ATLANTA (January 12, 2022) | On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp announced recipients for education funding under Round 1 of the second installment of the Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER II). The available $47 million funds will be distributed among underserved communities for charter school growth, STEM education and dyslexia screening and intervention for K-3 students. Funding also addresses Student Mental Health Needs initiatives, Pipelines for Teachers, Healthcare, and Commercial Drivers and pandemic-related state needs. These Pipelines serve to train and employ more drivers to help combat supply chain issues and expand training for nurses throughout the state.
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ATLANTA (January 12, 2022) | Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) intends to file legislation to create a Special Education Services Bill of Rights for parents of children who receive or may be eligible for special education services under state and federal law.
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