HR1318: HR1318 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It praises the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), a large organization representing teachers, administrators, and school support staff across the state, for its work supporting educators and improving education. The resolution recognizes February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill, the day PAGE members plan to visit the state capitol to meet with their legislators. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for PAGE. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal expression of recognition and does not create new rules, funding, or requirements.

• Formally commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for its advocacy and support of educators and education.
• Designates February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill, the day PAGE members plan to visit the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to PAGE.

The resolution directly names the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, its members (teachers, administrators, and support staff in Georgia schools), and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution has no legal effect on schools, funding, or policy. Its practical result is a formal, public acknowledgment from the legislature of PAGE's work and its members' visit to the capitol on February 17, 2026.

• The preamble describes PAGE as Georgia's largest professional educator organization, with more than 94,500 members across every school system in the state.
• The preamble notes PAGE Foundation programs including the Academic Bowl, the Georgia Academic Decathlon, and the Student and Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.
• The resolving clause commends PAGE and recognizes February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide PAGE with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)Primary sponsor
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)

• education advocacy
• teacher organizations
• legislative recognition
• Georgia schools