O.C.G.A. § 20-3-362 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-362
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-362
Status: in_force

Each eligible student wishing to receive a grant pursuant to this subpart shall submit a grant application in accordance with the rules, regulations, and procedures prescribed by the commission. The commission is authorized to define such terms and prescribe such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of this subpart. In the event a student on whose behalf a grant is paid does not enroll as a full-time or part-time student for the academic semester for which the grant is paid, the qualified institution shall make a refund to the commission in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-565 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-565
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-565
Status: in_force

(a) In the discretion of the authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign rents, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture: (1) May contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property; the construction of the project; the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project; and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys; (2) May also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the authority and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor; (3) May also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers; and (4) May also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued.

(a) In the discretion of the authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign rents, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture:

(1) May contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property; the construction of the project; the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project; and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys;

(1) May contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property; the construction of the project; the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project; and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys;

(2) May also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the authority and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor;

(2) May also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the authority and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor;

(3) May also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers; and

(3) May also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers; and

(4) May also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued.

(4) May also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued.

(b) It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustees and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture.

(b) It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustees and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-349 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-349
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-349
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Code Sections 20-3-340 through 20-3-348 or any recitals in any obligations issued by the authority under this subpart, all such obligations and interest coupons appertaining thereto shall be and are made negotiable instruments under the laws of the state, subject only to any applicable provisions for registration.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-346 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-346
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-346
Status: in_force

The pledge of any revenues or assets of the authority to the payment of the principal of or the interest on any obligations of the authority shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; and any such assets or revenues shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act. The lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have notice of such pledge. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the authority from selling any assets subject to any pledge, except to the extent that any such sale may be restricted by a trust agreement or resolution providing for the issuance of obligations of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-693 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-693
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-693
Status: in_force

(a) Children during the ages of mandatory attendance as required in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-690.1 who are excused from attendance in public school by county or independent school system boards in accordance with general policies and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education shall be exempt from this subpart. The state board, in promulgating its general policies and regulations, shall take into consideration sickness and other emergencies which may arise in any school community.

(a) Children during the ages of mandatory attendance as required in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-690.1 who are excused from attendance in public school by county or independent school system boards in accordance with general policies and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education shall be exempt from this subpart. The state board, in promulgating its general policies and regulations, shall take into consideration sickness and other emergencies which may arise in any school community.

(b) Children during the ages of mandatory attendance as required in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-690.1 who are excused from attendance at private schools or home study programs for sickness or emergencies or for other reasons substantially the same as the reasons for excused absences from attendance at public school authorized by state board policy pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempt from this subpart.

(b) Children during the ages of mandatory attendance as required in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-690.1 who are excused from attendance at private schools or home study programs for sickness or emergencies or for other reasons substantially the same as the reasons for excused absences from attendance at public school authorized by state board policy pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempt from this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-493 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-493
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-493
Status: in_force

The scholarship grant program under this subpart shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the program provided for in Subpart 5A of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-496 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-496
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-496
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program ” or “ scholarship program ” means the needs-based mentoring and scholarship program established pursuant to this part to provide promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary educational success.

(1) “ Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program ” or “ scholarship program ” means the needs-based mentoring and scholarship program established pursuant to this part to provide promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary educational success.

(2) “ REACH participating school system ” means a local school system that meets the requirements of Code Section 20-3-498 .

(2) “ REACH participating school system ” means a local school system that meets the requirements of Code Section 20-3-498 .

(3) “ REACH scholar ” means a student in a REACH participating school system who has been nominated and approved to participate in the scholarship program.

(3) “ REACH scholar ” means a student in a REACH participating school system who has been nominated and approved to participate in the scholarship program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-262 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-262
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-262
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Authority” means the Georgia Student Finance Authority created by Code Section 20-3-313 .

(1) “Authority” means the Georgia Student Finance Authority created by Code Section 20-3-313 .

(2) “Authorized officer” means the chairman, vice-chairman, executive director or president, treasurer, secretary, or other person authorized by this part, resolution of the board of directors, or the bylaws of the corporation to act as an authorized officer of the corporation for any prescribed purpose.

