PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The first legislative committee workday following Crossover Day saw House Education subcommittees begin consideration of Senate legislation including establishment of an advanced mathematics pathway, strengthening financial accountability for school districts. House Ed Subcommittees Approve Math and District Financial Accountability Safeguards Sen. Max Burns presents SB 171 The House Education Curriculum and Academic Achievement Subcommittee passed SB 171  by Sen. Jason Anavi

Neither chamber considered education bills on the floor today, but this relative lull in education-related floor action is unlikely to continue as many education bills continue to pass committee. Beyond legislative action, the most notable event of the day was an announcement by longtime Speaker Pro Tempore and House Education Committee Member Jan Jones (R-Milton) that she will retire at the end of her term. Jones has served in the House for more than two decades and has held