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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS



Senate Absenteeism Study Committee Holds Final Meeting
The Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools met for the final time Nov. 20 at the Georgia State Capitol. Following presentations from multiple student support services providers, committee members recessed to draft the final report. Educators Share Views on Student Absenteeism in Upcoming PAGE Report Results from the 2025 PAGE Legislative Policy Survey indicate educators perceive chronic student absenteeism as a significant challenge. Nearly 87%

Robert Aycock
Dec 10, 2025


New State Education Laws Have Taken Effect
On July 1, most legislation passed during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly took effect. To learn about these new laws and other...

Legislative Team
Jul 1, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Day 27: School Safety, Organ Donor Leave, Voucher Expansion, School Board Training, School Speed Zone Cameras & More
As Day 27 was the last legislative day before Thursday’s Crossover deadline, today was certain to bring lengthy floor sessions. Below is...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 4, 2025


Day 22: 'Distraction-Free Education Act' Approved by House Ed Committee
The House and Senate each had busy floor sessions, but neither chamber voted on education-related bills. The Senate Appropriations...

Josh Stephens
Feb 24, 2025


Day 20: Woah, We're Halfway There!
The 2025 legislative session is 50% complete. Though the 20th legislative day was lean on education-related floor action, multiple...

Legislative Team
Feb 20, 2025


Day 15: Senate Committee Explores Cell Phones in Schools; Another Committee Hears Educator Workforce Presentations
Presentations were the order of the day today. The Senate Children & Families Committee heard presentations from Marietta City Schools...

Legislative Team
Feb 11, 2025


Day 14: House Ed Reviews GaDOE Priorities and Passes PAGE-Supported Bills
As of today, the 2025 legislative session is one-third complete. The House Education Committee met and passed its first bills of the...

Legislative Team
Feb 10, 2025
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