Georgia CommonsSR 702: PAGE Day; recognize February 17, 2026
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators and recognizes February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It praises the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), a statewide organization of more than 94,500 teachers, administrators, and school support staff, for its work supporting educators and improving education in Georgia. The resolution recognizes February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day at the state capitol, the day PAGE members plan to visit legislators there. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for PAGE. The resolution creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators for its advocacy and support for educators and education in Georgia.
- Designates February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to PAGE.
Who it affects
The Professional Association of Georgia Educators and its more than 94,500 members, who are teachers, administrators, and support staff across Georgia's school systems, along with the Secretary of the Senate, who must produce a copy of the resolution for the group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing PAGE's role in education advocacy and marking February 17, 2026 as a day for PAGE members to visit the state capitol.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe PAGE's size, founding in the 1970s, and programs such as the Academic Bowl, Georgia Academic Decathlon, and STAR program.
- The resolving clause commends PAGE for its advocacy and recognizes February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to PAGE.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Professional Association of Georgia Educators for its advocacy and support for educators and education and recognize February 17, 2026, as PAGE Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
Topics
- education advocacy
- teachers
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia Senate resolutions