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#18
Michigan
$18,314
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#19
Oregon
$18,083
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#20
New Mexico
$17,664
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#21
Ohio
$17,257
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#22
Virginia
$17,104
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#23
North Dakota
$17,102
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#24
Minnesota
$17,098
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#25
Nebraska
$16,147
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#26
Wisconsin
$15,952
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#27
Colorado
$15,908
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#28
Georgia · your comparison
$15,833
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#29
West Virginia
$15,640
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#30
Louisiana
$15,581
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#31
Kansas
$15,558
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#32
South Carolina
$15,060
—
#33
Nevada
$14,812
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#34
Kentucky
$14,596
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#35
Iowa
$14,369
—
#36
Missouri
$14,241
—
#37
Arkansas
$13,873
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#38
Montana
$13,656
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#39
Alabama
$13,627
—
#40
Indiana
$13,622
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#41
North Carolina
$12,995
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#42
Texas
$12,895
—
#43
Tennessee
$12,882
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#44
South Dakota
$12,828
—
#45
Florida
$12,693
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#46
Mississippi
$12,324
—
#47
Oklahoma
$12,162
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#48
Arizona
$12,003
—
#49
Utah
$11,347
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#50
Idaho
$11,060
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All 50 states are listed, including states without a comparable observation. Ranks use stored source precision; displayed values may round to the same number.
The federal comparison uses a common adjusted cohort and school year. A newer state graduation snapshot, where retained, uses its own source and period; adult attainment is a separate measure.
Georgia · 2021–2284%
Georgia rank#33among 48 states with data
U.S. benchmark87%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Federal public-school cohort graduation rate
Share of the adjusted ninth-grade public-school cohort graduating in four years. From 2017–18, the federal measure counts regular diplomas and eligible state-defined alternate diplomas for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities; earlier years count regular diplomas only.
Published NCES state comparison through 2021–22. Rounded whole percentages produce tied ranks. Missing or suppressed values are excluded. Any newer state graduation snapshot uses its own period and cannot inherit this rank.
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Georgia
2021–22 · Georgia: 84% · Rank #33 of 48, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 87% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Georgia Federal public-school cohort graduation rate history
Period
Georgia
Compare
2011–12
70%
2012–13
72%
2013–14
73%
2014–15
79%
2015–16
79%
2016–17
81%
2017–18
82%
2018–19
82%
2019–20
84%
2020–21
84%
2021–22
84%
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Lower value · 77%Higher value · 91%Striped: unavailable
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Georgia · 84%2021–22 · Rank #33 of 48, highest firstSelected state
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Federal public-school cohort graduation rate · 2021–22 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
West Virginia
91%
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#2
Iowa
90%
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#2
Kentucky
90%
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#2
Massachusetts
90%
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#2
Missouri
90%
—
#2
Tennessee
90%
—
#2
Texas
90%
—
#2
Wisconsin
90%
—
#9
Connecticut
89%
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#9
Kansas
89%
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#9
Mississippi
89%
—
#9
Virginia
89%
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#13
Alabama
88%
—
#13
Arkansas
88%
—
#13
Delaware
88%
—
#13
Indiana
88%
—
#13
New Hampshire
88%
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#13
Utah
88%
—
#19
California
87%
—
#19
Florida
87%
—
#19
Illinois
87%
—
#19
Nebraska
87%
—
#19
New York
87%
—
#19
Pennsylvania
87%
—
#25
Hawaii
86%
—
#25
Maine
86%
—
#25
Maryland
86%
—
#25
Montana
86%
—
#25
North Carolina
86%
—
#25
Ohio
86%
—
#31
New Jersey
85%
—
#31
North Dakota
85%
—
#33
Georgia · your comparison
84%
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#33
Minnesota
84%
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#33
South Carolina
84%
—
#33
Washington
84%
—
#37
Louisiana
83%
—
#37
Rhode Island
83%
—
#37
Vermont
83%
—
#40
Colorado
82%
—
#40
Nevada
82%
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#40
South Dakota
82%
—
#40
Wyoming
82%
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#44
Michigan
81%
—
#44
Oregon
81%
—
#46
Idaho
80%
—
#47
Alaska
78%
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#48
Arizona
77%
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New Mexico
Not available
No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
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Oklahoma
Not available
No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
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Published charges describe prices before aid. Costs and outcomes require their own definitions and populations.
Georgia · 2022–23$7,075
Georgia rank#47among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$9,750Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Public four-year in-state tuition and fees
Average published annual charges at degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the state.
2022–23 academic year, current dollars. Tuition averages are weighted by undergraduate enrollment; room and board use the NCES reporting universe. Charges exclude aid and do not equal a typical student’s net cost.
