Open Letter to the Georgia House Education Committee

Honorable Education Committee Members:

Brooks Coleman Chairman

Mike Dudgeon Vice Chairman

Tommy Benton Secretary

Amy Carter 

David Casas

Joyce Chandler

Valerie Clark

Pam Dickerson

Tom Dickson

Terry England

Hugh Floyd

Mike Glanton

Henry Howard

Jan Jones

Margaret D. Kaiser

Edward Lindsey

Howard Maxwel

Rahn Mayo

Alisha Thomas Morgan

Randy Nix

Ed Setzler

Willie Talton

Kevin Tanner

Sam Teasley

There can be little doubt that through the amending process of SB 167 in the House committee, the original intent of the Bill has been lost. Senator Ligon, the Sponsor of the Bill, has withdrawn his support of the Bill as amended. It appears the will of the Committee Leadership is to attempt to sidestep the political firestorm of CCSS while doubling down on its implementation in Georgia. In following this path you have further shown that politics trumps the interest of the Citizens of Georgia. It is truly a sad day for the children of Georgia. I urge each of you as Members of the Education Committee to vote against passage of SB 167 as amended in committee and ask that it not be moved to the floor for consideration.

 Best regards,

 Jef Fincher