PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The following topics were discussed during the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s (GaPSC) monthly meetings June 7-8, 2023:...

The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved posting for public comment a rule amendment that allows school districts to lower the weight...

The following topics were discussed during the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s (GaPSC) monthly meetings on May 10-11, 2023:...

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) Board of Trustees held its annual meeting May 10, 2023. The TRS net position in April 2023...

The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved new K-12 English language arts (ELA) standards, a process which began in 2019 as a joint...

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) has announced proposed changes to educator preparation program standards. The...

The 2023 legislative session yielded needed educator and student assistance through a pay raise for teachers and other certified staff,...

The State Board of Education March meeting opened with inspiration from Greg Bluestein, political reporter for the Atlanta...

TRS held its bimonthly board meeting March 22, 2023. The TRS net position in February 2023 was $90,193,685,065. The board heard an update...

Voucher Bill Fails on House Floor In a dramatic vote, SB 233 by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), failed by four votes on the House floor....

The following report encompasses legislation which passed after 8 p.m. on Legislative Day 39. PAGE reported education-related bills which...

The following report encompasses legislation which passed before 8 p.m. on Legislative Day 39. PAGE will report on all education-related...

After Long and Emotional Debate, House Postpones Vote on Private School Voucher Bill—Vote Likely Next Week After extensive debate lasting...

Senate Committee Signs Off on Changes to School Speed Zones The Senate Public Safety Committee approved HB 348 from Rep. J Collins...

House Education Approves Amended Proposal to Create Georgia’s Third Private School Voucher Program The House Education Committee passed...

Please Keep Advocacy Calls & Emails Coming – House Education Subcommittee Narrowly Passed Private School Voucher Bill By a vote of 7-5,...

Contact House Ed Members Now – Ask Them to Fund Georgia Literacy Initiative, Not Divert Additional Public Funds to Private Schools SB...

Voucher Bill in Subcommittee on Monday - Contact Policymakers Now SB 233, sponsored by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), is scheduled to be...

House Ed Passes Senate Literacy Bill, School Accreditation Compromise, & More The House Education Committee met and passed four bills,...

Senate Education & Youth Committee Approves Bill Protecting Planning Time The Senate Education & Youth Committee approved HB 340 by Rep....