ATLANTA (November 21, 2019) | Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) joins a group of state and local officials from across the United States to launch an education initiative today that will develop and implement a state and local policy agenda that better prepares students for college and the workforce. Co-chaired by Sen. Parent and West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, the group titled the NewDEAL Forum Education Policy Group will be supported by the Alliance for Excellent Education as they utilize the expertise of public and non-profit thought leaders to identify and implement the most effective solutions regarding the intersection of academics and careers. Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent Joins Policymakers Nationwide to Launch Education Group to Address Mismatch in Schools and Jobs”
Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Outcomes Meeting at UGA
ATLANTA (November 18, 2019) | Sen. P.K. Martin (R – Lawrenceville) will host the next meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Outcomes on Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel. Continue reading “Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Outcomes Meeting at UGA”
Senate Study Committee on Financial Efficiency Star Rating Meeting at Capitol
ATLANTA (November 19, 2019) | Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R – Marietta) will host the second meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Financial Efficiency Star Rating (FESR) TOMORROW, November 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in room 450 of the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Senate Study Committee on Financial Efficiency Star Rating Meeting at Capitol”
Final Meeting of the Senate Athletic Association Study Committee
ATLANTA (November 13, 2019) | The third and final meeting of the Senate Athletic Association Study Committee will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. Continue reading “Final Meeting of the Senate Athletic Association Study Committee”
Sen. Emanuel Jones Issues Statement on DeKalb County Ethics Referendum
ATLANTA (November 7, 2019) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) issued the following statement on the results of the recent ballot referendum held to update the DeKalb County Board of Ethics and how ethics complaints would be handled by the County. Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones Issues Statement on DeKalb County Ethics Referendum”