(2) “Authorized officer” means the chairman, vice-chairman, executive director or president, treasurer, secretary, or other person authorized by this part, resolution of the board of directors, or the bylaws of the corporation to act as an authorized officer of the corporation for any prescribed purpose.

(3) “Board of directors” means the board of directors of the corporation.

(3) “Board of directors” means the board of directors of the corporation.

(4) “Borrower” means an eligible student or eligible parent who has obtained an educational loan under this part.

(4) “Borrower” means an eligible student or eligible parent who has obtained an educational loan under this part.

(5) “Commission” means the Georgia Student Finance Commission created by Code Section 20-3-233 .

(5) “Commission” means the Georgia Student Finance Commission created by Code Section 20-3-233 .

(6) “Corporation” means the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation created by Code Section 20-3-263 .

(6) “Corporation” means the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation created by Code Section 20-3-263 .

(7) “Directory information” means the present or last known name, address, and place of employment; social security number; telephone number; school enrollment status; academic classification and standing; actual or anticipated date of graduation, withdrawal from, or transfer to another school; and other educational loan indebtedness, as the case may be and as may be applicable to a borrower, comaker, cosigner, endorser, or personal or credit reference named on an application for loan guaranty under this part, and the spouse thereof.

(7) “Directory information” means the present or last known name, address, and place of employment; social security number; telephone number; school enrollment status; academic classification and standing; actual or anticipated date of graduation, withdrawal from, or transfer to another school; and other educational loan indebtedness, as the case may be and as may be applicable to a borrower, comaker, cosigner, endorser, or personal or credit reference named on an application for loan guaranty under this part, and the spouse thereof.

(8) “Federal act” or “federal acts” means all provisions of federal statutes which provide federal funds for any financial aid purpose or for any activity related to student financial aid and federal statutes relative to programs of low-interest educational loans to students and parents administered in whole or in part by the secretary, including but not limited to the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 ( P.L. 89-329 ), 1 as amended, and all rules and regulations prescribed by the secretary pursuant thereto.

(8) “Federal act” or “federal acts” means all provisions of federal statutes which provide federal funds for any financial aid purpose or for any activity related to student financial aid and federal statutes relative to programs of low-interest educational loans to students and parents administered in whole or in part by the secretary, including but not limited to the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 ( P.L. 89-329 ), 1 as amended, and all rules and regulations prescribed by the secretary pursuant thereto.

(9) “Federal interest subsidies” means the interest subsidy payments provided for in the federal act.

(9) “Federal interest subsidies” means the interest subsidy payments provided for in the federal act.

(10) “Guaranty agency” means the corporation.

(10) “Guaranty agency” means the corporation.

(11) “Guaranty fee” means the insurance premium charge authorized by Code Section 20-3-271 .

(11) “Guaranty fee” means the insurance premium charge authorized by Code Section 20-3-271 .

(12) “Lender” means any entity located within or outside the state which is approved by the corporation pursuant to this part for purposes of the program, including the secretary, and including the Student Loan Marketing Association created by the federal act and the authority created by Code Section 20-3-313 ; provided, however, that each such entity shall have the right to be a lender only to the extent and upon such terms and for such purposes as may be prescribed by the corporation.

(12) “Lender” means any entity located within or outside the state which is approved by the corporation pursuant to this part for purposes of the program, including the secretary, and including the Student Loan Marketing Association created by the federal act and the authority created by Code Section 20-3-313 ; provided, however, that each such entity shall have the right to be a lender only to the extent and upon such terms and for such purposes as may be prescribed by the corporation.

(13) “Loan” or “educational loan” means an obligation representing advances of money by a lender to an eligible student or eligible parent evidenced by one or more promissory notes, on note forms prescribed by the corporation. In the event of the purchase and sale or the pledge or assignment of such loans or a participating interest in such loans, the term shall include contingent interests, security interests, pledges, commitments, choses in action, or other property interests in such loans.

(13) “Loan” or “educational loan” means an obligation representing advances of money by a lender to an eligible student or eligible parent evidenced by one or more promissory notes, on note forms prescribed by the corporation. In the event of the purchase and sale or the pledge or assignment of such loans or a participating interest in such loans, the term shall include contingent interests, security interests, pledges, commitments, choses in action, or other property interests in such loans.

