PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  met for the final time Nov. 20 at the Georgia State Capitol. Following presentations from multiple student support services providers, committee members recessed to draft the final report. Educators Share Views on Student Absenteeism in Upcoming PAGE Report Results from the 2025 PAGE Legislative Policy Survey indicate educators perceive chronic student absenteeism as a significant challenge. Nearly 87%

The House Education Committee and the Senate Education & Youth Committee held a joint meeting to discuss recommendations to strengthen the educator workforce.   The recommendations are the product of a working group established by  SR 237 ,   sponsored by Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) during the 2025 Legislative Session. Per the resolution, the working group is led by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and is comprised of representatives from multiple s

The State Board of Education (SBOE) met Nov. 5 and 6. A meeting agenda is available through the button below.  School Governance Standards Updated to Address Safety The board revised the Standards for Effective Governance of Georgia School Systems to add a new domain focused on school safety to existing standards. John Jackson, immediate past president of the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), spoke in support of the new domain and thanked board members for their con

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually Nov. 12 and 13. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC  Executive Secretary Jody Barrow provided updates on SR 237,  which cha rges the GaPASC to develop recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The Georgia Roundtable for Educator Recruitment and Retention has concluded its work, and Barrow said he will present a summary of recommendations to a joint meeting of the House and Senate Education C