EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT LEAVE. Effective July 1, 2015 the Board approved the Educational Support Leave policy for University System of Georgia employees. The full text of BOR Policy 8.2.7, Leave can be accessed at the following link: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.7_leave The Policy provides that each full-time, non-temporary employee of the State of Georgia or of any board, branch, department, 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. Under this new law, paid leave will only be authorized for activities that are directly related to student achievement and academic support. Use of such leave for political purposes or agendas is prohibited. The revised policy reflects this change in state law. Also see BOR Policy 8.2.7.7, Miscellaneous Leave: Education Support Leave O.C.G.A § 45-20-32.) Activities that promote education in Georgia may include, but are not limited to, some of the following: • Attend Parent/Teacher conferences • Participate in classroom activities, such as presenting on career day • Tutor students without receiving compensation • Xxxxxxx examinations • Attend award and recognition ceremonies or graduation exercises • Participate in field day activities or chaperone field trips • Attend open house functions Each USG institution or office maintains the authority to determine, in accordance with the provisions outlined in this policy, whether an activity would qualify for education support leave. The Human Resources Administrative Practices Manual has been updated to provide additional guidance on the administration and implementation on the policy and can be accessed on the following link: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/hr/manual/education_support_leave.
