From pay incentives to teacher certification grants and low-interest home loans, Georgia teachers can take advantage of many local, state, and federal incentives. Check out the list below to find an opportunity that’s right for you!
Financial Incentives
Georgia Teachers Initiative
One-stop shop of resources, grants, giveaways, and incentives for teachers. Ga Teachers Initiative
Georgia Teacher Tax Credit (HB 32)
Income tax credit for Georgia teachers in high-need subjects, low-income districts, and rural areas. HB32
Science & Math Teaching Incentive (HB 280)
Law providing higher starting salaries for certified new math and science teachers in Georgia. HB280
Para-to-Teacher Certification Grant
Georgia Teacher & Leader Support and Development Grants
Financial grant from GaDOE covering costs for Georgia teacher endorsement programs in high-need areas. TLSD Grants
Georgia Foundation for Public Education Grants
Georgia Dream Loan Program (Housing)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
DECAL Scholars Program
Incentives and scholarships for teachers and students pursuing a credential or degree in early childhood education. DECAL Scholars
Recently Passed Georgia Legislation Supporting Teachers
- SB 464 (2024) creates the School Supplies for Teachers Program to financially and technically support teachers purchasing school supplies online.
- HB 340 (2023) protects teacher time by guaranteeing a duty-free planning period for teachers grades 6-12.
- HB 385 (2022) allows retired teachers to return to the classroom 100 percent of the time in high-needs areas.
- HB 32 (2021) provides income tax credit for Georgia teachers in high-need subjects, low-income districts, and rural areas.
- SB 88 (2021) ensures that the Georgia Professional Standards Commission works with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to create innovative ways to increase minority representation in Georgia classrooms.
- SB 88 (2021) allows the Georgia Teacher of the Year to serve as Advisor Ex-Officio to the State Board of Education, streamlining the communication between the State Board of Education and Georgia’s classrooms and teachers.
- SB 88 (2021) ensures observational resources are better directed to mentor new teachers or teachers who need support.
- SB 88 (2021) enhances the existing pathway for veterans who meet degree and testing requirements to become certified teachers in Georgia.
- SB 367 (2020) reduces the number of high-stakes assessments, cutting the number of high school tests in half and removing the 5th grade Social Studies exam to reduce the burden placed on teachers and students.
Incentive Spotlight
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