PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Scaled-Back Voucher Expansion Approved, Transgender Student Athlete & GSHA Provisions Added to Final Divisive Concepts Bill, Recess...

Parents' Rights & Divisive Concepts Bills Move Forward as Lawmakers Race to Wrap Up Session Senate lawmakers approved several...

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

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

Bill Doubling Cap on Tuition Tax Credit Voucher Program Appointed to Conference Committee Earlier this year, the House passed an amended...

Governor Signs 'Unmask Georgia Students Act' Flanked by school children, legislators, and some educators, Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 514,...

Senate Committee Signs Off on House Version of Divisive Concepts Bill The Senate Education & Youth Committee approved HB 1084, authored...

Senate Lawmakers Approve FY 2023 Budget The Senate signed off on HB 911, which outlines the proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023....

Senate Education Passes Parents’ Bill of Rights & House Version of Teacher Evaluation Legislation State School Superintendent Richard...

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

Senate Passes Two Education Related Bills The Senate passed HB 385 by Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), which allows retired educators to...

House Committee Advances 'Unmask Georgia Students Act;' Does Not Vote on Local School Board Open Meetings Bill The House Education...

Another Slow Day at the Capitol The House and Senate had another quiet day following the frenzy of Crossover Day earlier this week....