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AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Georgia

Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.

Executive Summary

Georgia is positioning itself as a regional leader in K-12 STEM and computer science education through a growing network of state, federal, and private funding programs. The Georgia Department of Education's CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) framework provides a strong institutional home for CS and AI literacy programs, with multiple IT and computer science pathways available across the state. Georgia's proximity to major technology employers (Delta, Georgia Power, Home Depot, Coca-Cola, and growing tech sector in Atlanta) creates significant corporate philanthropy opportunities. Over $500K–$3M+ in competitive state and federal grants is available for Georgia educators annually, with additional philanthropic funding through Atlanta-based foundations and national corporate programs.

Category	Status
AI in Curriculum Standards	Georgia uses the K-12 Computer Science Framework and CSTA standards as adopted through the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). CTAE IT pathways provide structured CS coursework; schools can offer CS as CTAE electives aligned to CS principles and programming standards.
AI-Specific Legislation	Georgia has active CTAE CS pathways through the Georgia DOE. No standalone AI literacy bill has passed as of 2026, but the Governor's AI Task Force and GADOE are developing guidance. CS courses offered through CTAE pathways qualify for state graduation credit.
CS Graduation Requirement	No statewide CS graduation requirement as of 2026. However, Georgia allows CS courses to fulfill elective credits in multiple pathways. CTAE IT and CS pathways provide credit-bearing CS options for high school students. Districts are expanding access voluntarily.
AI Teacher Endorsement	Georgia teachers can pursue CTAE endorsements in Information Technology, which includes CS and coding instruction. GRESA (Georgia Regional Educational Service Agencies) provide professional development support. No specific AI literacy endorsement exists yet.
AI Task Force	Governor's AI Task Force (established 2024) is examining AI in education, workforce, and government. Georgia DOE is developing AI literacy guidance for teachers. CTAE curriculum teams are reviewing CS pathway updates to include AI and machine learning concepts.

Official Sources

Georgia DOE -- CTAE Computer Science Pathways → Georgia Standards of Excellence -- CS → Governor's AI Task Force -- Georgia →

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competitive grant

Sandia National Laboratories / DOE : Éducation STEM (Géorgie)

Géorgie · Subvention fédérale STEM Laboratoires nationaux de Sandia / DOE : Éducation STEM (Géorgie) Financement Varie ...

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Les meilleures opportunités de financement

Sandia National Laboratories / DOE : Éducation STEM (Géorgie)

AT&T Foundation : Éducation STEM (Géorgie)

Dollar General Literacy Foundation : l'alphabétisation en STIM (Géorgie)

Lowe's Foundation: Métiers spécialisés et STIM (Géorgie)

Subventions pour l'éducation ciblée (Géorgie)

Google.org : Bourses pour l'enseignement de l'informatique (Géorgie)

Sea Grant / NOAA (Géorgie)

Community Foundation of Georgia : Subventions pour l'éducation

Bourses pour la compétition Georgia FIRST Robotics

NSF ITEST : Expériences technologiques innovantes (Géorgie)

NOAA B-WET : éducation au bassin versant (Géorgie)

Fondation Glenn W. Bailey (Géorgie)

Best Buy Foundation : Centres de technologie pour adolescents et STIM (Géorgie)

Fonds technologique rural (Géorgie)

Motorola Solutions Foundation : génération d’innovation (Géorgie)

3M Foundation : Éducation aux STIM (Géorgie)

American Honda Foundation (Géorgie)

Fondation Toshiba America (Géorgie)

DonorsChoose : Technologies et STIM en classe (Géorgie)

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (Géorgie)

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (Géorgie)

Subventions de l'EPA pour l'éducation environnementale (Géorgie)

NSF CS for All (Géorgie)

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority : Éducation environnementale

Home Depot Foundation : Éducation STEM et fabrication

Delta Air Lines Foundation : bourses STEM

Georgia Power / Southern Company : Subventions pour l'enseignement des STIM

Centres d'apprentissage communautaire du 21e siècle de la Géorgie

Département de l'éducation de Géorgie : Subventions compétitives STEM/CS

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