Georgia Cuts Funding for AP Black Studies

Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods has decided not to recommend state funding for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course, citing concerns over endorsing the entire curriculum. This decision has sparked significant backlash from educators, lawmakers, and activists, who argue that it limits students' educational opportunities and suppresses Black history. Despite the lack of state funding, local districts can still offer the course using their own funds, although this creates financial challenges and impacts students' GPAs. The controversy follows similar actions in other states like Florida and Arkansas, which have also faced criticism for restricting race-related educational content. Lawmakers are urging the state school board to reconsider and restore funding for the course. The state DOE clarified that an African American Studies course code exists for state-funded courses, but it does not carry AP credit.