ATLANTA – House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) announces that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill 1010 in to law. This legislation sponsored by Pro Tem Jones, increases the number of hours of annual paid parental leave for state employees and teachers and school personnel from three to six weeks.
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Georgia Promise Scholarship Act Among Signed Legislation
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and other legislators joined Governor Brian Kemp at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta, Ga. as he signed several bills into law to bolster Georgia’s education system. Gov. Kemp signed House Bills 318, 409, and 1122, as well as Senate Bills 233, 351, 395, and 464. Several of these legislative initiatives were identified as priorities by the House and Senate during the 2024 legislative session, including Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.
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ATLANTA – House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn) commend House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) for her unwavering commitment to serving the people of Georgia as she continues her dedicated efforts following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauds the passage of House Bill 1010, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton), to expand paid parental leave for state employees.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) held a press conference to announce recommendations for significant investments in Pre-K education to expand access and increase teacher pay.
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