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40 bills for “Education, Department of”.
Education, Department of; increase teacher compensation and establish a salary structure indexed to the cost of living to ensure competitive, sustainable wages; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the Department of Education to raise teacher pay and tie the state's minimum salary schedule to the cost of living, without changing law itself.
… BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Department of Education is urged to develop and implement a framework to index the minimum salary schedule for certificated educators to …
Education Impact Transparency Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require the Georgia Department of Education to study how major federal cuts to the U.S. Department of Education affect the state's public schools, and to report the findings publicly.
… As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Department' means the Georgia Department of Education. (2) 'Local education agency' shall have the same meaning as set forth …
Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the Department of Education and local school boards to add nonvoting student representatives to local boards of education, aiming to boost student input on school policy.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the …
Education and Public Health, Departments of; collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screenings at various grade levels; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the Department of Education and the Department of Public Health to work together to expand vision and hearing screenings for students at several grade levels, to catch undiagnosed problems that can hurt reading skills.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that: (1) The Department of Education and Department of Public Health are urged to collaborate in developing a …
United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally declare the chamber's support for dissolving the U.S. Department of Education and shifting control over K-12 and other education programs back to the states.
… the United States Department of Education's workforce without adversely affecting educational services; and WHEREAS, the federal government is taking steps to transfer education programs that are currently …
Education, Department of; implement a public awareness campaign for grade levels K-12 regarding blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3; encourage
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would encourage the Department of Education to run a public awareness campaign teaching K-12 students about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body encourage the Department of Education to implement a public awareness campaign for …
United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would put the House on record supporting the dissolution of the federal Department of Education and returning control over K-12 education to the states.
… United States Department of Education, returning authority over education back to the states; and encourage shifting core responsibilities of the United States Department of Education to other agencies …
State School Superintendent; Department of Education to publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 22 would require Georgia's Department of Education to publicly post federal guidance documents it receives and explain how it plans to respond to them, with annual reports to the General Assembly.
… Superintendent or Department of Education deems relevant and applicable to the duties, responsibilities, or business of the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, or the State …
Department of Public Safety; establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let the Department of Public Safety create a public education program on safely storing firearms, but only if the General Assembly funds it or other money becomes available.
… The department shall be authorized to </ins> <ins>coordinate with the Department of Education in the development of materials providing information on best practices for firearm storage for …
Education, Department of; publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1062 would require the Georgia Department of Education to publish federal guidance documents it receives on a dedicated webpage and report annually to legislative committees about them.
… Superintendent or Department of Education deems relevant and applicable to the duties, responsibilities, or business of the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, or the State …
Education, Department of; provide parents and guardians of students entering sixth grade information regarding adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House substitute would require the Georgia Department of Education to give parents and guardians of students entering seventh grade information on recommended vaccines for meningitis, HPV, and TDAP, starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
… Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require the Department of Education to provide to parents and guardians of students entering the …
Education, Department of; publish guidance relating to best practices for secure browsing and parental controls; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would add lessons on harmful online material and age verification to school internet safety programs, require the Department of Education to publish parental control guidance, and require the Attorney General to issue an annual online safety enforcement report.
… programs for educating students regarding online internet safety, as follows: "20-2-149. (a)(1) The Department of Education shall develop model programs for educating students regarding online …
Education, Department of; employ beneficiaries of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; allow
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 873 would let the Georgia Department of Education hire retired teachers drawing benefits from the Teachers Retirement System without stopping their pensions, though the extra work would not count toward more retirement credit.
… allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to allow for the Department of Education to employ beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for …
United States Department of Education; references from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise or remove
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 154 updates dozens of Georgia laws that mention the U.S. Department of Education, adding successor-agency language that only takes effect if Congress abolishes that federal department, and it also updates a foster-student tuition waiver reference from a 'Student Aid Report' to the FAFSA submission summary.
… Department of Education" wherever the latter terms appear in: (1) Code Section 20-2-148, relating to elective course in history and literature of the Old and New …
Public Health, Department of; carry out projects to increase education, awareness, or diagnosis of valvular heart disease; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 17 would let the Georgia Department of Public Health run education, awareness, and diagnosis programs for valvular heart disease and set up ways to track best practices for treating it.
