Deal’s Plan For Failing Schools Likely To Be Met With Opposition
Gov. Nathan Deal unveiled a plan last week to change Georgia’s constitution so the state can take over failing public schools.
Education advocates are eager to see details but some already say they’re uncomfortable with the idea.
Gov. Deal laid out the proposal during his State of the State address.
“It would authorize the state to step in and help rejuvenate failing public schools and rescue students languishing in them,” said Deal.
Under the plan, the state could take over any school that’s been labeled failing for three years in a row. Three other states including Louisiana have a similar system in place.
Sid Chapman, president of the Georgia Association of Educators, says he’s already getting pushback from local officials.
“I don’t think local school districts are in favor of it all or the school board associations or the superintendents,” said Chapman. “We believe in local control and we don’t want any outside entities running the school districts.”
Deal’s plan is so far light on details, but legislation is expected to be introduced in the next few weeks.
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