ATLANTA (April 29, 2010) – A unanimous vote by the entire Georgia General Assembly today makes Georgia one of the first states in the country to restrain excessive zero tolerance discipline policies in schools. The landmark legislation by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) received final passage on the last day of the 2010 Legislative Session, and now goes before the governor for his signature before it can become law.
Sen. Jones to Attend Henry County Community Events
ATLANTA (April 22, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will attend the Support Saneka Rally on Saturday to raise awareness of a woman who has been imprisoned for 14 years.
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Sen. Jones Champions C-TRAN Bill through Senate Committee
ATLANTA (April 15, 2010) – C-TRAN riders won a victory when a bill to fund Clayton County’s public transportation system passed out of a key Senate committee. Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) urged members of the Senate Finance Committee to pass House Bill 1393 to give voters in Clayton County the ability to resurrect C-TRAN service.
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Senate approves Sen. Jones’ Zero Tolerance Discipline Bill
ATLANTA (March 18, 2010) – The Georgia State Senate today unanimously voted in favor of Sen. Emanuel Jones’ (D-Decatur) legislation to limit the abuse of zero-tolerance discipline policies in schools.
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Sen. Jones’ Zero Tolerance Bills up for Vote in Senate Committee
ATLANTA (March 1, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones’ (D-Decatur) zero tolerance legislative package will be up for a vote tomorrow in the Senate Education and Youth Committee at 10:00 a.m. Sen. Jones is working to limit the abuse of zero tolerance discipline policies and bring more common sense to how Georgia schools discipline students.
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