Reply to my open records request on SB 379 (2022) from GA state Senator Brian Strickland

The below reply was received December 4, 2023 at 9:28 AM from Sen. Strickland’s staffer.

The original request is here.

“Good morning,

I hope this email finds you well. On behalf of Senator Strickland, ” “SB 379 established for the first time a registered apprenticeship program in Georgia that allows individuals to connect with small businesses in search of workers today to gain the skill and experience necessary to start a career. The bill requires oversight from the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and also requires that any individual taking part as an apprentice be registered in Georgia with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Illegal immigration was not specifically addressed in this bill but if any legislator believes that illegal aliens are taking the funds set forth in this program, then I am sure we will see a bill to address this.”

Thank you,

“	*HANNAH HOLCOMB* \| Legislative Assistant *Georgia General assembly*

Georgia State Senate | 18 Capitol Square SW, Suite 324 CLOB | Atlanta, GA 30334
O. 404-656-0508

Email: HANNAH.HOLCOMB@senate.ga. gov

SENATOR KAY KIRKPATRICK, DISTRICT 32

Chairwoman – Children and Family

SENATOR BRIAN STRICKLAND, DISTRICT 17

Chairman – Judiciary

The below open records request to TCSG is pasted in reverse order – my original ORR is on the bottom., most recent reply on top.

D.A. King,

Thank you for your patience, D.A., and for taking the time to submit your Open Records Request. Pursuant to subparagraph (b)(I)(A) of O.C.G.A. 50-18-71, we are responding in a reasonable timeframe. You have requested copies of SAVE affidavits, applications, and Secure and Verifiable ID documents collected from specified employer participants in the apprenticeship program.

At this time, the requested records do not exist. The awarded companies were recently announced, and we are in the initial stages of the contracting process. This process includes the hiring of apprentices, submission of required documentation, and the verification of information prior to contracts to be drafted and executed.

It is anticipated that the requested records may become available by late February or early March. It would be best to submit a new request at that time to obtain the information.

Should you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

When submitting future requests, use our ORR portal: Legal Services – TCSG | Technical College System of Georgia

Kind regards,

Leigh Keever

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Leigh Keever, M.A.

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

Technical College System of Georgia

1800 Century Place, NE, Ste. 400

Atlanta, GA 30345

404-679-4971–office

lkeever@tcsg.edu |www.TCSG.edu

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From: D. A. King <dk
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:32 AM
To: Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu>
Subject: Re: ORR

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Thank you.

dak

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On Dec 3, 2024, at 11:28 AM, Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu> wrote:

Mr. King,

Thank you for contacting the TCSG with your Open Records Act request. Pursuant to subparagraph (b)(I)(A) of O.C.G.A. 50-18-71 we wanted to notify you that the breadth of acquiring the requested data will take longer than the 3-day period. We anticipate having the documents you are requesting to you no later than Friday the 13^th of December.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,

Leigh Keever

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Leigh Keever, M.A.

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

Technical College System of Georgia

1800 Century Place, NE, Ste. 400

Atlanta, GA 30345

404-679-4971–office

lkeever@tcsg.edu |www.TCSG.edu

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From: D.A. King <>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 10:15 AM
To: Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu>; D’Alessio, Mark <MDAlessio@tcsg.edu>
Subject: ORR

Please regard this email as my official open record request for copies of documents pertaining to compliance with OCGA 50-36-1 in the HDAP Apprenticeship Program.

Please send me copies of SAVE affidavits, applications, and Secure and Verifiable ID collected from the below employer participants in the apprenticeship program. I understand that there may be some redaction.

5 Points Electrical

Ace Electric Inc.

All & Everything LLC

Ascendum Machinery Inc

B & W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Bargeron Electric Company LLC

Caterpillar BCP, Inc.

Croy Electrical Inc.

Silver Sheet Metal

Delta Plumbing Inc.

Thank you,

D.A. King.