ATLANTA (May 4, 2021) |Yesterday, Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), into law.
“Today, I was honored to witness the fruit of my labor, as I joined Gov. Kemp in signing Senate Bill 20, which would revise the Child Advocate Advisory Committee to include three additional members: one current or former foster parent, one former foster child who is either 18 or has graduated from high school while still in the Georgia foster care system, and one individual who has served for at least three years as a court appointed special advocate,” said Sen. Payne. “These new positions will best represent the interests and needs of children in foster care across Georgia.”
There are currently seven members of the Child Advocate Advisory Committee. The new members will be appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively.
For the full list of legislation signed by Gov. Kemp, please follow this link: https://gov.georgia.gov/2021-signed-legislation
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For Immediate Release:
May 4, 2021
Kami Briden, Senior Communications Associate
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