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Lower value · $4.54KHigher value · $17.6KStriped: unavailable
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Georgia · $7,0752022–23 · Rank #47 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Public four-year in-state tuition and fees · 2022–23 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Vermont
$17,600
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#2
New Hampshire
$17,019
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#3
Pennsylvania
$16,217
—
#4
Connecticut
$15,763
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#5
New Jersey
$15,265
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#6
Illinois
$14,921
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#7
Virginia
$14,825
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#8
Rhode Island
$14,744
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#9
Michigan
$14,718
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#10
Massachusetts
$14,345
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#11
Minnesota
$12,873
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#12
South Carolina
$12,604
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#13
Oregon
$12,424
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#14
Delaware
$11,922
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#15
Arizona
$11,768
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#16
Kentucky
$11,299
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#17
Alabama
$11,081
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#18
Ohio
$10,922
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#19
Maine
$10,813
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#20
Hawaii
$10,484
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#21
Tennessee
$10,437
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#22
Iowa
$10,121
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#23
Maryland
$10,041
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#24
Missouri
$9,926
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#25
Indiana
$9,886
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#26
Louisiana
$9,843
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#27
Colorado
$9,798
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#28
North Dakota
$9,728
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#29
Kansas
$9,274
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#30
Mississippi
$9,120
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#31
South Dakota
$9,079
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#32
Wisconsin
$8,974
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#33
Arkansas
$8,879
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#34
Nebraska
$8,862
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#35
West Virginia
$8,715
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#36
California
$8,637
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#37
New York
$8,575
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#38
Oklahoma
$8,519
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#39
Alaska
$8,291
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#40
Texas
$8,195
—
#41
Washington
$8,006
—
#42
Idaho
$7,640
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#43
New Mexico
$7,526
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#44
North Carolina
$7,327
—
#45
Montana
$7,299
—
#46
Utah
$7,215
—
#47
Georgia · your comparison
$7,075
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#48
Nevada
$6,723
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#49
Wyoming
$5,100
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#50
Florida
$4,540
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Jul 1, 2026 · HB 1514 · Fulton County; Board of Education; change election date of president · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 1514
Fulton County; Board of Education; change election date of president
Jul 1, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Lydia Glaize · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, so as to change the date of election of the president of said board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on July 1, 2026.
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The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the reconstitution of the Office of Student Achievement as the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy; to provide for a combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan and Perkins State Plan; to provide for registered apprenticeship programs; to designate the Technical College System of Georgia as the state apprenticeship agency for the State of Georgia and provide for related authority and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on July 1, 2026.
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The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's median household income.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the reconstitution of the Office of Student Achievement as the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy; to provide for a combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan and Perkins State Plan; to provide for registered apprenticeship programs; to designate the Technical College System of Georgia as the state…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 20, 2026 · H.R.8937 · Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Georgia delegation · H.R.8937
Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026
May 20, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Lucy McBath · Sponsored
FactVote summary
The bill would direct the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to establish, support, or expand career and technical education programs in early childhood education. Grants could fund educational materials, work-based learning, educator recruitment and training, student support, and professional development, with priority for areas with childcare-provider shortages and certain child care services. Grants could last up to 5 years, with a possible 2-year extension, and recipients would provide independent evaluations and annual reports.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's median household income.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354(c)); (7) a description of how the program will benefit the child care system and early childhood education workforce; (8) an assurance that the eligible partnership will— (A) provide information to the Secretary, as requested, for evaluations that the Secretary may carry out; and (B) make data available to third parties for validation, in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 12, 2026 · HB 1340 · Hall County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; increase income cap · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 1340
Hall County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; increase income cap
May 12, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Derrick McCollum · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for homestead exemptions from Hall County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens, approved April 6, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4281), as amended, so as to increase the income cap on the homestead exemption provided to residents of the school district 62 years of age and older; to provide that any person 66 years of age or older shall receive a new exemption on the first $400,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on May 12, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
L. 1998, p. 4281), as amended, so as to increase the income cap on the homestead exemption provided to residents of the school district 62 years of age and older; to provide that any person 66 years of age or older shall receive a new exemption on the first $400,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws;…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 12, 2026 · HB 1602 · Gainesville, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 1602
Gainesville, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
May 12, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Matt Dubnik · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Gainesville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on May 12, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Gainesville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates,…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 12, 2026 · HB 1598 · Laurens County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 1598
Laurens County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
May 12, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Matt Hatchett · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Laurens County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on May 12, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Laurens County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective…
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Explore statements about schools, learning, college costs and educational attainment from FactVote’s Georgia candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
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2026 Georgia Attorney General — General Election
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Senate Record Authored foster custody reform (SB 133) to keep foster children out of hotel rooms and state offices, and authored the postsecondary tuition waiver (SB 107) for foster youth.
