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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS
Day 8: Educator Leave Bill Moves to Governor's Desk
One of the more interesting aspects of the 2026 Legislative Session is that, since it is the second year of the legislative biennium, bills left over from 2025 remain eligible for passage. Moreover, these leftover bills do not need to restart the legislative process and, in some cases, can achieve final passage with a simple motion. This situation was illustrated today when the Senate took action on several bills, including one on educator leave allowances. House Floor Action
Legislative Team
Jan 28
Capitol Report - Hearing on AP African American Studies in Georgia
Democratic members of House and Senate Education Committees held a hearing at the state Capitol Thursday, Aug. 8, to learn more about recent events related to local school districts’ ability to offer Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies courses. As part of ongoing advocacy on this issue, PAGE testified at the hearing, sharing member concerns about recent events described below. Two Weeks of Controversy Over AP African American Studies Course On July 24, State Scho
Margaret Ciccarelli
Aug 8, 2024
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