Day 28: House and Senate Approve Education Bills, Including PAGE-Supported Teacher Tax Credit, Ahead of Crosso

March 7, 2026 - 19:18

In a late-night session to meet the critical Crossover Day deadline, the Georgia House and Senate advanced a significant package of education legislation. The annual deadline requires bills to pass their chamber of origin to remain eligible for further consideration, prompting a flurry of activity on numerous proposals.

Among the key measures approved was Senate Bill 515, legislation that successfully passed the Senate and now moves to the House. The bill, sponsored by Senator Billy Hickman, seeks to reauthorize and modify an existing tax credit for classroom educators. The proposal has garnered public support from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, which advocates for the state's teachers. While specific details of the modifications were not immediately detailed in the session's summary, the bill's progression marks a potential financial benefit for educators across the state.

The approval of this and other education bills underscores the legislature's focus on school-related policy as the session reaches its midpoint. The successful crossover of these proposals sets the stage for further debate and potential amendments in the opposite chamber as lawmakers work to finalize the state's legislative priorities before the session concludes.