PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

The 27th day of the 2026 Legislative Session was dominated by lengthy floor sessions in both chambers. The House worked late, while the Senate abruptly adjourned shortly before 5 p.m., leaving several bills on the calendar. Friday, March 6, is Crossover Day, the deadline by which a bill must pass its chamber of origin to remain eligible to progress during the remainder of the legislative session. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Senate Passes Antisemitism, Cursive Wr

Rep. Carmen Rice, Sponsor of the Excellent Teacher Preparation Act The House and Senate continued their focus on education bills, with the House approving two education bills: HB 1107 , the Excellent Teacher Preparation Act, by Rep. Carmen Rice (R-Columbus), which would require the GaPSC to develop and annually report comprehensive performance measures for all educator preparation providers (EPPs) in the state, among other changes. Click HERE for more on HB 1107. The bill wa

Though the House and Senate were not in session today, many education bills were considered in committee. In follow-up to today's robust education-related committee action, a very busy education day is expected tomorrow on Legislative Day 23, when the House is slated to vote on literacy legislation, high school cell phone bans, a return-to-work bill, a student-teacher grant pilot, a weapons detection system mandate, and more school-related legislation. Education Subcommittees