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Ga. House Approves Boosting Pay For Math, Science Teachers
The Georgia House of Representatives signed off on final changes to a plan that boosts the pay of certified math and science teachers. The proposal would allow new secondary school teachers with proper certification to start at the salary of a fifth-year teacher.
That’s a boost of about $4,561, to $37,985 a year under the state salary schedule. A teacher’s salary would then continue to rise a step every year for five years. After that, the increase would be tied to student performance.
The proposal has already passed both chambers and now goes to Gov. Sonny Perdue. The governor is pushing the measure, so it’s unlikely to face a problem winning his signature.
Vol. 28, Issue 28, Page 5
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