Georgia Council on Literacy-August 2024
The full Georgia Council on Literacy met Aug. 26 at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. Georgia College president Kathy...
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS
Josh Stephens
Jul 9
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Meeting Report - June 2024
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually June 12 and 13. GaPSC Executive Secretary Matt Arthur updated...
Josh Stephens
Mar 26
Day 39: Education Bills Move on Penultimate Legislative Day
The House and Senate shifted into high gear Tuesday for the penultimate day of the 2024 legislative session. Tracking legislative...
Legislative Team
Mar 21
Day 38: Both Chambers Hold Long Floor Sessions as Sine Die Looms
With the end of the 2024 Legislative Session mere days away, both chambers of the General Assembly met for long hours and passed many...
Josh Stephens
Mar 20
Day 37: PAGE-Opposed Voucher Bill Moves to Governor's Desk for Signature
Private School Voucher Program Gains Final Approval in Senate The Senate agreed to the House's version of SB 233, giving the voucher bill...
Robert Aycock
Mar 12
Committee Workday: Voucher Bill in Committee Tomorrow—Contact Legislators Now, Literacy Screener Bill Expanded & Other Committee Action
House Education Committee to Hear Bill Creating Third Private School Voucher Program Please contact House members now, using PAGE best...
Legislative Team
Mar 8
Day 32: 2024 Session Four Fifths Complete, Action on Major Education Legislation Expected in Remaining Days
Floor & Committee Action The House and the Senate met briefly for Day 32 but did not consider education-related legislation....
Legislative Team
Mar 7
Day 31: FY25 Budget Progresses, Literacy Screener Press Conference, Many Education-Related Bills Heard
House Passes FY2025 Budget with Raises for Certified Teachers and Staff By a vote of 172 to 1, the House passed HB 916, the FY25 Budget....
Claire Suggs
Jan 16
Budget Recess Week: Joint Appropriations Hears from GaDOE
Emerging Details on Funding Increase Proposed for Schools State Superintendent Richard Woods and Rusk Roam, chief financial officer for...
Legislative Team
Dec 7, 2023
State Budget Writers Focus on Literacy -- Special Session Ends
Special Session Draws to Close The state legislature adjourned after a short special session during which the House and Senate engaged in...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Dec 4, 2023
Joint Committee Hears Literacy Updates, Including Literacy-Focused Legislative Priorities
During the ongoing special session convened to accomplish court-ordered redistricting, members of the House and Senate Education...
Legislative Team
Apr 26, 2023
2023 Legislative Session Summary
The 2023 legislative session yielded needed educator and student assistance through a pay raise for teachers and other certified staff,...
Legislative Team
Mar 30, 2023
Day 40: Voucher Bill Fails, Teacher Pay Raises & Literacy Bill Pass
Voucher Bill Fails on House Floor In a dramatic vote, SB 233 by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), failed by four votes on the House floor....
Josh Stephens
Mar 27, 2023
Day 39: Part 1 - Literacy Bills Pass
The following report encompasses legislation which passed before 8 p.m. on Legislative Day 39. PAGE will report on all education-related...
Legislative Team
Mar 21, 2023
Day 37: House Ed Approves Voucher Bill, Senate Ed Passes House Literacy Initiative & More
House Education Approves Amended Proposal to Create Georgia’s Third Private School Voucher Program The House Education Committee passed...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 17, 2023
Action Alert: Voucher Bill in Subcommittee Monday, Literacy Bill in Committee Tuesday
Contact House Ed Members Now – Ask Them to Fund Georgia Literacy Initiative, Not Divert Additional Public Funds to Private Schools SB...
Legislative Team
Mar 7, 2023
Day 29: Crossover Day, Part 2 – Literacy & Planning Period Bills Pass House; School Safety Advances
House and Senate Pass Several More Education Bills Prior to Crossover Day Deadline In our Day 28 Crossover Day, Part 1 Report, PAGE...
Legislative Team
Mar 2, 2023
Day 27: Literacy & Teacher Planning Time Bills Progress, Along with Other Education Legislation
House Education Committee Moves Literacy & Teacher Planning Time Bills Forward The House Education Committee met in a bifurcated meeting...
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