PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

Though the House and Senate did not vote on specific school-related legislation during their floor sessions, the House considered a bill of significant importance to education, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 state budget , which passed with only four dissenting votes. It was immediately transmitted to the Senate, which will continue its appropriations review. Read PAGE’s report on the House’s FY 2027 budget HERE .    After the House adjourned, Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker Jon B

Rep. Carmen Rice, Sponsor of the Excellent Teacher Preparation Act The House and Senate continued their focus on education bills, with the House approving two education bills: HB 1107 , the Excellent Teacher Preparation Act, by Rep. Carmen Rice (R-Columbus), which would require the GaPSC to develop and annually report comprehensive performance measures for all educator preparation providers (EPPs) in the state, among other changes. Click HERE for more on HB 1107. The bill wa

Thank you to those who attended and presented at 2026 PAGE Day on Capitol Hill. The informative and productive day included educator advocacy and comments from candidates seeking to lead the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The Senate passed education legislation, and multiple school-related bills were considered by committees. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Educators Engage in 2026 PAGE Day on Capitol Hill Nearly 300 educators attended PAGE Day on Capitol Hi

2021 Bills Are Still in Play – Including Legislation Impacting GA’s Tuition Tax Credit Private School Voucher Several important education...