Georgia to allow state funding for AP Black studies course following outrage
Georgia's Superintendent of Schools seemingly reversed course Wednesday following backlash over the state's refusal to provide funding for a new Advanced Placement class in African American Studies.
Georgia's Superintendent of Schools seemingly reversed course Wednesday following backlash over the state's refusal to provide funding for a new Advanced Placement class in African American Studies.
In a statement, Richard Woods said that the state will provide funding to districts that use a course code that has been in the catalog of state-funded courses since 2020.
"Districts using this course code will receive state funding," he said. "Should districts choose to do so, they may teach some or all of the standards in the AP African American Studies course using this code (and students may take the associated AP exam)."
The course previously did not qualify for Advanced Placement (AP) credit.
Georgia Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods speaks on Jan. 5, 2024, in Atlanta.Jeff Amy / AP fileWoods' remarks followed complaints from advocates who said that the state's refusal to fund an AP course would suppress teaching about Black history. Florida and Arkansas have adopted similar restrictions on courses in AP African American Studies.
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