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Senate
Education and Youth
Committee Members
Dixon, ClintChairman
Payne, Chuck Vice Chairman
Brass, MattEx-Officio
Dolezal, GregEx-Officio
Gooch, SteveEx-Officio
History and Duties
 The Committee on Education & Youth has general jurisdiction over K-12 education, certified employees of schools and school facilities. It also reviews legislation related to childcare and Pre-K activities.
Capitol Office
320-A CLOB
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 463-5402
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NamePositionEmail Address
Rachel WhittedAdministrative Assistantrachel.whitted@senate.ga.gov
Bailey DrydenSRO Analystbailey.dryden@senate.ga.gov

Fast Facts

  • Total Number of Public School Students 1.6 million
  • Total Number of Schools 2,200
  • Total Number of School Systems 181
  • Total Number of Teachers 114,800
  • State Superintendent Richard Woods

Key Topics

  • School Employee Affairs
  • Common Core Standards
  • Scholarship Programs
  • Student Health
  • Professional Standards
  • Elementary and Secondary Education
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