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This bill, known as the Investing in Every Student Act, amends Georgia's education funding law to expand support for students living in poverty by creating a new grant program. The bill defines several categories of students experiencing economic challenges, including those receiving SNAP or TANF benefits, homeless students, foster care students, and migrant students. The State Board of Education will provide grants to local school administrative units to supplement services for these students, calculated based on the total number of qualifying students enrolled. These grants will be in addition to existing funding and must be calculated at 25 percent of the base amount determined by current education funding formulas. Importantly, at least 90 percent of the grant funds must be directly used for programs benefiting the targeted student populations. The legislation aims to provide additional financial support and resources to school districts serving students facing economic hardship, recognizing the unique challenges these students may encounter in their educational journey. By broadening the definition of students living in poverty and mandating targeted spending, the bill seeks to create more equitable educational opportunities across Georgia's public school systems.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69307