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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS
Sine Die: Education-Friendly FY 2026 Budget Finalized, Multiple Ed Bills Move to Kemp's Desk
Josh Stephens, Rob Ayock, & Margaret Ciccarelli Not Pictured: Claire Suggs The conclusion of the 2026 session included House and Senate...
Legislative Team
Apr 4
Day 39: On Penultimate Session Day, Senate Approves DEI Prohibition in Schools and Other Ed Bills; House Approves School Safety Bill
But for House and Senate Rules Committee meetings, action on the penultimate day of the 2025 legislative session was confined to the...
Legislative Team
Apr 3
Day 35: K-8 Student Cell Phone Ban Moves to Governor's Desk
Day 35 didn't disappoint on education action. It was a busy day on the House and Senate floor and in committees. The Senate passed HB 340...
Legislative Team
Mar 25
Day 27: School Safety, Organ Donor Leave, Voucher Expansion, School Board Training, School Speed Zone Cameras & More
As Day 27 was the last legislative day before Thursday’s Crossover deadline, today was certain to bring lengthy floor sessions. Below is...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Mar 4
Day 24: Riley Gaines Act Moves as Organ Donor Leave, Vouchers, PSERS, & Multiple Other Ed Bills Progress
With Crossover Day looming next week, the General Assembly is moving bills at a highly accelerated rate. The House passed the Riley...
Legislative Team
Feb 27
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 28: Crossover Action on AFY 2024 Budget, Narcan, American Libraries Association, School Supplies, Literacy Screener, Charter School, & Social Security Bills
Significance of Crossover Deadline Crossover Day marks the day by which all legislation must pass the House or Senate to remain eligible...
Josh Stephens
Mar 1, 2024
Day 25: AFY24 Budget and Special Needs Voucher Bill Progress, Bathroom Bill Stalls, Single Statewide School Accountability Score, Computer Ed, & More
Special Needs Voucher Bill Passes House By a vote of 169-0, the House passed HB 579. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Carter Barrett...
Legislative Team
Feb 22, 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 10: Slow Day Under the Gold Dome Friday – Education Subcommittees Monday
The House and Senate met Friday and considered a handful of bills, one of which would prohibit ranked-choice voting in elections. Though...
Margaret Ciccarelli
Jan 26, 2024
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 25: Voucher Bill Approved in Senate Ed Committee; Literacy Bills Advance in House and Senate
Voucher & Literacy Bills Get Quick Approval from Senate Education Committee The Senate Education & Youth Committee passed three bills...
Legislative Team
Feb 28, 2023
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