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GA HB148

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Hugley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program through the State Board of Education to pay student teachers who successfully complete their student teaching requirements at Georgia public schools, aimed at supporting teacher recruitment
  • Caps grant payments at $7,500 per student teacher, with the exact amount determined by the participating public school or local school system
  • Eligible student teachers must be enrolled in a teacher education program approved by the Professional Standards Commission at a University System of Georgia institution or a private postsecondary institution
  • Requires the State Board of Education, in consultation with public schools, the Board of Regents, and the Professional Standards Commission, to establish rules, regulations, and reporting requirements for the program
  • Directs the Department of Education to develop an application process and begin seeking applications from public schools and local school systems no later than September 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Student Teacher Promotion Act; enact

Last Action

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

2/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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