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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS



State Board of Education Meeting Report - November Meeting
The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved new English Language Arts standards for public review in anticipation of final approval of...

Legislative Team
Dec 2, 2022


Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees Meeting Report November 2022
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) held its bimonthly meeting Nov. 16, 2022. The TRS net position at the end of October was...

Sean DeVetter
Nov 30, 2022


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - November 2022
The following topics were discussed during the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s (GaPSC) monthly meetings Nov. 9-10, 2022:...

Leonard Williams
Nov 29, 2022


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - October 2022
The following topics were discussed during the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s (GaPSC) monthly meeting October 12-13, 2022:...

Leonard Williams
Oct 25, 2022


August 2022 Dept of Community Health Board Meeting Report
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) board held two meetings in August that are pertinent for educators. Both meetings...

Matthew Pence
Sep 6, 2022


State Board of Education Meeting Report - August Meeting
The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved a rule intended to provide timely and effective referral of students in grades K-3 who have...

Josh Stephens
Aug 29, 2022


Teachers Retirements System Board of Trustees Meeting Report July 2022
TRS held its bimonthly board of directors meeting on July 27, 2022. The TRS net position at the end of June was $87,086,032,421. The...

Sean DeVetter
Aug 4, 2022


State Board of Education Meeting Report - July Meeting
The State Board of Education (SBOE) welcomed the 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year, PAGE member Michael Kobito (pictured), an AP Music...

Josh Stephens
Jul 27, 2022


Georgia Professional Standards Commission - July 2022
The following topics were discussed during the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s (GaPSC) monthly meeting on July 13-14, 2022:...

Leonard Williams
Jul 27, 2022


Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees Meeting Report - May 2022
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) held its biannual meeting May 11, 2022. The TRS net position in April 2022 was $92,898,480,066. The...

Sean DeVetter
May 23, 2022


2022 Legislative Session Summary
A Summary of Action on K-12 Legislation during the 2022 Session of the Georgia General Assembly Influenced by looming statewide...

Legislative Team
Apr 14, 2022


Day 40: 2022 Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
Scaled-Back Voucher Expansion Approved, Transgender Student Athlete & GSHA Provisions Added to Final Divisive Concepts Bill, Recess...

Legislative Team
Apr 4, 2022


Day 39: Divisive Concepts Legislation and Parents' Bill of Rights Move Closer to Final Approval
Parents' Rights & Divisive Concepts Bills Move Forward as Lawmakers Race to Wrap Up Session Senate lawmakers approved several...

Claire Suggs
Apr 2, 2022


Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees Meeting Report - March 2022
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) held its biannual meeting March 23, 2022. The TRS net position in February 2022 was $98,899,548,138. The...

Sean DeVetter
Mar 31, 2022


Committee Workday: House Education Passes Accreditation Bills & Athletic Association Oversight
House Education Passes Accreditation Bills, Outdoor Learning Pilot, & Athletic Association Oversight HR 1048 by Rep. Ginny Ehrhart...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 31, 2022


Day 38: Mental Health Parity Act Gains Final Approval; Conference Appointed on Voucher Bill
Bill Doubling Cap on Tuition Tax Credit Voucher Program Appointed to Conference Committee Earlier this year, the House passed an amended...

Legislative Team
Mar 30, 2022


Day 37: Gov. Kemp Signs Unmask Georgia Students Act; News Conference on Divisive Concepts
Governor Signs 'Unmask Georgia Students Act' Flanked by school children, legislators, and some educators, Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 514,...

Legislative Team
Mar 29, 2022


Day 36: Senate Committee Passes Divisive Concepts Bill; FY 2023 Budget in Conference Committee
Senate Committee Signs Off on House Version of Divisive Concepts Bill The Senate Education & Youth Committee approved HB 1084, authored...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 28, 2022


Day 35: Senate Approves FY 2023 Budget; House Approves "Unmask Georgia Students Act"
Senate Lawmakers Approve FY 2023 Budget The Senate signed off on HB 911, which outlines the proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023....

Legislative Team
Mar 25, 2022


Day 34: Parents' Bill of Rights Passes Senate Committee; School Board Bill Passes House Committee
Senate Education Passes Parents’ Bill of Rights & House Version of Teacher Evaluation Legislation State School Superintendent Richard...

Legislative Team
Mar 23, 2022
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