PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

Students in the College of Education at Georgia State University (GSU) joined Rep. Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta), PAGE staff, and GSU faculty for an in-depth discussion of challenges students face during their student teaching. Major themes frequently mentioned during the meeting echoed PAGE member survey findings, including teacher preparation affordability and access to health insurance and mental health services. Several students shared they have had to scale back hours or quit

The Senate Rules Committee set an extensive calendar for Days 39 and 40. HB 235 , a PAGE-supported bill to allow educators to take up to 30 days of leave for organ donation and up to seven days for bone marrow donation, was added to the calendar. Two competing versions of bills to restrict the use of school zone speed cameras were also added, setting the stage for lots of debate on how to handle the devices. House Education Passes Voucher Clarification and Expansion to Childr

The Senate Higher Education and Education & Youth Committees met jointly Nov. 25 to continue exploring ways to improve educator recruitment and retention. Senate Higher Education Committee Chair Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) stated that the joint committee is likely to hold two additional meetings before releasing a final report. Below is a link to the full agenda and video footage of the meeting, which begins at the 19:14 mark Second Joint Meeting Focuses on Educator Preparat

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