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Bibb County Schools Face Enrollment Drop | Macon News
Bibb County Schools is seeing a surge in students qualifying for the Georgia Promise Scholarship—over 865 kids this year, up sharply from last year—with funds covering private school or homeschooling costs. But as enrollment plummets (nearly 900 students expected to leave this year), the district faces funding cuts and tough decisions about consolidation or rezoning. The scholarship sparks debate: does it drain public resources without boosting outcomes? And with private schools not required to offer special education, families are weighing real trade-offs. Applications for spring are still…
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