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 agenda is available HERE.

Relatedly, join PAGE legislative staff Thursday, Jan. 29, for a review of education items included in the proposed AFY 2026 and FY 2027 budgets. PAGE will review the proposed one-time $2,000 pay supplement for state employees and teachers, continued funding for school safety, additional funding for school social workers, and more. We'll also share information about how to contact legislators and advocate for appropriations or other state policies.

Register for the Webinar Here

Review the PAGE report on education items in Kemp’s proposed budgets HERE.

Watch PAGE’s Legislative Session Preview Webinar

A recording of the PAGE 2026 Legislative Session Preview webinar is available HERE. PAGE Legislative staff shared details on the organization’s 2026 legislative priorities, forecast potential education bills, and highlighted PAGE resources to help educators advocate on education issues.

Sign Up for the PAGE Capitol Report

If you would like to receive the PAGE Capitol Report blog directly to your email inbox, register HERE. PAGE encourages you to follow the action at the state Capitol, via the Capitol Report, Capitol Report Highlights, and Weekly Highlights.

Register for PAGE Day on Capitol Hill Feb. 17

Please make your plans to join us for 2026 PAGE Day on Capitol Hill, in partnership with the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (GACTE).

This free event will include breakfast, lunch, information sessions with key education-focused policymakers, advocacy opportunities under the Gold Dome, and a state school superintendent candidate forum.

Register and watch a brief informational video HERE.

Upcoming Schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 20 - Joint Appropriations Hearings

• 1:15-1:45 p.m. GaDOE

• 3:15-4:15 p.m. DECAL

Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Joint Appropriations Hearings

• 3-3:30 p.m. ERS (includes the Public School Employees Retirement System)

• 3:30-4 p.m. TRS