Georgia’s top school official is calling for “sweeping reforms in state safeguards related to school district financial management.” State School Superintendent Richard Woods calls for the reforms on the heels of reports that Dublin City Schools faces a severe budget shortfall – reportedly a $13.4 million deficit and nearly $7 million in unpaid health benefits.
“Georgia’s students deserve stability in their learning, and teachers deserve to go to work knowing they will be paid for their efforts,” Woods said. “Over the last several months, we have seen an increased need for clarification regarding how the state may legally support school districts which do not meet their local fiscal requirements, by updating and expanding state law. I am asking that the General Assembly come together to consider what additional supports are needed to ensure the financial health of local school districts.”
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