Georgia CommonsHR 1242: Quality Basic Education and Full-Time Equivalent funding formulas; support revision
Last action February 9, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution expresses support for reviewing and revising the state's Quality Basic Education and Full-Time Equivalent school funding formulas to better fund wraparound services like mental health and counseling support.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law or funding formula itself. Instead, it states the House of Representatives' support for a future comprehensive revision of the Quality Basic Education (QBE) and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) formulas, which determine how state money is distributed to public schools. The resolution explains that current formulas may not fully address student needs for wraparound services such as mental health support, counseling, health services, and family engagement. It also lists several federal education funding titles (Title I through Title IX) and civil rights protections like the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as context for why comprehensive support matters. The only concrete action directed is that the Clerk of the House make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- States the House of Representatives' support for a comprehensive revision of the QBE and FTE school funding formulas.
- Identifies wraparound services such as mental health support, counseling, health services, and family engagement as areas needing better funding.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Does not itself amend any Georgia statute, create funding, or set a deadline for any formula revision.
Who it affects
Public school students and families in Georgia, especially those who may need mental health, counseling, or family engagement services; local school districts that rely on QBE and FTE funding; and state education officials who would be involved in any future formula revision.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it carries no funding or legal requirement on its own. It signals House support that could shape future legislation on how Georgia calculates and distributes school funding for student support services.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the QBE and FTE formulas as the main mechanisms for allocating school funding in Georgia.
- It identifies wraparound services, including mental health support, counseling, health services, and family engagement, as underfunded needs.
- It references federal funding titles (Title I through Title IX) and laws such as the ADA and Civil Rights Act of 1964 as relevant context.
- The resolving clause states House support for a comprehensive revision of the QBE and FTE formulas to fund wraparound services.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body support efforts to conduct a comprehensive revision of the Quality Basic Education and Full-Time Equivalent funding formulas to ensure that they adequately meet the needs of all students, particularly through the implementation and funding of wraparound services.”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
Topics
- school funding
- education policy
- wraparound services
- Quality Basic Education formula