PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

But for House and Senate Rules Committee meetings, action on the penultimate day of the 2025 legislative session was confined to the chamber floors. After extensive calendars and debate in both chambers, the House adjourned at 11 p.m., while the Senate stayed late debating diversity, equity, and inclusion and adjourned after midnight. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Senate Passes Resolution to Explore Strengthening the Educator Workforce and Stripped Teacher Leave Bill

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

As Day 27 was the last legislative day before Thursday’s Crossover deadline, today was certain to bring lengthy floor sessions. Below is more information on the education legislation that passed today, including the House’s school safety bill. All bills referenced below will move to the other chamber for consideration.  Though no K-12 education-related committees met today, both House and Senate education committees will meet tomorrow. The House Ed agenda contains HR 174 , w

With Crossover Day looming next week, the General Assembly is moving bills at a highly accelerated rate. The House passed the Riley Gaines Act during its floor session. Many other education-related bills passed multiple committees. This pace will continue until Crossover Day (LD 28) concludes March 6. House Floor Session Senate Floor Session House Approval of 'Riley Gaines Act' Sends the Bill to the Senate Following lengthy debate, the House passed HB 267 , the " Riley Gaine

Private School Voucher Program Gains Final Approval in Senate The Senate agreed to the House's version of SB 233, giving the voucher bill...

Significance of Crossover Deadline Crossover Day marks the day by which all legislation must pass the House or Senate to remain eligible...

Special Needs Voucher Bill Passes House By a vote of 169-0, the House passed HB 579. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Carter Barrett...

Both chambers hit the ground running Monday with substantial floor debates and full committee calendars. Several of these committees...

The House and Senate met Friday and considered a handful of bills, one of which would prohibit ranked-choice voting in elections. Though...

The following report encompasses legislation which passed after 8 p.m. on Legislative Day 39. PAGE reported education-related bills which...

Voucher & Literacy Bills Get Quick Approval from Senate Education Committee The Senate Education & Youth Committee passed three bills...