(14) “Loan guaranty” means the document or endorsement issued by the corporation as evidence of the guaranty by the corporation of an educational loan to be made by a lender to an eligible student or eligible parent. The term “guaranty,” when used in this part, shall have the same meaning as “insurance,” as such term is used in the federal act, and be synonymous therewith.

(14) “Loan guaranty” means the document or endorsement issued by the corporation as evidence of the guaranty by the corporation of an educational loan to be made by a lender to an eligible student or eligible parent. The term “guaranty,” when used in this part, shall have the same meaning as “insurance,” as such term is used in the federal act, and be synonymous therewith.

(15) “Parent” or “eligible parent” means a parent of an eligible student who qualifies for an educational loan under the federal act and regulations prescribed by the corporation.

(15) “Parent” or “eligible parent” means a parent of an eligible student who qualifies for an educational loan under the federal act and regulations prescribed by the corporation.

(16) “Part” means this part, including rules and regulations prescribed by the board of directors pursuant thereto.

(16) “Part” means this part, including rules and regulations prescribed by the board of directors pursuant thereto.

(17) “Program” means the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program as provided for in the federal act and this part.

(17) “Program” means the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program as provided for in the federal act and this part.

(18) “School” means any educational institution located within or outside the state which: (A) Is approved by the corporation pursuant to this part for purposes of the program; and (B) Has in force and effect with the corporation, if required by the corporation, a school agreement as prescribed by the corporation.

(18) “School” means any educational institution located within or outside the state which:

(A) Is approved by the corporation pursuant to this part for purposes of the program; and

(A) Is approved by the corporation pursuant to this part for purposes of the program; and

(B) Has in force and effect with the corporation, if required by the corporation, a school agreement as prescribed by the corporation.

(B) Has in force and effect with the corporation, if required by the corporation, a school agreement as prescribed by the corporation.

(19) “Secretary” means the United States secretary of education or any other official succeeding to the powers of such secretary under the federal act.

(19) “Secretary” means the United States secretary of education or any other official succeeding to the powers of such secretary under the federal act.

(20) “Special allowance payments” means the special allowance payments provided for in the federal act.

(20) “Special allowance payments” means the special allowance payments provided for in the federal act.

(21) “Student” or “eligible student” means a student who qualifies for an educational loan under this part.

(21) “Student” or “eligible student” means a student who qualifies for an educational loan under this part.

1 20 U.S.C.A. § 1001 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2130 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2130
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2130
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Department ” means the Department of Education.

(1) “ Department ” means the Department of Education.

(2) “ Parent ” means a biological parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a child.

(2) “ Parent ” means a biological parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a child.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-632 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-632
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-632
Status: reserved

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Account contributor” means a resident or nonresident person, corporation, trust, charitable organization, or other entity which contributes to or invests money in a savings trust account under the program on behalf of a beneficiary. For resident or nonresident persons, the account contributor may also be the designated beneficiary of the account.

(1) “Account contributor” means a resident or nonresident person, corporation, trust, charitable organization, or other entity which contributes to or invests money in a savings trust account under the program on behalf of a beneficiary. For resident or nonresident persons, the account contributor may also be the designated beneficiary of the account.

(2) “Account owner” means a resident or nonresident person, corporation, trust, charitable organization, or other entity that establishes a savings trust account under the program on behalf of a beneficiary. For resident or nonresident persons, the account owner may also be the designated beneficiary of the account.

(2) “Account owner” means a resident or nonresident person, corporation, trust, charitable organization, or other entity that establishes a savings trust account under the program on behalf of a beneficiary. For resident or nonresident persons, the account owner may also be the designated beneficiary of the account.

(3) “Beneficiary” means a resident or nonresident beneficiary of a savings trust agreement who meets the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law and any regulations established by the board.

(3) “Beneficiary” means a resident or nonresident beneficiary of a savings trust agreement who meets the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law and any regulations established by the board.

(4) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan.

(4) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan.

(5) Reserved.

(5) Reserved.

