The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute recently published a new policy report on adult education. The report states that increased support for adult education is critical to supporting the state's economy. Nearly 866,000 Georgians ages 18 to 64 do not have a high school diploma or GED, ranking ninth out of all states with the highest percentage of adults without a HSD, while the state ranks fifth poorest state in the country. Additionally, only 37.5 percent of working adults in Georgia hold a two- or four-year college degree. The report argues that Georgia's economic well-being is directly correlated to the education of its citizens, and that with so many adults still lacking a high school degree, it's imperative the state reallocate funds for education initiatives.