PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

Legislative Day 20, the midpoint of the 2026 legislative day session, saw few education bills in committee but several on the House and Senate floor. Senate budget writers' proposal to reduce the $2,000 one-time pay supplement for educators and state employees in the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 (AFY 2026) state budget generated signifigant interest. The House approved HB 970  by Rep. Rick Townsend (R-St. Simons), which requires a qualified healthcare professional who conducts a

Thank you to those who attended and presented at 2026 PAGE Day on Capitol Hill. The informative and productive day included educator advocacy and comments from candidates seeking to lead the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The Senate passed education legislation, and multiple school-related bills were considered by committees. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Educators Engage in 2026 PAGE Day on Capitol Hill Nearly 300 educators attended PAGE Day on Capitol Hi

Floor & Committee Action The House and the Senate met briefly for Day 32 but did not consider education-related legislation....