Please Note: Reimbursement for travel expenses associated with the Georgia Teacher of the Year’s appearance at this event are required.
Reimbursement expenses for mileage:
- The State of Georgia rate of reimbursement for mileage, as of January 1, 2023, is $0.655 per mile. Note: Mileage will be charged at the current state per diem at the time of the event.
Reimbursement expenses for meals:
- Appearances that require the GaTOTY to be away for 12 hours or longer will require reimbursement for meals that are not provided during the event.
- The State of Georgia meal allowance can be found here - https://www.gsa.gov/
Reimbursement expenses for lodging:
- Appearances scheduled prior to 9:00 a.m. that are sixty (60) miles or more from the 30224 zip code (Spalding County, GA) require lodging the night prior to the event.
- Lodging is requested for events concluding after 7:00 p.m.