(6) “ Financial organization ” means an organization which is: (A) A fiduciary authorized to act as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 1 , as amended, or an insurance company or affiliate; and (B)(i) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Insurance; (ii) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Banking and Finance; (iii) Chartered by an agency of the federal government; (iv) Subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of the federal Securities and Exchange Commission; (v) Any other entity otherwise authorized to act in this state as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; or (vi) Any investment adviser registered with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. 2

(6) “ Financial organization ” means an organization which is:

(A) A fiduciary authorized to act as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 1 , as amended, or an insurance company or affiliate; and

(A) A fiduciary authorized to act as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 1 , as amended, or an insurance company or affiliate; and

(B)(i) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Insurance; (ii) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Banking and Finance; (iii) Chartered by an agency of the federal government; (iv) Subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of the federal Securities and Exchange Commission; (v) Any other entity otherwise authorized to act in this state as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; or (vi) Any investment adviser registered with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. 2

(B)(i) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Insurance;

(B)(i) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Insurance;

(ii) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Banking and Finance;

(ii) Licensed or chartered by the Department of Banking and Finance;

(iii) Chartered by an agency of the federal government;

(iii) Chartered by an agency of the federal government;

(iv) Subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of the federal Securities and Exchange Commission;

(iv) Subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of the federal Securities and Exchange Commission;

(v) Any other entity otherwise authorized to act in this state as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; or

(v) Any other entity otherwise authorized to act in this state as a trustee pursuant to the provisions of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; or

(vi) Any investment adviser registered with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. 2

(vi) Any investment adviser registered with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. 2

(7) “Institution of higher education” means an eligible educational institution as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(7) “Institution of higher education” means an eligible educational institution as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(8) “Internal Revenue Code” or “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” has the meaning provided by Code Section 48-1-2 .

(8) “Internal Revenue Code” or “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” has the meaning provided by Code Section 48-1-2 .

(9) “Plan” means the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan established under this article.

(9) “Plan” means the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan established under this article.

(10) “ Program ” means a program of savings trust agreements and savings trust accounts provided by the plan under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code or other applicable federal law.

(10) “ Program ” means a program of savings trust agreements and savings trust accounts provided by the plan under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code or other applicable federal law.

(11) “Qualified higher education expense” means any higher education expense as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(11) “Qualified higher education expense” means any higher education expense as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(12) “Qualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal by an account owner for qualified higher education expenses of the beneficiary or as otherwise permitted under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 without a penalty or the imposition of taxes on the withdrawal.

(12) “Qualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal by an account owner for qualified higher education expenses of the beneficiary or as otherwise permitted under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 without a penalty or the imposition of taxes on the withdrawal.

(13) “Savings trust account” means an account established by an account owner pursuant to this article on behalf of a beneficiary in order to apply distributions from the account toward qualified higher education expenses at eligible educational institutions as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(13) “Savings trust account” means an account established by an account owner pursuant to this article on behalf of a beneficiary in order to apply distributions from the account toward qualified higher education expenses at eligible educational institutions as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(14) “Savings trust agreement” means the agreement entered into between the board and the account owner establishing a savings trust account.

(14) “Savings trust agreement” means the agreement entered into between the board and the account owner establishing a savings trust account.

(15) “Trust fund” means the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Trust Fund.

(15) “Trust fund” means the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Trust Fund.

(16) “Unqualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal by an account owner that is not: (A) A qualified withdrawal; (B) A withdrawal by reason of the death or disability of the beneficiary; (C) A withdrawal made in connection with the receipt by the beneficiary of a scholarship; or (D) A distribution to another qualified state tuition program.

(16) “Unqualified withdrawal” means a withdrawal by an account owner that is not:

(A) A qualified withdrawal;

(A) A qualified withdrawal;

(B) A withdrawal by reason of the death or disability of the beneficiary;

(B) A withdrawal by reason of the death or disability of the beneficiary;

(C) A withdrawal made in connection with the receipt by the beneficiary of a scholarship; or

(C) A withdrawal made in connection with the receipt by the beneficiary of a scholarship; or

(D) A distribution to another qualified state tuition program.

(D) A distribution to another qualified state tuition program.

1 29 U.S.C.A. § 1001 et seq.

2 15 U.S.C.A. § 80b-1 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1180 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1180
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1180
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in or on any school safety zone in this state or to remain in or on any such school safety zone when such person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in or on any school safety zone in this state or to remain in or on any such school safety zone when such person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone.

