Gov. Kemp says teachers could receive money for supplies for upcoming school year

Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp visited teachers at Ola High School in Henry County to kick off the new school year and announce a statewide back-to-school supply supplement.

On Friday, the governor visited the school to share his well wishes as teachers and faculty prepared to welcome kids back to school next week. During his address, he announced a new award, the “Back-to-School Supply Supplement.”

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The “Back-to-School Supply Supplement” will be given to all full-time, public-school teachers and staff members who work with students on a daily basis. It will amount to $125 for each eligible faculty member to buy materials, supplies, or other items that can be used for students.

“This has been a working summer for everyone on my team and our partners devoted to Georgia students, their safety, and their academic and professional success,” said Kemp.

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The governor continued on saying he hopes the money will help close the learning gap.

“Students and faculty will return to the classroom stronger and safer than ever for the first full school year not impacted by distanced or remote learning. We hope this $125 ‘Back-to-School Supply Supplement’ will aid in these efforts and help us close the learning loss gap caused by the pandemic. When it comes to protecting our children and their bright futures, we will not quit or slow down. That work will continue well into the new school year and those that follow,” said Kemp.

Kemp said all eligible Georgia educators will receive communications from ClassWallet in the coming days.

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