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MORE money will soon be in the hands of teachers in Georgia.

State lawmakers have approved a $2,000 bonus for more than 170,000 elementary and secondary educators.

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State leaders also hope the bonus will address teacher turnover

The bonus comes as more than 100,000 state and university employees will see a pay raise of about $5,000, effective this week.

The funding stems from an amended state budget which earmarked about $800,000 in additional compensation.

It’s an election year and Republican Governor Brian Kemp wanted to keep a promise he made to educators during his 2018 campaign.

State leaders also hope the bonus will address teacher turnover.

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Who gets a bonus?

Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers in Georgia will get a $2,000 bonus.

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This money will be sent before June 30.

The $2,000 completes a $5,000 pay raise promised by the Governor.

They had already received $3,000.

Meanwhile, state and university employees will get an additional $1,250 over the last three months of the budget year.

Plus, they will receive a bonus of up to $3750.

The pay increases will begin when state employees receive their next paycheck in April.

Employees hired since July 1 will get a smaller, prorated amount.

Atlanta educators

Atlanta Public Schools has also sent a proposal to the city’s Department of Education asking for a $2,000 increase for its employees.

The district hopes to provide a one-time $2,000 payment to all full-time staff.

It also hopes to offer a one-time $1,000 payment to all part-time and hourly staff members and substitutes.

If approved, those payments would be given on May 15.

Additional bonuses

In Fulton County, where Atlanta is located, several incentive programs are in effect.

Signing bonuses, ranging from $2,000-$7,500, are available for a variety of positions including counselors to teachers.

Retention incentives of $1,200-$2,500 for classroom teachers.

Meanwhile, the Cobb County School District is giving all permanent full and part-time employees a $2,000 bonus.

Those payments will be in their April paycheck.

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