Gov. Deal’s Education Agenda Will Shape 2017 Legislature

Questions remain about Gov. Nathan Deal’s education agenda.

DAVID GOLDMAN / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia lawmakers return to the state Capitol on Jan. 9 with a full slate of priorities. But questions remain about Gov. Nathan Deal’s education agenda and how a new presidential administration will affect Georgia, leaving uncertainty about how this year’s session will play out.

Here’s a look at some of the top issues for 2017:

Education