Georgia lawmakers said repeatedly that a student-tracking database had been removed from a school safety bill. But parts of ...

The General Assembly advanced measures targeting classroom distractions, student absenteeism, and school safety.

Georgia lawmakers push through major safety legislation. Here's what the new bill means for schools across the state.

APPLETON — In the five years since Appleton removed its truancy laws from the books, the district has worked to find other solutions — but, according to superintendent Greg Hartjes, they're ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently slashed more than $1 billion in federal spending, including eliminating two programs that helped Georgia schools and food banks buy fresh produce from ...

Lake City Elementary School in Morrow has banned Crocs as part of its updated dress code. The school cited safety concerns as the primary reason for the ban, according to Times Now. Administrators ...

Metro Atlanta school systems give psychological evaluations to more than 10,000 students each year to see if they need support for academic, social, emotional or behavioral challenges. Schools ...

Georgia is one step closer to joining a growing list of states that are banning students from using cellphones during the school day. Members of the Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly ...

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom for Georgia students will now head to the governor’s desk for final approval. On Tuesday, House Bill 340 passed the Senate ...

The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law. The "Distraction-Free Education Act" aims to eliminate cell ...

Georgia Senate Republicans revived a bill that would defund schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The bill, amended to HB 127, targets terms like "antiracism," "cultural ...

House Bill 268 mandates new safety measures, including police reporting of threats, quicker student record transfers, a statewide anonymous reporting system, and wearable panic buttons for school ...