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Senate committee urges coordinated review of teacher pipeline after data show thousands of vacancies
Summary
Senate Resolution 237 asks the Professional Standards Commission to coordinate with multiple state education agencies and stakeholders to develop recommendations addressing teacher recruitment, preparation and retention and to report recommendations and any proposed policy or budget changes to the governor and General Assembly by Dec. 1, 2025.
Senator Hickman introduced Senate Resolution 237 and told the committee the resolution urges the Professional Standards Commission to coordinate with state education agencies and stakeholders to develop recommendations addressing teacher recruitment, retention and preparation.
The resolution directs the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) to work with the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, the Office of Student Achievement, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and education associations to produce a comprehensive plan. The PSC’s Jody Barrow told the committee the effort should act like a conductor coordinating many parts.
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Jody Barrow, speaking for the Professional Standards Commission, said the…
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