Press release, 2021 February 9

ICYMI: Governor Kemp Rolls Out Teacher Pipeline Legislation
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For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 9, 2021
ICYMI: Governor Kemp Rolls Out Teacher Pipeline Legislation
Atlanta Journal Constitution: Governor: We must strengthen teacher pipeline This year, my budget proposal includes $647 million to restore funding to schools, fully funds enrollment growth, and hold systems harmless for enrollment reductions with $573 million allocated to continue those efforts in next year's budget. While other states may face no other option but to slash education dollars, furlough teachers, and cut back on essential student programs, Georgia is restoring funding to schools, backing our educators, and launching initiatives to keep kids enrolled. After soliciting feedback throughout our first two years in office, we must take meaningful steps to strengthen our teacher pipeline. My steadfast commitment to Georgia educators has been a top priority of my administration since Day One. Building on our significant achievements, this week my administration announced our "Teacher Pipeline" legislative package to recruit, prepare, mentor, and retain the best educators. Read full op-ed here.
11 Alive: Kemp announces 'Teacher Pipeline' legislation package to recruit, retain educators Gov. Brian Kemp is hoping his administration's "Teacher Pipeline" legislation package will help the state recruit and retain educators in classrooms across the state. The governor rolled out the package Tuesday, which includes several initiatives to help teachers in the classroom and provide them with support. "In a year when many other states are facing no other option but to slash education dollars, furlough teachers, and cut back on essential student programs, Georgia is
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ICYMI: Governor Kemp Rolls Out Teacher Pipeline Legislation restoring funding to our schools, backing our teachers, and launching new initiatives to keep kids enrolled," the governor said. Read the full article here.
Georgia Recorder: Kemp pitches plan to strengthen state's teacher `pipeline' to classroom Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled a package of education legislation Tuesday aimed at attracting more teachers to the state's schools. Topping the list of proposals is legislation that would allow retired teachers to come back to the classroom at full pay while still drawing retirement benefits. Teachers who participate would be matched with "high-needs" areas by the Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission. "These hard-working men and women have a wealth of experience and knowledge, with decades spent raising up the next generation of leaders. This initiative will help our retirees, the retirement system, and education as a whole," Kemp said at a Capitol press conference. Read the full article here.
WGXA: Gov. Kemp makes "Teacher Pipeline" announcement Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, education leaders and members of the General Assembly to roll out the Kemp Administration's "Teacher Pipeline" legislative package for the 2021 Legislative Session. Read the full article here.
Forsyth County News: Kemp bills aim to lure retired teachers, military vets to Georgia schools Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled a legislative package Tuesday aimed at recruiting more teachers from the ranks of retired educators and military veterans to boost the quality of Georgia schools. Tops among the governor-backed bills is a measure allowing retired teachers to return to work at full pay while they continue drawing retirement benefits. Returning teachers would be slotted into vacant positions in "high-needs areas" picked by regional education officials, according to Kemp's office. "These hard-working men and women have a wealth of experience and knowledge with decades spent raising up the next generation of leaders," Kemp said at a news conference.
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ICYMI: Governor Kemp Rolls Out Teacher Pipeline Legislation "This initiative will help our retirees, retirement systems and education as a whole." Read the full article here. VIDEO: Governor Kemp Rolls Out Teacher Pipeline Package
Press Contacts Mallory Blount - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp mallory.blount@georgia.gov Tate Mitchell - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp tate.mitchell@georgia.gov
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