School spending, enhanced HOPE and vouchers on minds of Georgia lawmakers in session’s final days

Georgia students and families could see big changes to their public schools this year as lawmakers continue work on numerous education bills that pump more money into classrooms, sweeten the HOPE Scholarship and expand school vouchers.

But as the chill of winter gives way to the pollen-coated warmth of spring, time is running short to turn these bills into laws. March 29 is Sine Die in Georgia, the final chance for state lawmakers to send legislation to the governor’s desk before heading back to their districts for the year.

Here’s a look at what could be coming out of the final, frantic days of the Legislative session.