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Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield urge Georgia General Assembly toapprove $500M investment to support students living in poverty

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  • Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield urge Georgia General Assembly toapprove $500M investment to support students living in poverty January 25, 2026
    ATLANTA –State Representatives Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) are calling on the Georgia General Assembly to approve a $500 million investment to better support students living in poverty through House Bill 27, the Investing in Every Student Act. The legislation was introduced by Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield during […]
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