GAE sues DeKalb schools over teacher contracts

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Association of Educators has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County Schools, accusing the district of violating state law by failing to issue written contracts for the upcoming school year.

What we know:

According to the lawsuit, nearly 700 certified employees were told they would no longer receive contracts, despite Georgia law requiring them. The GAE argues the move creates uncertainty and strips educators of long-standing legal protections.

The lawsuit asks a judge to require the district to issue the legally mandated contracts.

The other side:

FOX 5 Atlanta is in the process of reaching out to the school district and will update this story if a response is received.