Reporter Newspapers: Lobbyists gear up for independent schools
“Historically, the top-ranked school systems in the state are city school systems,” Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis said. “We know what works, so why not support and educate people on a potential bill which promotes quality education and system improvements?” If you have a right-sized school system you actually see an…
Reporter Newspapers: Bill allowing independent school systems on hold until 2016
In the last legislative session, Rep. Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) figured his chances were slim of getting HR 4 passed, which would have allowed cities in Georgia to form independent school systems, something that has been prohibited by the state Constitution since 1945. More lobbying time was needed, said Erika Harris,…