House Resolution 34EX
By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Drenner of the 85th, Mitchell of the 88th, Tran of the
80th, Scott of the 76th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school
funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the DeKalb County School District serves one of the largest and most diverse
student populations in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, public education is essential to the economic prosperity, workforce
development, public safety, and quality of life of DeKalb County residents; and
WHEREAS, local property taxes have historically provided a stable, predictable, and reliable
source of revenue for public education and school operations; and
WHEREAS, proposals have been advanced at the state level that could reduce, limit, replace,
or eliminate property taxes as a source of funding for public education and local government
services; and
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WHEREAS, replacing property tax revenues with sales tax revenues may expose school
districts to increased financial uncertainty during economic downturns and periods of
reduced consumer spending; and
WHEREAS, DeKalb County taxpayers contribute substantial revenues to the State of
Georgia and support educational funding systems that benefit school districts throughout the
state; and
WHEREAS, concerns have been raised regarding whether certain counties, including
DeKalb County, function as donor counties within existing state funding structures and
whether such counties receive an equitable return on taxpayer investment; and
WHEREAS, the DeKalb County School District serves students from diverse socioeconomic
backgrounds, including economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities,
English language learners, refugee and immigrant students, and students requiring additional
educational supports; and
WHEREAS, funding decisions made at the state level have significant consequences for
educational opportunity, student achievement, transportation services, school safety, teacher
retention, workforce development, and community stability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize the importance of the stable, equitable, and sustainable
funding of public education.
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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.
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