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HB 1366

Georgia Teacher Retention Scholarship Act; enact

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doreen Carter and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia creates a teacher retention scholarship program to financially incentivize educators to stay in the profession and address statewide staffing shortages.

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Bill Summary · HB 1366

Legislative bill overview

HB 1366, the Georgia Teacher Retention Scholarship Act, establishes a scholarship program designed to recruit and retain teachers in Georgia schools. The bill provides financial incentives to educators, likely through direct assistance or loan forgiveness programs, to encourage them to remain in the teaching profession and fill critical staffing needs.

Why is this important

Georgia, like many states, faces significant teacher shortages and high turnover rates that directly impact student learning outcomes and school district operations. By offering financial support through scholarships, the state aims to make teaching more economically competitive and reduce the exodus of experienced educators to other professions or states with higher compensation.

Potential points of contention

  • Program cost and funding source: The bill's fiscal impact and whether funding comes from new appropriations, budget reallocation, or state bonds will be debated, particularly given competing educational priorities
  • Eligibility and accountability criteria: Questions about who qualifies, whether recipients must commit to teaching in underserved areas or high-need schools, and whether repayment/service requirements apply
  • Sufficiency of incentives: Debate over whether scholarship amounts will meaningfully address retention when teacher compensation remains below comparable professions, or if systemic issues like working conditions need concurrent reform

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

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