To help balance work-life options for state employees, a new type of leave is now available for all full-time, non-temporary employees. Eight hours of education support leave can be used each year to attend parent-teacher conferences, volunteer for classroom activities, attend graduation ceremonies or participate in field trips, among many other activities.
House Bill 313 was signed by Governor Nathan Deal into law this past May and has been in effect since July 1. Employees can request to use the leave to participate in activities related to student achievement and academic support that promote public, private or home school education.
“What supports education is ultimately good for Georgia’s families on a variety of levels. It is also aligned with DBHDD’s evolution as a learning organization. We applaud the Governor’s continued efforts to enrich education in our state and encourage our employees to take advantage of this new benefit,” said Mark Green, DBHDD’s Director of Human Resources.
Please contact your direct supervisor or the Human Resources office for guidance on requesting and using this leave.
