Georgia Reverses Decision, Will Fund AP African American Studies

State Superintendent Richard Woods changes stance after backlash; districts can now use existing course code to receive funding.

Initial decision to deny funding led to widespread criticism from educators, lawmakers, and students.
Atlanta and DeKalb school districts committed to offering the course using local funds before reversal.
Gwinnett County withheld offering the course pending state assurances on credit and funding.
Governor Kemp questioned the rationale behind the initial decision and sought clarity from Woods.
The course will now be funded if districts use a state-approved African American studies course code.