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Georgia Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, rewrote a bill that would have let families use some state money for private services, including private school tuition and tutors. The new legislation, which is attached to another bill, tightens up some regulations, including qualification requirements and clarifying which institutions can receive state funds.

School Voucher Bill Gets New Life In Georgia Senate

Martha Dalton • Mar 21, 2019

Georgia House Bill 83 would make each elementary school establish daily recess for students in kindergarten through Grade 5. The bill “encourages’’ schools to make recess 30 minutes long.

Ga. Bill’s Goal: Improving Kids’ Bodies — And Minds — By Requiring Recess

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 20, 2019

New interim president Kevin James has told supporters Atlanta’s Morris Brown College will be "accredited within 12 to 18 months."

Morris Brown College Seeks To Regain Accreditation

Associated Press • Mar 20, 2019

‘We Couldn’t Be More Proud’: 6 Washington High School Students Admitted To Georgia Tech

Martha Dalton • Mar 12, 2019

Ga. Senate Rejects School Voucher Bill

Martha Dalton • Mar 6, 2019

Morris Brown College Taps Kevin James As Interim President

Martha Dalton • Feb 28, 2019