Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods had previously determined that funding the course would run afoul of the state's 2022 'divisive concepts' law.

Following growing outrage, the Georgia Department of Education now says districts are free to teach the course as long as they use an existing state-approved African American studies courses code.

Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods said the state will restore public funding for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course.

Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods said Wednesday that public funds would be used for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course in state schools, after weeks of confusion.

Schools in Georgia can now use state funding to offer the College Board’s Advanced Placement African American Studies course following a reversal of the state school superintendent’s decision ...

Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods said the state will restore public funding for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course.