The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting May 13, 2026.  The full agenda can be found by clicking the button below. TRS Begins Approvals for New Return-to-Work Program, Special Education is the Most Cited Qualifying Subject Area One of PAGE’s 2026 member-driven legislative priorities on reducing teacher vacancies was approved by the Georgia General Assembly in SB 150. SB 150, sponsored by Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) and carried in...

Though the House did not consider any K-12-related legislation on the floor today, the Senate voted on one House education bill. Mid-morning, in an attempt to soften the financial strain of rapidly rising gas prices, the Governor signed legislation suspending Georgia's gas tax for 60 days. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action Completion Special Schools Bill Moves to Kemp's Desk With a unanimous vote, the Senate passed HB 907 , by outgoing House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton). The...

Monday saw multiple positive developments regarding education legislation. PAGE-supported initiatives passed with bipartisan support on the Senate floor and in committees. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action Literacy Act of 2026 Passes Subcommittee, Submit Feedback Now The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, HB 1193 , * sponsored on behalf of House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) by House Education Chair Chris Erwin (R-Homer), was unanimously approved by the House Education Subcommittee...