Education Leave
To supplement work-life balance options for University System of Georgia employees, each full-time, non-temporary employee of the USG shall be eligible for up to eight (8) hours of paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of promoting education in this state as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 45-20-32. Only activities directly related to student achievement and academic support will qualify for education support leave. Education support leave is not charged against any other leave. Education support leave does not accumulate or rollover and is not paid-out upon change of employment status
Activities that promote education in Georgia may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Attend Parent/Teacher conferences
Participate in classroom activities, such as reading to a class or presenting on career day
Tutor students without receiving compensation
Proctor examinations
Attend award and recognition ceremonies or graduation exercises
Participate in field day activities or field trips
Attend open house functions
