Education Division
Perform budget analysis and policy planning for the Governor related to matters of education in the state of Georgia, ranging from Pre-K programs to higher education.
Leadership
Division Director: Jessica Johnson
(404) 689-6172
Division Coordinator: Chase Jones
(404) 721-2230
Responsibilities
- Research and provide information to support the Governor's policy and legislative initiatives related to education agencies
- Analyze budgets of education agencies for the Governor's recommendations to the General Assembly
- Provide oversight by monitoring assigned agencies' spending to ensure compliance and efficiency that is aligned with the Governor's priorities and agency statutory responsibilities
- Review, monitor, and analyze state and federal legislation related to education
- Assist education agencies with implementing programs and policies
- Provide information to the public, interest groups, legislators, state agencies, and others related to education
Assigned Agencies
Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Georgia Public Library Service
Georgia Student Finance Commission
Professional Standards Commission
Technical College System of Georgia