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Source topic or question: Fighting for Our Most Vulnerable
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Senate Record Authored foster custody reform (SB 133) to keep foster children out of hotel rooms and state offices, and authored the postsecondary tuition waiver (SB 107) for foster youth.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026
The future of our agriculture depends on the next generation. We will strengthen FFA and 4-H programs, build technical college partnerships, develop workforce pipelines, and support farm succession planning to create clear paths forward in agriculture for young Georgians.
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Source topic or question: Workforce & Youth Agriculture
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The future of our agriculture depends on the next generation. We will strengthen FFA and 4-H programs, build technical college partnerships, develop workforce pipelines, and support farm succession planning to create clear paths forward in agriculture for young Georgians.
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Every Georgia family deserves access to fresh, locally-grown food. We will support farm-to-school programs, regional food hubs, and institutional procurement to connect producers with consumers while building resilient food systems that serve rural and urban communities alike.
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Source topic or question: Food Access & Families
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Every Georgia family deserves access to fresh, locally-grown food. We will support farm-to-school programs, regional food hubs, and institutional procurement to connect producers with consumers while building resilient food systems that serve rural and urban communities alike.
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The greatest investment Georgia can make is in the next generation of agricultural leaders, technologies, and partnerships to continue expanding our state’s number one industry. As Commissioner, Tyler Harper will partner with schools and institutions of higher learning across the state to ensure tha…
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Source topic or question: Fighting for our farmers, producers and consumers to create a better Georgia.
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The greatest investment Georgia can make is in the next generation of agricultural leaders, technologies, and partnerships to continue expanding our state’s number one industry. As Commissioner, Tyler Harper will partner with schools and institutions of higher learning across the state to ensure that a cutting-edge, world-class agricultural education is available to students who want to learn the trade. In a climate of ever-changing technology, Georgia must also identify and cultivate emerging technologies and techniques that put Georgia farmers ahead of the curve. As Commissioner, Tyler will take the future of Georgia agriculture to the next level and keep Georgia farmers competitive and successful for generations to come.
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Institute: Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators and Georgia Legislative Leadership, the Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: Legislative Health Policy Certification Program, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
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Source topic or question: Putting People before Politics
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Institute: Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators and Georgia Legislative Leadership, the Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: Legislative Health Policy Certification Program, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
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Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Georgia legislators and Georgia’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Georgia’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
240 matching sponsorships or proposals · 122 Georgia incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Lamar County; school district ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide exemption
Apr 22, 2024 · Enacted
Rep. Beth Camp · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lamar County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a specified five-year phase-in period for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3702), so as to increase such homestead exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on April 22, 2024.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
L. 2013, p. 3702), so as to increase such homestead exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Lamar County; Board of Education; reconstitute and change description of districts
Mar 2, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Beth Camp · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4416), so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on March 2, 2022.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga.
Pike County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Mar 2, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Beth Camp · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3793), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on March 2, 2022.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga.
Quality Basic Education Act; computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement beginning in 2031; provide
Feb 20, 2025 · House Second Readers
Rep. Bethany Ballard · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on February 20, 2025: House Second Readers.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, adult education, literacy, or career and technical education. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed adult attainment estimate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such…
Quality Basic Education Act; half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; require in 2026-2027 school year
Feb 29, 2024 · House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Rep. Bethany Ballard · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on February 29, 2024: House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, adult education, literacy, or career and technical education. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed adult attainment estimate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exception; to revise…
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Bill WerkheiserGeorgia Legislature · HB 1139
Tattnall County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Feb 17, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Bill Werkheiser · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4654), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on February 17, 2022.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga.
3 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Bill YeartaGeorgia Legislature · HB 1564
Lee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
May 11, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Bill Yearta · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 67 years of age or older, and only for such ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire county school district bonded indebtedness; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on May 11, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 67 years of age or older, and only for such ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire county school district bonded indebtedness; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for…
Lee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
May 11, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Bill Yearta · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $40,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters;…
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on May 11, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $40,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements;…
Quality Basic Education Act; allow for students in ninth and tenth grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement
Apr 2, 2026 · Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Rep. Bill Yearta · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to allow for students in ninth and tenth grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on April 2, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, adult education, literacy, or career and technical education. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed adult attainment estimate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to allow for students in ninth and tenth grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Bruce WilliamsonGeorgia Legislature · HB 882
Walton County; Board of Education; change description of districts
Feb 17, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Bruce Williamson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3928), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on February 17, 2022.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to repeal certain provisions allowing personnel to carry weapons within school safety zones and at school functions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on February 20, 2025: House Second Readers.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to repeal certain provisions allowing personnel to carry weapons within school safety zones and at school functions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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