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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS



Federal Update: "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, Summary
HR 1, entitled the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act (OBBBA), was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump July 4, 2024. The...

Legislative Team
Jun 27


Senate Committee Meets in Macon to Study Student Absenteeism
The Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools met Aug. 7 at Mercer University. The study committee was...

Robert Aycock
6 days ago


Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Board of Trustees Meeting - July 2025
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting June 23, 2025. Trustees received updates on...

Robert Aycock
Aug 5


House Committee Meets to Address Chronic Absenteeism
The House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education met July 22. The study committee was created via HR 711 ,...

Robert Aycock
Aug 1


State Board of Education Meeting Report - July 2025
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met July 16 on Jekyll Island following the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) Summer...

Josh Stephens
Jul 31


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - July 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually July 10 and 11. GaPSC Released Guidance on AI Use by Educators ...

Robert Aycock
Jul 25


Provide Input on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration
The House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration met virtually July 10. The study...

Josh Stephens
Jul 18


State Board of Education Meeting Report - June 2025
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met June 11 and 12. A meeting agenda is available through the button below. Georgia Teacher of the...

Josh Stephens
Jul 14


Federal Update: "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, Summary
HR 1, entitled the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act (OBBBA), was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump July 4, 2024. The...

Legislative Team
Jul 10


New State Education Laws Have Taken Effect
On July 1, most legislation passed during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly took effect. To learn about these new laws and other...

Legislative Team
Jul 1


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - June 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually June 11 and 12 New GACE Assessments Arrive July 1 ...

Robert Aycock
Jun 23


June 16: Return-to-Work Bill Returns for Committee Consideration
Though the General Assembly adjourned April 4, some legislative work has continued. Study and standing committees will continue to meet...

Robert Aycock
Jun 16


Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Board of Trustees Meeting - May 2025
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly meeting May 14, 2025. TRS trustees received operational and...

Margaret Ciccarelli
May 28


Department of Community Health Board Meeting Report - May Meeting 2025
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) board met virtually Monday, May 19 and approved changes to the 2026 State Health Benefit...

Josh Stephens
May 27


State Board of Education Meeting Report - May 2025
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met May 7 and 8. Board members approved a rule change relating to the charter school petition...

Robert Aycock
May 22


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - May 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually May 7 and 8. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC Executive Secretary...

Josh Stephens
May 22


2025 Legislative Session Summary
The PAGE 2025 Legislative Session Summary covers education-related legislation approved by the General Assembly, provides an overview of...

Robert Aycock
May 19


Georgia Council on Literacy-April 15 Meeting
The Georgia Council on Literacy met April 15 at Valdosta State University. The meeting included a panel discussion about literacy...

Robert Aycock
May 2


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - April 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually April 9 and 10. Senate Resolution Seeks Recommendations to Strengthen...

Robert Aycock
Apr 23


Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Board of Trustees Meeting - March 2025
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly meeting March 26, 2025. The full agenda and all meeting materials...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Apr 15
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