UpdatedThu, Jan 14, 2021 at 2:10 pm ET
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The state of Georgia plans to provide a bonus payment to every public-school teacher and school staff member. (Shutterstock)
GEORGIA Gov. Brian Kemp and State Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and school-level staff member in the state.
The bonus payments are intended for all school-level staff in Georgia s K-12 public schools, including teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, custodians, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, media specialists, clerical staff and administrative assistants, school principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, therapists, etc. The funds will be allocated to school districts and must be spent on the bonus payments. Woods will officially recommend the allocation for approval at the state board of education s Feb. 18 meeting.