SUMMARY:

            This bill would amend Code Section 20-2-211 of the O.C.G.A. to provide a temporary postponement of the deadline for offering contracts for 2009 only.  The new deadline would be May 15, 2009.  On that date, contacts would have to be tendered or written notice of the intent not to tender a contract served.

            It also removes the sunset provision for the Master Teacher Program and prohibits salary schedule placement based on a leadership degree unless the educator serves in a leadership position.  All teachers currently placed on the salary schedule based on a leadership degree are grandfathered in, if they possess the degree prior to July 1, 2010, whether or not they serve in a leadership position.