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GA SB412

GA SB412
Education; 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
In Committee
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)

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time (on 01/29/2026)

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