Legislative
PAGE is dedicated to representing Georgia’s educators at the local, state, and national levels. Our lobbyists are present at the state capitol during the legislative session in order to provide information on education and retirement issues.
PAGE is a democratically run association, relying on input from its members. Each year, PAGE establishes Legislative Priorities upon which its legislative affairs efforts are focused during the upcoming Georgia General Assembly. Read the current Legislative Priorities by clicking here.
During the General Assembly, PAGE monitors and tracks education and retirement legislation. Click here to visit our Capitol Impact website. PAGE provides the following website services to improve and enhance educators’ knowledge of the legislative process.
2009 Session Final Report (Sine Die!)
April 20, 2009 - The 2009 session of the Georgia General Assembly ended (Sine Die) on Friday, April 3, 2009. The 2009 Legislative Session is particularly notable because it was plagued by the worst state budget situation in recent history. Read the extensive wrap-up report from PAGE by clicking here.
One important correction to the report that you will read is as follows:
In the item, "Contract Deadlines Extended and Changes to Education Leadership Degrees," under HB 455, school systems may wait until May 15, 2009, to extend contracts for the upcoming school year. Systems may also delay until May 15, 2009, to tender notice of non-renewal to educators.
(The prior listserv item had the deadline as March 15, 2009 which was incorrect.)
2009 PAGE "Day on Capitol Hill" Video Highlights
PAGE members experienced the 2009 "Day on Capitol Hill" on Tuesday, February 24th. Below are some video highlights from the day at the Gold Dome where PAGE members met with their legislators and voiced opinions concerning legislation that could affect Georgia classrooms.
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