The state’s teachers will be receiving some financial assistance for classroom supplies as Georgia students begin heading back to classes next week. Governor Brian Kemp has announced a statewide ‘Back-to-School Supply Supplement’ of $125 for educators.
The funding comes from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Program.
All full-time public-school teachers and staff members who provide daily instruction or support services to students qualify for that supplement.
The Governor said the funding is to support educators who are still grappling with pandemic-driven learning loss in the classroom.
"This has been a working summer for everyone on my team and our partners devoted to Georgia students, their safety, and their academic and professional success," said Governor Brian Kemp. "As millions of students and educators prepare to head back to the classroom next week, Marty and I want to assure Georgia families that the Kemp Administration has furthered efforts to foster safe learning environments. Through wise investments and policies that empower families while supporting teachers, students and faculty will return to the classroom stronger and safer than ever for the first full school year not impacted by distanced or remote learning. We hope this $125 'Back-to-School Supply Supplement' will aid in these efforts and help us close the learning loss gap caused by the pandemic. When it comes to protecting our children and their bright futures, we will not quit or slow down. That work will continue well into the new school year and those that follow."
