PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

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

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

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually June 11 and 12 New GACE Assessments Arrive July 1   ...

Though the General Assembly adjourned April 4, some legislative work has continued. Study and standing committees will continue to meet throughout the year in preparation for the 2026 Legislative Session. House Retirement Committee Refers PAGE-Supported Return-to-Work Extension for Actuarial Review PAGE Legislative Consultant Claire Suggs speaks in support of HB 372. The House Retirement Committee met Tuesday, June 16, to consider several bills requiring actuarial study. All

The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly meeting May 14, 2025. TRS trustees received operational and...

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) board met virtually Monday, May 19 and approved changes to the 2026 State Health Benefit...

The State Board of Education (SBOE) met May 7 and 8. Board members approved a rule change relating to the charter school petition...

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually May 7 and 8. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC Executive Secretary...

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 will become law on July 1, 2025, unless another effective date is specified within the legislation. As 2025 is the first of Georgia’s two-year legislative biennium, bills that did not pass this session remain eligible for consideration and

The Georgia Council on Literacy met April 15 at Valdosta State University. The meeting included a panel discussion about literacy...

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually April 9 and 10. Senate Resolution Seeks Recommendations to Strengthen...

The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly meeting March 26, 2025.   The full agenda and all meeting materials...

Josh Stephens, Rob Ayock, & Margaret Ciccarelli Missing in Action: Claire Suggs The marathon conclusion of the 2026 session included House and Senate approval of multiple PAGE budget priorities, including the addition of a student poverty weight, funding for student mental health, and appropriations for more school psychologists and school social workers. The House and Senate gaveled out at [ insert time ], but not before passing multiple PAGE-supported bills. The PAGE team w

But for House and Senate Rules Committee meetings, action on the penultimate day of the 2025 legislative session was confined to the chamber floors. After extensive calendars and debate in both chambers, the House adjourned at 11 p.m., while the Senate stayed late debating diversity, equity, and inclusion and adjourned after midnight. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Senate Passes Resolution to Explore Strengthening the Educator Workforce and Stripped Teacher Leave Bill