PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The penultimate legislative day of the 2026 session saw lengthy floor sessions in the House and Senate during which several PAGE-supported initiatives passed, including legislation to extend and expand the teacher return-to-work program and the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action Senate Gives Final Passage to Return-To-Work Bill With an unanimous vote, the Senate granted final passage to SB 150 . The bill would reauthorize Georgia’s educ

The penultimate week of the legislative session got off to a busy start with the chambers taking committee and floor action on several education bills. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action Senate Approves 9-12 Student Cell Phone Ban and Math Reform Bill The Senate unanimously passed two education bills and approved a third with only two dissenting votes. HB 1009  by Rep. Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) banning student use of cell phones and other electronic devices from

The House and Senate convened on a stormy day to continue the 2026 legislative session. Neither chamber considered education bills on the floor. The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce visited the Gold Dome to show off the official FIFA World Cup and Atlanta World Cup soccer balls. PAGE Director of Legislative Services Margaret Ciccarelli is pictured here with the Atlanta ball. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action House Judiciary Committee Approves Student Political Activity