Rep. Doreen Carter Supports Fact Sheet on AP African American Studies Course, Announces Public Meeting

ATLANTA - State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia), along with Democratic members of the House Education Committee, recently released a fact sheet detailing the AP African American Studies course. Democratic members of the House Education Committee prepared this fact sheet following a recent decision omit the course from state curriculum.

"Following the decision to remove AP African American Studies from the state curriculum, Georgia's students are left without the opportunity to engage and learn about the fundamental elements of Georgia's diverse and foundational history," said Rep. Carter. "Georgia's students and educators deserve access to the most inclusive curriculum that covers all aspects of how our state has become what it is today. I am disappointed in State Superintendent Richard Woods' decision but am hopeful that the fact sheet prepared by my Democratic legislative colleagues will illuminate our desire to advocate for educational equality and fairness for all students in Georgia."

Democratic House Members will hold a meeting to discuss the AP African American Studies course on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

*Editor's note: the fact sheet created by Democratic members of the House Education Committee is attached.

Representative Doreen Carter represents the citizens of District 93, which includes portions of DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2015 and currently serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Code Revision, Education, Industry and Labor, Small Business Development and Special Rules committees.

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