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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS



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 , by Rep. Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners), which prohibits K-8 student use of cell phones during the school day. The legislation is supported by PAGE based on educator feedback. We appreciate the bipartisan group of senators who voted to move the bill forward to Gov. Brian Kemp. Two senators voted against it. The House passed SB 123 by

Legislative Team
Mar 25, 2025


Day 18: Joint Committee Receives Literacy Update; Narcan, Capital Outlay, & Outdoor Classrom Bills Pass Senate Ed
Joint Senate Education and Higher Education Committee The Senate Education & Youth and Higher Education committees held a joint meeting...

Josh Stephens
Feb 9, 2024


Committee Workday: House Education Passes Accreditation Bills & Athletic Association Oversight
House Education Passes Accreditation Bills, Outdoor Learning Pilot, & Athletic Association Oversight HR 1048 by Rep. Ginny Ehrhart...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 31, 2022


Day 27: 'Divisive Concepts' Bill Passes Senate; FY23 Budget Passes House
'Divisive Concepts' Senate Bill Passes & Moves to the House By a vote of 32 to 20, largely along party lines, the Senate passed...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 11, 2022
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