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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-20-32. Limited paid leave for the purpose of promoting education.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-20-32. Limited paid leave for the purpose of promoting education.

Each full-time, nontemporary employee of the State of Georgia or of any branch, department, board, bureau, or commission thereof shall be entitled to apply for up to eight hours of paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of promoting education in this state. The State Personnel Board shall submit to the Governor for approval rules and regulations which shall effectuate the purpose and govern the administration of this Code section. Such rules and regulations shall require that paid leave only be authorized for activities directly related to student achievement and academic support and shall prohibit the use of such leave for political purposes or agendas.

## History

Code 1981, § 45-20-32, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 934, § 1/HB 313.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2015.