PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

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

What Does it Mean to “Christmas Tree” a Bill? During the final stretch of a legislative session, it is common to see some bills evolve...

Education Committee Moves Several Education Bills Forward The House Education Committee approved three bills. All move forward to the...

The House and Senate convened in floor sessions for Day 19 but did not consider education-related legislation. House Budget Writers Hear...

House Passes AFY 24 Budget With only two dissenting votes, the House passed the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which incorporates House...