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Throughout his
first term, Governor Kemp has put our students and educators FIRST.
From the largest teacher pay raise in state history and funding school
security grants, to reducing high-stakes testing, fully-funding our
schools, strengthening the teacher pipeline, and keeping divisive
politics out of the classroom.

This week, Governor Kemp announced his
priorities for education in his second term. He highlighted his bold
vision to continue building a safer, stronger Georgia – and that starts
in the classroom!
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priorities for a second term build on these historic successes by
focusing on addressing learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,
increasing our educator and school counselor workforce, and implementing
stronger school safety measures.

Addressing Learning Loss

While
Georgia led the nation in reopening under Governor Kemp’s leadership, a
few local school systems chose to play pandemic politics with their
students’ education. As a result, 63% of 3rd graders in Georgia were
reading at or above grade level.

Utilizing state funds in his 2023
budget recommendations, Governor Kemp will propose $25 million for a
Learning Loss Opportunity Scholarship Grant to address the learning loss
caused by the disruption during the pandemic. These funds may be used to
leverage additional tutoring, non-traditional staff, or supplement
existing learning loss services.
Governor Kemp is committed to making
sure every child in our state has the opportunity to reach their full
potential and succeed in the classroom.

Educator and School Counselor
Workforce

Since the beginning of his first term, Governor Kemp has
made strengthening the Peach State’s education workforce a top priority
of his administration. From historic pay raises and record state funding
for schools and staff, Governor Kemp has delivered major reforms that
made Georgia a better place to be an educator.

But our work is far
from over. The need for more qualified, passionate teachers in our
classrooms and counselors in our schools has never been greater.
That’s why the governor is proposing two key initiatives for his second
term that will build upon our state’s successes over the last few years
in recruiting, retaining, and appreciating those who serve our students.
With approximately 9,000 paraprofessionals who have a four-year degree,
Governor Kemp is proposing $15 million in state funds for a $3,000
reimbursable grant program to help these hardworking Georgians offset
the certification costs of becoming a teacher.
The Governor’s budget
proposal will also recommend an additional $25 million for local school
systems to recruit more school counselors across the state.
Enhancing
School Safety

In his first year in office, Governor Kemp proposed and
signed into law school security grants of $30,000 to every school in the
state. Schools used these funds to harden their campuses, utilize
technology, and train staff.

In his second term, Governor Kemp will
propose the following legislation to further enhance school safety
efforts statewide:
Offer “intruder alert drills” for teachers and staff
once during the months of August and September.
Schools
Safety/Anti-Gang Voluntary Training Endorsement for New and Current
Teachers
School Safety Plans must be submitted to the Georgia Emergency
Management and Homeland Security Agency
Continuing education for School
Resource Officers
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Governor Kemp’s education priorities here >>>
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delivered on his promises to stand with our educators, ensure our
students have a bright and promising future, and give parents a voice in
their child’s education.

And his top priority continues to be
ensuring our state delivers a world-class education for every Georgia
student!

Today, we’re asking you to help share the Governor’s
message. Please forward this email to your family and friends, and ask
them to re-elect Governor Kemp in November.

Keep Choppin’,

Team
Kemp
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