Democratic state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter rolled out more education reform proposals this week. It’s the latest round in the political fight between Carter and Republican Gov. Nathan Deal, who is running for reelection.
Sen. Carter says he wants to restore several HOPE Scholarship programs Gov. Deal defunded in 2011. One his bills would provide forgivable loans to some undergraduate education students in exchange for their commitment to teach in Georgia’s public schools. The bill would provide forgivable loans to some undergraduate education students in exchange for their commitment to teach in Georgia’s public schools. It would also provide forgivable loans to students seeking advanced education degrees in critical study areas.
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