… general provisions regarding health, so as to authorize the Department of Public Health to implement projects to increase education, public awareness, and diagnosis of valvular heart disease and …
Georgia Prevention and Plan Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require the Department of Education to create a statewide mental health crisis plan for schools, delivering rapid mental health support after violence, threats, or disasters.
… education agency' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 20-2-167.1. (b) The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of …
Education; equip students with the skills of critical media consumption; recognize urgent need
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution encourages the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to adopt media literacy standards for grades 9-12, aimed at helping students spot misinformation and bias.
… the State Board of Education to adopt performance standards for Critical Media Consumption Education in grades 9-12 and the Georgia Department of Education to develop professional learning …
Georgia public high schools; promotion of critical media consumption and literacy education; encourage bipartisan support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would have Georgia lawmakers encourage bipartisan support for future legislation on media literacy education and urge schools to adopt such a curriculum to reduce political polarization.
… Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Education, and local boards of education.
Education; State School Superintendent and the Department of Education to take all steps reasonably necessary to implement guidance documents from a federal agency; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would require the State School Superintendent and Department of Education to implement federal education guidance documents and would let children of active duty military families stationed in Georgia qualify for Promise Scholarship accounts regardless of their school zone.
… Such term shall be construed broadly to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Code section. (b) The State School Superintendent and the Department of Education shall take …
Johnson, Dr. Stephanie; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Dr. Stephanie Johnson of the Georgia Department of Education for her career in school leadership and turnaround work across the state.
… Stephanie Johnson for her dedicated service to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE); and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Stephanie Johnson, a native of Chatom, Alabama, has served …
Professional Standards Commission; provide recommendations to support the state's K-12 education workforce and teacher and school leader pipeline; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution urges the Professional Standards Commission to work with several state education agencies and develop recommendations for strengthening the state's K-12 teacher and school leader workforce by December 1, 2025.
… urged to lead a collaborative effort with input from education associations and the Department of Education, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Teachers Retirement System of …
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; expedited completion of a student's first Individualized Education Program; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate substitute for HB 634 would change how the state calculates Special Needs Scholarship amounts for students with newly created Individualized Education Programs, require electronic payment deposits, and set a July 15 deadline for the Department of Education to notify parents of scholarship amounts.
… In the event that changes in services were made and implemented in a scholarship student's Individualized Education Program after the most recent enrollment count, the department may …
Health; licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 471 would require Georgia hospitals and birthing centers to show new parents a water safety video before their newborn is discharged, using a form developed by the state.
… such parent or guardian with a water safety education form to be developed by the department. (c) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the …
No Lead in My Water Act; urge enactment
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the Department of Education to help school districts test for lead in drinking water pipes and fixtures using federal grant money, and to fix any problems found.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Georgia Department of Education to provide informational support to school …
Special Education Advocate Registration Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1477 would create a state registration system for special education advocates in Georgia, requiring background checks, training, and a code of ethics before they can be paid to help families in disability education disputes.
… A person seeking to register as a special education advocate shall submit an application and pay a registration fee to the department. The department shall issue a registration …
Sleep Health Awareness Week; second week in March of each year; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would officially designate the second week of March as 'Sleep Health Awareness Week' and encourage the Department of Public Health to share sleep hygiene information with the public.
… the Department of Public Health to integrate sleep hygiene education; to provide for the Department of Public Health to voluntarily exchange information regarding sleep hygiene education; to provide …
Wesley's Law Grant Program; provide for the creation of and establish a purpose
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would create the Wesley's Law Grant Program, offering up to $3 million a year to help public schools stock opioid overdose reversal medication starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
… Such grants shall be awarded based on criteria, terms, and conditions as determined by the State Board of Education. (c) The Department of Education is directed to take …
Correctional Institutions of State and Counties; consent for the release of certain criminal history, vocational, and educational information for inmates upon release; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 147 changes what documents Georgia's Department of Corrections must give inmates when they are released, requiring help with IDs, birth certificates, resumes and job-related paperwork to support their return to work.
