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2024 Legislative Session Summary
UPDATE: The 40-day veto period has now passed, and Gov. Kemp did not veto any K-12 education legislation. As of May 7, 2024, all passed...
Legislative Team
May 8, 2024


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...
Josh Stephens
Mar 26, 2024


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...
Josh Stephens
Mar 20, 2024

Day 35: House Narrowly Passes Georgia’s Third Voucher Program
A bill creating Georgia's third voucher program moved from committee to House approval in 24 hours. Yesterday (March 13), a party-line...
Robert Aycock
Mar 14, 2024

Day 34: Bill Creating Third Private School Voucher Program Approved by Committee and Up for Vote in House Tomorrow – Contact Your Legislators Today!
House Education Committee to Hear Bill Creating Third Private School Voucher Program This afternoon, a House committee passed SB 233,...
Josh Stephens
Mar 13, 2024

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...
Robert Aycock
Mar 12, 2024

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 8, 2024


Day 29: Push for Third Voucher Program Expected; New UGA Poll Showing Georgians Oppose Vouchers
With Crossover Day in the rearview, the House and Senate each had quiet days without passing any legislation. Committees will resume...
Josh Stephens
Mar 4, 2024


Day 11: Ed-Related Bills Heard in Committee & Senate Leaders Recommit to Supporting Vouchers
Both chambers hit the ground running Monday with substantial floor debates and full committee calendars. Several of these committees...
Legislative Team
Jan 29, 2024


Day 5: One Week Down
An uneventful Friday morning marked the conclusion of the first week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Next week, both chambers stand...
Robert Aycock
Jan 12, 2024


Day 4: Gov. Kemp Announces $2,500 Pay Raise While Endorsing Private School Vouchers; Adjournment Resolution
2024 State of the State Address Gov. Brian P. Kemp delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the House and...
Legislative Team
Jan 11, 2024


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
Apr 26, 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....
Legislative Team
Mar 30, 2023


Day 39: Part 2 - Voucher Bill Still Tabled - Please Continue Advocacy
The following report encompasses legislation which passed after 8 p.m. on Legislative Day 39. PAGE reported education-related bills which...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 28, 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...
Josh Stephens
Mar 27, 2023


Day 38: Voucher Bill Tabled in House - Vote Likely Next Week; Education Bills Move in Both Chambers
After Long and Emotional Debate, House Postpones Vote on Private School Voucher Bill—Vote Likely Next Week After extensive debate lasting...
Legislative Team
Mar 23, 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...
Legislative Team
Mar 21, 2023


Day 36: Bill Creating New Private School Voucher Narrowly Passes Subcommittee
Please Keep Advocacy Calls & Emails Coming – House Education Subcommittee Narrowly Passed Private School Voucher Bill By a vote of 7-5,...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 20, 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...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 17, 2023


Day 35: Voucher Bill in Subcommittee Monday; Contact House Ed Committee Members Now
Voucher Bill in Subcommittee on Monday - Contact Policymakers Now SB 233, sponsored by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), is scheduled to be...
Josh Stephens
Mar 16, 2023
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