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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

The State Board of Education (SBOE) met Nov. 5 and 6. A meeting agenda is available through the button below.  School Governance Standards Updated to Address Safety The board revised the Standards for Effective Governance of Georgia School Systems to add a new domain focused on school safety to existing standards. John Jackson, immediate past president of the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), spoke in support of the new domain and thanked board members for their con

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually Nov. 12 and 13. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC  Executive Secretary Jody Barrow provided updates on SR 237,  which cha rges the GaPASC to develop recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The Georgia Roundtable for Educator Recruitment and Retention has concluded its work, and Barrow said he will present a summary of recommendations to a joint meeting of the House and Senate Education C

The     House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education   held its final meeting Nov. 5 at the Georgia State Capitol. The meeting addressed school mental health resources with a specific focus on school social workers. Committee members also shared their policy priorities ore about Issues Facing Special Education Teachers In PAGE's Educator Workforce Survey Report Learn More about Educator Views on Student Absenteeism in Upcoming PAGE Report Thank you to the

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  met Oct. 16 at the Georgia State Capitol. Committee Chair John Kennedy (R-Macon) opened the meeting  with an explanation of  the difference between chronic absenteeism and truancy .   He explained  that student truancy is generally defined by excessive unexcused absences, while chronic student absenteeism encompasses both excused and unexcused absences. PAGE Survey Shows Educators Believe Absenteeism is

Students in the College of Education at Georgia State University (GSU) joined Rep. Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta), PAGE staff, and GSU faculty for an in-depth discussion of challenges students face during their student teaching. Major themes frequently mentioned during the meeting echoed PAGE member survey findings, including teacher preparation affordability and access to health insurance and mental health services. Several students shared they have had to scale back hours or quit

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually Oct. 8 and 9. Educator Preparation and Certification Rules Posted for Public Comment Commissioners approved to post several Educator Preparation rule a

The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 24, 2025. Trustees received updates on...

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  and the House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education   held a joint meeting Sept. 22 at the Georgia State Capitol. During the meeting, members from both committees heard from a number of organizations on a wide range of topics, including recommendations to combat chronic absenteeism. rn ore about Issues Facing Special Education Teachers In PAGE's Educator Workforce Survey Report PAGE

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools   met Aug. 7 at Mercer University. The study committee was created via SR 217 sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon), who serves as chair. In addition to Kennedy, the following Senate members sit on the committee:  Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) Sen. Freddie Powell Sims (D-Dawson) Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D-Atlanta) Sen. Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett) Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) Penny Elkins, executive v

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

The House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education  met July 22.   The study committee was created via HR 711 , sponsored by Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer), who serves as chair. In addition to Erwin, the following House members sit on the committee:   Rep. Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) Rep. Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick)     Rep. Sandy Donatucci (R-Buford) Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville) Rep. Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn)   The meeting opened with committee member introdu

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

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

The House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration met virtually July 10.   The study committee was created via HR 887 , sponsored by  Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), who serves as chair of the committee. In addition to Blackmon, the following House members sit on the committee:   ·    Rep. Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold)   ·    Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer)   ·    Rep. Holt Persinger (R-Winder)   ·    Rep. Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Ro

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

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

On July 1, most legislation passed during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly took effect. To learn about these new laws and other important information, please review the 2025 PAGE Legislative Summary . The  PAGE 2025 Legislative Session Summary  covers education-related legislation approved by the General Assembly, provides an overview of the state’s K-12 education budget, and identifies notable bills that did not pass. All legislation became law on July 1, 2025, unless anoth