PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

With Crossover Day in the rearview, the House and Senate each had quiet days without passing any legislation. Committees will resume...

Significance of Crossover Deadline Crossover Day marks the day by which all legislation must pass the House or Senate to remain eligible...

While the General Assembly remained in recess, both chambers held committee meetings to meet the Feb. 29 Crossover Day deadline. An...

Senate Passes Public School Choice Bill & Apprenticeship Legislation SB 147, the Boundless Opportunities for Georgia Students Act, by...

General Assembly Sends AFY24 Budget to Governor’s Desk The Joint Appropriations Conference Committee quickly worked through differences...

The State Board of Education (SBOE) held its monthly meetings on Feb. 21 and 22. The agenda, which can be found HERE, includes links to...

Special Needs Voucher Bill Passes House By a vote of 169-0, the House passed HB 579. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Carter Barrett...

Following a highly successful PAGE Day on Capitol Hill, PAGE legislative team members continued their work under the Gold Dome by...

Day 23 PAGE Report, Part One of Two Today’s report contains details on education-related events which occurred through lunchtime....

Education Committee Moves Several Education Bills Forward The House Education Committee approved three bills. All move forward to the...

House Passes Parental Leave & Career Readiness Bills The House passed HB 282 by Rep. Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) , which would require...

The House and Senate convened in floor sessions for Day 20 but did not consider education-related legislation. Senate Education Committee...

The House and Senate convened in floor sessions for Day 19 but did not consider education-related legislation. House Budget Writers Hear...

Joint Senate Education and Higher Education Committee The Senate Education & Youth and Higher Education committees held a joint meeting...

The House Passes Bills on Health Insurance Protections and High-Demand Career List The House passed two education-related bills: HB...

House Passes AFY 24 Budget With only two dissenting votes, the House passed the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which incorporates House...

After remaining in recess Monday, the General Assembly returned to an extremely active Legislative Day 15. House Rules Committee sets AFY...

The Senate met in a lengthy floor session and debated non-education issues. Due to the recent death of former House Rules Committee...

Activity under the Gold Dome has undoubtedly picked up as both chambers took action on numerous bills today. Senate Passes Higher PSERS...

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) board held its bimonthly meeting on Jan. 24, 2024. The TRS net fiduciary position at the end of...