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Georgia seeks a two-year federal accountability waiver for Brantley County schools
GaDOE requested federal flexibility for Brantley County schools after the Highway 82 wildfire closed schools during a substantial part of the Georgia Milestones testing window. The proposal covers the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years.
- Topic
- Education and disaster recovery
- Place
- Brantley County
- Reviewed
- July 31, 2026
Why it matters
The waiver could change how federal testing and accountability requirements apply during disaster recovery, making transparent reporting and comparable performance information especially important.
Responsible source
Georgia Department of Education
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