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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for public school teachers who graduated from an eligible postsecondary educational institution in Georgia and who have taught for at least five years in a public school in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Georgia Appreciation for Educators Act," establishes a student loan repayment program for public school teachers in Georgia. To be eligible, an applicant must be a Georgia resident, have graduated from an eligible postsecondary educational institution (college or university) in Georgia, and have taught in a public school in the state for at least five years. The program, administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA), will repay student loans for eligible teachers who enter into an agreement to continue teaching in a public school for at least five years. The repayment amount will be determined by the GSFA based on available funding, not exceeding the total student loan debt, and will be paid out over a maximum of five years. Teachers must remain Georgia residents and employed as teachers throughout the agreement term. The program's funding is contingent on appropriations made by the General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Bryce Berry (D)*,
Rhonda Burnough (D)*,
Tangie Herring (D)*,
El-Mahdi Holly (D)*,
Mekyah McQueen (D)*,
Samuel Park (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242058 |
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