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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 program to support recruitment of teachers by providing grant funds to be paid by public schools to student teachers participating in the required student teaching component of their teacher education programs; to provide for applications for grants; to provide for maximum payments; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Student Teacher Promotion Act, which creates a new grant program to support student teachers in Georgia by providing financial assistance during their required student teaching component. Under the bill, student teachers can receive up to $7,500 from public schools and local school systems to help recruit and support aspiring educators. The grant is available to students enrolled in teacher education programs approved by the Professional Standards Commission at universities in Georgia, and can be applied for either by the school where the student is teaching or directly by the student if their assigned school does not apply. The State Board of Education will develop rules and regulations for implementing the program, including establishing an application process by September 1, 2025, and creating reporting requirements for participating schools. The goal of the program is to provide financial support to student teachers, potentially making the teaching profession more attractive and helping to address teacher recruitment challenges in the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70945 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234327 |
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