Class Size Waivers approved

Today the State Board of Education allowed at least 15 school district to raise the legal limit on the size of some classes. Most district wanted a waiver to allow 2 more students into a class.

Larger classes could become more common in Georgia as the economy continues to struggle and local school districts can’t hire as many teachers.

“We’re trying to help them with some flexibility,” says State School Superintendant Kathy Cox. “They really do need some help right now with flexibility of class sizes.”

In January Lawmakers will consider a bill that would give local school systems a 2 year grace period on how they spend the state’s money. Officials say it’s needed to get them through the economic downturn.