PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting May 13, 2026.  The full agenda can be found by clicking the button below. TRS Begins Approvals for New Return-to-Work Program, Special Education is the Most Cited Qualifying Subject Area One of PAGE’s 2026 member-driven legislative priorities on reducing teacher vacancies was approved by the Georgia General Assembly in SB 150. SB 150, sponsored by Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro)

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) held virtual committee meetings June 10 and a full commission meeting June 11. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC Executive Secretary Jody Barrow reported the literacy coaching endorsement taskforce has been meeting to implement measures from HB 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. A taskforce has also begun working on possible revisions to Tier 1 and Tier 2 certifications. The work of both groups will be presented