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AFPF's Economic Freedom Tour has made its way to the State House! The GA House of Representatives has chosen to take a hard look at what small businesses say they need in order to thrive and create jobs. They are taking the question on the road to businesses around the state, talking about onerous regulations that are stifling expansion. If you are a business owner in Georgia, they want to hearing from you! Click HERE to request an appearance.

The committee will hold a series of hearings with small business owners and operators so they can talk about ways the state can streamline the government bureaucracy that impedes their ability to do business efficiently. The House will take these recommendations and enact repealing legislation or enacting legislation that will improve the business climate in Georgia.

As it stands now, the plan is to vote on HR 1162 in tomorrow's House Education Committee meeting (that may change, but that is the intent for now). In light of that, now would be the time to email House Education Committee members regarding HR 1162. Please call and/or email Education Committee members tonight and tomorrow (Feb 1-2).

Committee members:
Committee Chair Brooks Coleman may be contacted by phone (404) 656-9210.
Rep. David Casas: david.casas@house.ga.gov
Rep. Tommy Benton tommy.benton@house.ga.gov
Rep. Kathy Ashe - kathyashe56@mindspring.com
Rep. Paul Battles - paul.battles@house.ga.gov
Rep. Amy Carter - amy.carter@house.ga.gov
Rep. Valerie Clark - vclark123@charter.net
Rep. Tom Dickson - tom.dickson@house.ga.gov
Rep. Mike Dudgeon - mike.dudgeon@house.ga.gov
Rep. Terry England - englandhomeport2@windstream.net
Rep. Hugh Floyd - hughfloyd@mindspring.com
Rep: Wayne Howard - wayne.howard@house.ga.gov
Rep. Jan Jones - jan.jones@house.ga.gov

House Resolution 1162 calls for Constitutional Amendment re-affirming shared role between local districts and state boards of education in relation to Georgia charter schools. Allows for parents to have more choices. Click HERE for legislation. Call your GA Republican Caucus members this week and ask for support of HR 1162. This is a GA Chamber Score Card Issue and an AFP GA Score Card issue.

Authority to Create: Some argue that a constitutional amendment is not necessary at this time because the local districts can still authorize public charter schools.

Atlanta, GA – The Brighter Georgia Education Coalition today called for prompt action on a constitutional amendment introduced by House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones and other leaders.
This amendment would address a problematic 2011 court decision that threatens the existence of highly successful public charter schools in Georgia. Under the current decision, the ability of charter schools to operate and grow in Georgia is in jeopardy, despite their documented success at lowering the dropout rate, raising student achievement, saving public funds and providing meaningful options for children trapped in failing public schools.