PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee held a meeting Nov. 12 at the Georgia State Capitol, focusing on the use of technology in K-12 schools. Committee members include:  ·    Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) (Co-Chair) ·    Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) (Co-Chair) ·    Sen. Marty Harbin (R-Tyrone) ·    Sen. Sheikh Rahman (D-Lawrenceville) ·    Sen. Ed Setzler (R-Acworth)   Rep. Scott Hilton

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually Dec. 11 and 12. GaPSC Releases Recommendations to Strengthen Educator Workforce Click for Full Document Per the requirements of SR 237 , the GaPSC has released its Strategic Plan for strengthening the state’s educator workforce. The document summarizes the work of the Georgia Roundtable for Strategic Educator Recruitment and Retention and provides several legislative recommendations for the 2026 Legislative S

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