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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS



Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - June 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually June 11 and 12 New GACE Assessments Arrive July 1 ...

Robert Aycock
Jun 23


June 16: Return-to-Work Bill Returns for Committee Consideration
Though the General Assembly adjourned April 4, some legislative work has continued. Study and standing committees will continue to meet...

Robert Aycock
Jun 15


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

Margaret Ciccarelli
May 28


Department of Community Health Board Meeting Report - May Meeting 2025
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) board met virtually Monday, May 19 and approved changes to the 2026 State Health Benefit...

Josh Stephens
May 27


State Board of Education Meeting Report - May 2025
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met May 7 and 8. Board members approved a rule change relating to the charter school petition...

Robert Aycock
May 22


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - May 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually May 7 and 8. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC Executive Secretary...

Josh Stephens
May 22


2025 Legislative Session Summary
The PAGE 2025 Legislative Session Summary covers education-related legislation approved by the General Assembly, provides an overview of...

Robert Aycock
May 19


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

Robert Aycock
May 1


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - April 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually April 9 and 10. Senate Resolution Seeks Recommendations to Strengthen...

Robert Aycock
Apr 23


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

Margaret Ciccarelli
Apr 15


Sine Die: Education-Friendly FY 2026 Budget Finalized, Multiple Ed Bills Move to Kemp's Desk
Josh Stephens, Rob Ayock, & Margaret Ciccarelli Not Pictured: Claire Suggs The conclusion of the 2026 session included House and Senate...

Legislative Team
Apr 4


Day 39: On Penultimate Session Day, Senate Approves DEI Prohibition in Schools and Other Ed Bills; House Approves School Safety Bill
But for House and Senate Rules Committee meetings, action on the penultimate day of the 2025 legislative session was confined to the...

Legislative Team
Apr 2


Committee Workday: House Ed Passes Voucher Bill and Considers Subsidizing Student Teaching
The Senate Rules Committee set an extensive calendar for Days 39 and 40. HB 235 , a PAGE-supported bill to allow educators to take up to...

Legislative Team
Apr 1


Day 38: School Safety Bill Moves to Governor's Desk
The House took the expected step of disagreeing with the Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget. The Senate insisted on its...

Josh Stephens
Mar 31


Day 37: Fiery Comments About Education During Senate FY26 Budget Debate
After an early morning Senate Public Safety meeting on school zone speed cameras was canceled, the most notable Day 37 education action...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 28


Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - March 2025
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually March 12 and 13. Important Update to Teacher Certification Beginning...

Josh Stephens
Mar 27


Day 36: Senate Committees Strip Teacher Leave Bill and Sub Anti-DEI Language, Remove FY26 Ed Funding Items
Day 36 included action on education bills on the House and Senate floor and drama about education bills in Senate committees. The House...

Legislative Team
Mar 27


Committee Workday: Controversial Bills Move Through Committee as Session Nears Conclusion
Today was one of three dedicated committee workdays remaining in the 2025 Legislative Session. As is often the case, several...

Robert Aycock
Mar 26


Day 35: K-8 Student Cell Phone Ban Moves to Governor's Desk
Day 35 didn't disappoint on education action. It was a busy day on the House and Senate floor and in committees. The Senate passed HB 340...

Legislative Team
Mar 25


Committee Workday: Extensive School Safety Bill Gets Its Own Subcommittee
The penultimate week of the 2025 Legislative Session began with both chambers in recess. The committee workday's main feature was a...

Robert Aycock
Mar 24
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