"I believe in standardizing automobiles, not human beings." -Albert Einstein

Sunday, May 6, 2012

This was an incredible week for Education reform in Georgia.  Congratulations to Senator Chip Rogers for the signing of SB 153 into law. According to a Press Release issued on May 2nd from the Georgia Senate Press Office, "The measure authored by Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, is designed to protect teachers who lose their job through no fault of their own."

The release further states that "SB 153 requires that employment records accurately note when a teacher is laid off because of issues not related to performance. The result of this act is to ensure that Georgia teachers can be rehired more easily and not be punished for losing a job over financial issues with the district."

“We must continue to create policy that puts teachers first. During these tough economic times, it is important that our educators do not feel abandoned by our state; we must continue to support those who are on the front lines of our classrooms every day,” said Sen. Rogers. “Teachers should never be punished for the financial decisions of the local district. I am thankful to Governor Deal for signing this important piece of legislation that will further benefit and protect Georgia’s educators.”

Thank you, Chip Rogers, for fighting for our teachers in Cherokee County and across Georgia!

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