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HB 1107

Excellent Teacher Preparation Act; enact

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bethany Ballard and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia legislation establishing enhanced standards and requirements for teacher preparation programs to improve educator quality and classroom readiness in K-12 schools.

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Bill Summary · HB 1107

Legislative bill overview

HB 1107, the Excellent Teacher Preparation Act, establishes new standards and requirements for teacher preparation programs in Georgia. The bill aims to improve the quality of teacher training by implementing enhanced curriculum, certification, and accountability measures for programs that prepare educators for K-12 classrooms.

Why is this important

Teacher preparation quality directly affects student learning outcomes and educational equity across Georgia. Stronger preparation standards can reduce teacher shortages, improve classroom effectiveness, and address concerns about whether current training adequately prepares educators for modern classroom challenges including diverse learner needs and evolving curriculum demands.

Potential points of contention

  • Program costs and burden: Enhanced requirements and standards may increase costs for universities and teacher candidates, potentially affecting program affordability and accessibility, particularly for low-income prospective teachers
  • Implementation timeline: Existing teacher preparation programs may face significant operational challenges adapting to new standards, potentially creating transition disruptions
  • Definition of "excellence": Disagreement may exist over what constitutes effective teacher preparation—whether standards should emphasize content knowledge, pedagogical methods, diversity training, or standardized test performance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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