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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS



Day 5: Quick Legislative Day Includes MLK Jr. Commemoration
The House and Senate flew through their business Friday as Gov. Brian Kemp, House, and Senate members participated in an event at the Capitol to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Upcoming Appropriations Hearings & PAGE Webinar to Review Budget Proposals The legislature will stand in adjournment next week while joint appropriations hearings occur. Policymakers will review the governor's proposed Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2026 and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budgets. An

Josh Stephens
Jan 16


Day 4: Kemp Delivers Final State of the State and Announces Educator Pay Supplement
Today's legislative agenda was dominated by Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address. During the speech, his final State of the State as governor, Kemp outlined several of his 2026 legislative priorities and reported that all state employees and educators will receive a one-time $2,000 salary supplement payment. The GPB recording of the address is available HERE . House Floor Action Senate Floor Action 2026 State of the State In his address, Kemp referenced successes duri

Margaret Ciccarelli
Jan 15


Day 21: Third Hearing on Senate Divisive Concepts Bill; AFY 2022 Budget Passes Committee
Senate Lawmakers Hear Public Feedback on Divisive Concepts Bill The Senate Education Committee heard public comment on SB 377, one of...

Claire Suggs
Feb 28, 2022


Day 15: Educator Salary Supplement Passes House; More on Teacher Tax Credit
House Lawmakers Approve AFY22 Budget The House passed HB 910, the Amended Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which outlines proposed changes to the...

Claire Suggs
Feb 11, 2022


March State Board of Education Meeting
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met for committee meetings March 24 and a full board meeting March 25. Several important items were...

Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 26, 2021


Committee Meeting Day: Private School Voucher Bill Up for Vote in House; FY 22 Budget Moves Forward
HB 60 Voucher Program Scheduled for Vote in House Lawmakers in the House will vote on HB 60, which aims to create Georgia’s third private...

Legislative Team
Mar 4, 2021
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