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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Georgia Senate committees to discuss educator recruitment and retention

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Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot

Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot

The Senate Committees on Education and Youth & Higher Education are scheduled to hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, October 15, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta and is open to the public. Additionally, it will be live-streamed on the Senate website.

Chaired by Sen. Clint Dixon and Sen. Billy Hickman, the committees aim to discuss strategies for improving educator recruitment and retention across Georgia. The agenda includes reviewing current data on the educator workforce and identifying successful practices for sustaining a strong pipeline of educators and leaders.

Members of the media are encouraged to confirm their attendance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

Sen. Clint Dixon represents Georgia's 45th Senate District, which covers parts of Gwinnett and Barrow Counties. He can be reached at clint.dixon@senate.ga.gov or by phone at 404.656.6446.

Sen. Billy Hickman represents the 4th Senate District, including Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, and part of Chatham County. He is available at billy.hickman@senate.ga.gov or via phone at 404.463.1371.

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