--- title: HR 1242. Quality Basic Education and Full-Time Equivalent funding formulas; support revision collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1242 cite_as: HR 1242, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1242 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1242.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1242/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72890 date: 2026-02-09 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Quality Basic Education and Full-Time Equivalent funding formulas; support revision ## Text House Resolution 1242 By: Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Carter of the 93rd, Griffin of the 149th, Paris of the 142nd, and Jackson of the 165th A RESOLUTION Supporting the revision of the Quality Basic Education and Full-Time Equivalent funding formulas; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Quality Basic Education (QBE) and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) funding formulas are essential mechanisms for allocating resources to public schools in Georgia, ensuring that all students receive a quality education; and WHEREAS, the current QBE and FTE formulas may not adequately address the diverse needs of all students, particularly those requiring additional support through wraparound services to thrive academically and socially; and WHEREAS, wraparound services, including mental health support, counseling, health services, and family engagement initiatives, are critical for removing barriers to learning and promoting a holistic approach to education; and WHEREAS, federal funding titles provide essential resources aimed at improving educational outcomes for various student populations, including Title I: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Title II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders; Title III: Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students; Title IV: 21st Century Schools; Title V: Flexibility and Accountability; Title VI: Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education; Title VII: Impact Aid; and Title IX: Education for Homeless Children and Youth; and WHEREAS, additional federal provisions, including those under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensure protections against discrimination and promote access to education for all students. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2026-02-05) - Last action: House Second Readers (2026-02-09) - Sponsors: Lydia Glaize, Doreen Carter, Floyd Griffin, Miriam Paris, Edna Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72890 > The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1242.md?full=1