… completed programs recommended by the department; (C) Whether the releasee obtained a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma or other educational degree while incarcerated; and (D) The …
"Quality Basic Education Act"; State Board of Education to establish a program of state-wide coordinated support for summer literacy programs offered by local school systems and other public schools; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would direct the State Board of Education to create a statewide program supporting summer literacy programs for kindergarten through third grade students, backed by a grant application process and an implementation plan due to lawmakers by November 2026.
… shall submit an application to the Department of Education on a form and in a manner determined by the Department of Education, which details: (1) The summer literacy …
APEX Now Program; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 554 would create the 'APEX Now Program,' a statewide system connecting Georgia students and school staff to mental health crisis support, including a 24-hour hotline and telehealth services, after violence, threats, or disasters.
… Within 24 hours of any referral made as part of the program, the department shall notify the designated contact person for the local education agency of such referral …
Rambert, Carolyn H.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Carolyn H. Rambert of Macon for her 30-year career as a Department of Defense educator and her community service.
… she was hired by the Department of Defense as an educator; and WHEREAS, during her tenure as a Department of Defense educator, she continued her professional development by …
Heart Health for All Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 459 would direct the Georgia Department of Public Health to run statewide cardiovascular disease awareness campaigns, school partnerships, and screening support, with an annual progress report.
… authorize the Department of Public Health to implement a program to increase public awareness of cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease; to provide for partnerships and educational materials; to …
Quality Basic Education Act; content standards for digital literacy instruction; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB 1269 would require Georgia public schools to teach digital literacy to every student from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting in the 2027-2028 school year, and expand the state's online safety curriculum requirements.
… Such instruction may be provided within the framework of existing coursework offered by a local school system. </ins> (a)(c)(1) The Department of Education shall develop model …
Education; students shall not be counted absent from school due to performing in certain productions; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 442 would let Georgia students who perform in stage, screen, or other productions avoid being marked absent for up to 25 school days, as long as a studio teacher provides aligned instruction.
… Section 1232g. (d) Upon consultation with the Department of Education, the Department of Labor shall promulgate a performance certification form and such policies and procedures necessary to ensure …
Education; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB1206 would require Georgia's local school boards and public school governing bodies to weigh long-term costs, repair expenses, and resale value when buying school technology devices, and to report device breakage data to the state each year.
… 2) 'Department' means the Department of Education. (3) 'School technology device' or 'device' means electronic or computerized equipment greater than $100.00 in value provided for educational purposes …
Education; vision and hearing screening for all public school students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through third grade; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require vision and hearing screenings for all public school students in pre-kindergarten through third grade, with grants to help schools buy screening equipment and new notices for parents when a child isn't reading at grade level.
… The Department of Education shall be responsible for administering such grants." </ins> SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Part 3 of Article 6, relating to educational …
Education; institutions grant academic credit to active duty military or veteran students based on military service; maintain policies
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1382 would encourage the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and require the Technical College System of Georgia to grant academic credit to active duty military members and veterans for relevant military training and experience.
… Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to education, is amended in Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3, relating to university system, by revising …
Education; employee comprehensive background checks for early care and education programs and Head Start programs; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 175 rewrites Georgia's background check rules for early care and education programs and Head Start programs, requiring criminal history checks not just for employees but for directors and other affiliated staff, and making license revocation mandatory for noncompliant programs.
… All potential employees, excluding students currently enrolled in an early education curriculum through an accredited school of higher education, may submit evidence, satisfactory to the department, that the …
The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium (a program of the Georgia Department of Public Health), and Cancer Pathways; exemplary contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways for their work on cervical cancer education, and honors two Georgians as 2026 HPV Community Champions.
… Consortium (a program of the Georgia Department of Public Health), and Cancer Pathways for their exemplary contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; and for other …
Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program; exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their work on cervical cancer education, and names the 2025 Georgia HPV Champions.
… the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness …