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Introduced
11/25/2020
11/25/2020
In Committee
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Passed
04/09/2021
04/09/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a teacher recruitment and retention program for an income tax credit for teachers who agree to teach in certain rural schools or certain low-performing schools in high-need subject areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for participation; to provide for participation on an annual basis for up to five consecutive school years subject to certain conditions; to provide for annual reports; to provide an expiration date for new applications; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit for taxpayers who are participating teachers in said teacher recruitment and retention program; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a teacher recruitment and retention program that provides a $3,000 annual tax credit for up to 5 consecutive years to teachers who agree to teach in certain rural or low-performing schools in high-need subject areas. The bill defines eligibility criteria, including that the teacher must be recently hired, have a bachelor's degree in education, and hold a valid teaching certificate. The program is limited to 1,000 participating teachers statewide, with teachers in high-need subject areas and with more seniority prioritized. The bill also requires the Department of Education to annually report on the program's progress, and prohibits new applications after December 31, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (7)
Dave Belton (R)*,
Gerald Greene (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Randy Nix (R)*,
Jan Tankersley (R)*,
Darlene Taylor (R)*,
Burt Jones (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2021-07-01 (on 04/21/2021)
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