PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

In anticipation of tomorrow's Legislative Day 28/Crossover Day, several committees conducted final meetings to move bills. School-related committees wrapped by midafternoon, allowing for a brief respite before a probable marathon legislative day tomorrow, which is expected to last until midnight. House Ed Passes Epinephrine, Charter School, School Roofing, and Girl Scout Capitol Visit Legislation The House Education Committee convened for what may be its last pre-Crossover me

Though the House and Senate were not in session today, committee work continued on school-related legislation. The House Education Committee approved seven bills, including HB 1244 by Rep. Akbar Ali (D-Lawrenceville), which protects teacher planning time and duty-free lunch from being waived. When the bill was heard in subcomittee, at which public testimony is allowed, PAGE testified in support of the bill. An additional PAGE-supported measure was approved by Senate Finance,