PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

Legislative Day 20, the midpoint of the 2026 legislative day session, saw few education bills in committee but several on the House and Senate floor. Senate budget writers' proposal to reduce the $2,000 one-time pay supplement for educators and state employees in the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 (AFY 2026) state budget generated signifigant interest. The House approved HB 970  by Rep. Rick Townsend (R-St. Simons), which requires a qualified healthcare professional who conducts a