PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  and the House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education   held a joint meeting Sept. 22 at the Georgia State Capitol. During the meeting, members from both committees heard from a number of organizations on a wide range of topics, including recommendations to combat chronic absenteeism. rn ore about Issues Facing Special Education Teachers In PAGE's Educator Workforce Survey Report PAGE

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools   met Aug. 7 at Mercer University. The study committee was created via SR 217 sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon), who serves as chair. In addition to Kennedy, the following Senate members sit on the committee:  Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) Sen. Freddie Powell Sims (D-Dawson) Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D-Atlanta) Sen. Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett) Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) Penny Elkins, executive v

The House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education  met July 22.   The study committee was created via HR 711 , sponsored by Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer), who serves as chair. In addition to Erwin, the following House members sit on the committee:   Rep. Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) Rep. Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick)     Rep. Sandy Donatucci (R-Buford) Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville) Rep. Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn)   The meeting opened with committee member introdu

The House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration met virtually July 10.   The study committee was created via HR 887 , sponsored by  Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), who serves as chair of the committee. In addition to Blackmon, the following House members sit on the committee:   ·    Rep. Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold)   ·    Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer)   ·    Rep. Holt Persinger (R-Winder)   ·    Rep. Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Ro