This week, the Senate successfully adopted Senate Resolution 237. The measure, sponsored by Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), urges the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and other state education departments to provide recommendations to strengthen the K-12 education workforce.
“Our state has long faced challenges in addressing teacher shortages in both early childhood and K-12 education,” said Sen. Hickman. “Strong partnerships between state and local education agencies, school systems, and educational institutions are key to overcoming these challenges. These programs will help attract a diverse pool of future educators, ensuring we can support and strengthen the education workforce through evidence-based strategies.”
The resolution asks that these recommendations include information about mentorship programs, professional development, and working conditions to improve educator satisfaction and student outcomes. The report must be turned in to the Governor and the Senate by December 1, 2025.
SR 237 can be found here.
