Lottery proceeds can be used for which categories?

• A. Education programs, governor's annual budget including recommendations for the use of funds
• B. Public safety initiatives
• C. Transportation improvements
• D. General government operations

Answer: (A)

Lottery proceeds are dedicated by Georgia law to funding education. This means the funds are reserved for education programs—things like scholarships, pre‑K, and other education-related initiatives—rather than general government spending. The reference to the governor’s annual budget and its recommendations fits within that framework because the budget process determines how those education dollars are allocated, but the overarching purpose remains education. Because the constitutional purpose is to support education, categories like public safety initiatives, transportation improvements, or general government operations aren’t the intended or permitted uses for these lottery proceeds.