PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

Compared to the hectic pace of yesterday's committee workday, Legislative Day 33 saw comparatively few education bills advance. Multiple major education issues are expected to be considered in the coming days. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action House Passes Anti-Discrimination Bill With a vote of 165-0, the House passed SB 523  by Sen. Goodman (R-Cogdell), which originally required public schools and institutions of higher education to treat antisemitism as they would tre

One of the more interesting aspects of the 2026 Legislative Session is that, since it is the second year of the legislative biennium, bills left over from 2025 remain eligible for passage. Moreover, these leftover bills do not need to restart the legislative process and, in some cases, can achieve final passage with a simple motion. This situation was illustrated today when the Senate took action on several bills, including one on educator leave allowances. House Floor Action

Joint Senate Committee Continues Examination into Literacy Members of the Senate Education & Youth and Senate Higher Education committees...

The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the FY 2022 budget for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) as well as several new...