The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually Oct. 8 and 9.Executive Secretary UpdateGaPSC Executive Secretary Jody Barrow updated commissioners on the GaPSC's work to develop recommendations to strengthen the educator workforce as directed by SR 237. The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) continues to lead this work. PAGE is actively engaged in this work with the GaPSC and other education organizations and agencies to support Georgia's educator workforce.Barrow asked| PAGE Legislative
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 24, 2025. Trustees received updates on the work of TRS divisions and were briefed on the State Auditor Report on the educator return-to-work (RtW) program. The board also approved the TRS expense fund and the appointment of a TRS Medical Board member. Executive Director Buster Evans announced he will retire in November 2025, and Deputy Executive Director Jason Branch was named as his successor...| PAGE Legislative
The Students with Disabilities Subcommittee of the Senate Education & Youth Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16. Subcommittee Chair Clint Dixion (R-Gwinnett) stated the subcommittee would study multiple topics, with the current meeting being focused on inclusive learning classrooms. Other issues will include the shortage of special education teachers, personal device use by students with IEPs, and issues related to when students age out of K-12 special education programs.Other subcommittee members i| PAGE Legislative
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) held its bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting June 23, 2025. Trustees received updates on the work of TRS divisions and adopted the AFY 2026 and FY 2027 budgets. This was the first board meeting for Mary Elizabeth Davis (pictured right) who was appointed July 17. Davis serves as the superintendent for Cherokee County Schools.The full agenda and all meeting materials can be found by clicking the button below.Fiduciary Net Position & FY 2025 Rat...| PAGE Legislative
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met July 16 on Jekyll Island following the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) Summer...| PAGE Legislative
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually July 10 and 11.Executive Secretary UpdateGaPSC Executive Secretary Jody Barrow updated commissioners on the GaPSC's work to develop recommendations to strengthen the educator workforce as directed by SR 237. He stated that a draft framework was shared among the heads of state agencies and educator organizations. A meeting to narrow the focus of the work will be held July 28. The Southern Regional Education Board will assis...| PAGE Legislative
The House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration met virtually July 10. The study committee was created via HR 887, sponsored by Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), who serves as chair of the committee. In addition to Blackmon, the following House members sit on the committee: · Rep. Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold) · Rep. Chris Erwin (R-Homer) · Rep. Holt Persinger (R-Winder) · Rep. Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Robins) ...| PAGE Legislative
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met June 11 and 12.A meeting agenda is available through the button below.Hospital/Homebound Services Rule Update and Additional Schools Approved to Accept Special Needs Private School VoucherThe board approved initiating an amendment to Rule 160-4-2-.31, which governs Hospital/Homebound (HHB) Services for public school students. School districts have experienced a rise in HHB students since the COVID-19 pandemic, and technology has shifted since the rul...| PAGE Legislative
Though the General Assembly adjourned April 4, some legislative work has continued. Study and standing committees will continue to meet...| PAGE Legislative
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) board met virtually Monday, May 19 and approved changes to the 2026 State Health Benefit...| PAGE Legislative
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) met virtually May 7 and 8. Executive Secretary Update GaPSC Executive Secretary...| PAGE Legislative
The PAGE 2025 Legislative Session Summary covers education-related legislation approved by the General Assembly, provides an overview of...| PAGE Legislative
HR 1, entitled the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act (OBBBA), was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump July 4, 2024. The budget reconciliation measure spurs significant federal funding changes in many areas, including education, healthcare, and food policy. Please note that not every policy change listed below will go into effect immediately. Some changes are set to take effect throughout the next few years. PAGE has summarized potential school-related policy changes based on the m...| PAGE Legislative
