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GA SB412Education; accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; increase
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of accumulated sick leave days that teachers and other school personnel in Georgia can use each school year for personal or professional reasons from three to five days, provided they receive prior approval from their local school superintendent or a designated representative, and their absence does not conflict with local school board policies regarding essential school operations. The bill also clarifies that school personnel are not required to disclose the specific reason for their absence to obtain approval, although they may be asked to categorize it as "personal" or "professional."
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72289 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240005 |
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