FY 2027 Budget
This week, after a long and successful Crossover Day last Friday, the House has shifted our focus to getting our priority legislation across the finish line and delivering a strong Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
The House passed our version of the FY 2027 Budget on Tuesday, reaffirming the House’s dedication to championing Georgia’s students, children, families, and communities in every corner of our great state. The House version of the FY 2027 budget includes major investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, including:
$49.5 million for literacy coaches to improve learning outcomes
$14.9 billion to fully fund Quality Basic Education (QBE)
$2.7 million for vision and hearing screenings for young learners
$5 million to expand student mental health support services
$9.7 million to expand access to Pre-K
$18.2 million to expand Graduate Medical Education and strengthen Georgia’s healthcare workforce
$3 million for Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants to support rural communities
$6.9 million to increase access to maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for mothers and babies
$13.6 million for local infrastructure improvements
$10 million in local airport aid
From historic investments in literacy and education to strengthening rural healthcare and improving our infrastructure, every Georgian can be proud of the investments we’re making today to build a better, brighter future for each of our neighbors.
Celebrating the passage of the House version of the FY 2027 Budget with Chairman Matt Hatchett and members of the House Budget and Research Office
Cabinet Secretaries Under the Gold Dome
Our federal partners in Washington, D.C., are working every day to strengthen our economy, support small businesses, and champion American agriculture. It was a pleasure to welcome three members of the President’s Cabinet to the Georgia Capitol this week to share the Administration’s priorities and the work being done to uplift communities across our nation.
Pictured with Small Business Administrator and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler
Pictured with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper
Pictured with United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins
Hurricane Helene Block Grant Applications Opening Next Week
In September 2025, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia would receive $531,236,000 in federal relief through the Hurricane Helene Block Grant.
Applications for federal relief through the Hurricane Helene Block Grant will open on March 16th, 2026. Eligible farmers, ranchers, and growers will be able to apply for relief through April 27th, 2026. Learn more about eligibility requirements, covered commodities, and application procedures at www.farmrecovery.com.
Celebrating Local Student Artists
Each year, the Georgia Art Education Association gives talented young artists from across our state the opportunity to showcase their creativity and hard work at the Capitol for a day.
It was wonderful to see so many friends, gifted students, and dedicated teachers from across the district under the Gold Dome earlier this week. I’m incredibly proud of each of these young artists for sharing their talents, and I want to congratulate them on this special recognition.
Pictured with Maggie O’Neill, a senior at Statesboro High School. Congratulations, Maggie!
Pictured with Kylie Grenier, a senior at Statesboro High School. Congratulations, Kylie!
Pictured with Mo Ding, a freshman at Statesboro High School. Congratulations, Mo!
Pictured with Heather Gonzales, the visual arts instructor at Southeast Bulloch Middle School and the 2025 Bulloch County Teacher of the Year
With the end of the 2026 Legislative Session quickly approaching, the House remains focused on finishing strong and continuing our work to deliver real results for the constituents and communities we serve.
My best,
Speaker Jon Burns