(b) Any person who: (1) Is present in or on any school safety zone in this state and willfully fails to remove himself or herself from such school safety zone after the principal or designee of such school requests him or her to do so; or (2) Fails to check in at the designated location as required by subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(b) Any person who:

(1) Is present in or on any school safety zone in this state and willfully fails to remove himself or herself from such school safety zone after the principal or designee of such school requests him or her to do so; or

(1) Is present in or on any school safety zone in this state and willfully fails to remove himself or herself from such school safety zone after the principal or designee of such school requests him or her to do so; or

(2) Fails to check in at the designated location as required by subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(2) Fails to check in at the designated location as required by subsection (c) of this Code section

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(c) Upon entering any school building between the official starting time and the official dismissal time, any person who is not a student at such school, an employee of the school or school system, a school board member, an approved volunteer following the established guidelines of the school, or a person who has been invited to or otherwise authorized to be at the school by a principal, teacher, counselor, or other authorized employee of the school shall check in at the designated location as stated on posted signs and provide a reason for his or her presence at the school.

(c) Upon entering any school building between the official starting time and the official dismissal time, any person who is not a student at such school, an employee of the school or school system, a school board member, an approved volunteer following the established guidelines of the school, or a person who has been invited to or otherwise authorized to be at the school by a principal, teacher, counselor, or other authorized employee of the school shall check in at the designated location as stated on posted signs and provide a reason for his or her presence at the school.

(c.1) Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or paramedics, or any public safety or emergency management officials in the performance of an emergency call or to other persons making authorized deliveries to the school; (2) Any person entering a school on election day, for purposes of voting, when the school serves as an official polling place; or (3) Any person attending or participating in an academic or athletic event while remaining in the authorized area or a parent, grandparent, or guardian listed on a child's pick-up list who fails to sign-in while delivering school supplies, food, clothing, other legitimate business and who has not previously been sanctioned by school officials for disrupting a school.

(c.1) Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to:

(1) Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or paramedics, or any public safety or emergency management officials in the performance of an emergency call or to other persons making authorized deliveries to the school;

(1) Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or paramedics, or any public safety or emergency management officials in the performance of an emergency call or to other persons making authorized deliveries to the school;

(2) Any person entering a school on election day, for purposes of voting, when the school serves as an official polling place; or

(2) Any person entering a school on election day, for purposes of voting, when the school serves as an official polling place; or

(3) Any person attending or participating in an academic or athletic event while remaining in the authorized area or a parent, grandparent, or guardian listed on a child's pick-up list who fails to sign-in while delivering school supplies, food, clothing, other legitimate business and who has not previously been sanctioned by school officials for disrupting a school.

(3) Any person attending or participating in an academic or athletic event while remaining in the authorized area or a parent, grandparent, or guardian listed on a child's pick-up list who fails to sign-in while delivering school supplies, food, clothing, other legitimate business and who has not previously been sanctioned by school officials for disrupting a school.

(d) A school administrator or his or her designee may ask any visitor to explain his or her presence in the school building at any time when the school is in official session.

(d) A school administrator or his or her designee may ask any visitor to explain his or her presence in the school building at any time when the school is in official session.

(e) If the school posts signs on entrances to the school requiring visitors to check in at the designated location, such signs shall be deemed prima-facie evidence that persons entering the school were on notice of the requirements of this Code section.

(e) If the school posts signs on entrances to the school requiring visitors to check in at the designated location, such signs shall be deemed prima-facie evidence that persons entering the school were on notice of the requirements of this Code section.

(f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit school administrators from prohibiting the admission of any person who has violated school policy or state law.

(f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit school administrators from prohibiting the admission of any person who has violated school policy or state law.

(g) As used in this Code section, the term “school safety zone” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1 .

(g) As used in this Code section, the term “school safety zone” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2041 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2041
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2041
Status: in_force

(a) All written forms, applications, questionnaires, and other written documents or materials produced by or for or used by any public elementary or secondary school in the state which request information on the racial or ethnic identification of a respondent and which contain a list of racial and ethnic classifications from which such respondent must select one shall include among their choices the classification “multiracial.”

(a) All written forms, applications, questionnaires, and other written documents or materials produced by or for or used by any public elementary or secondary school in the state which request information on the racial or ethnic identification of a respondent and which contain a list of racial and ethnic classifications from which such respondent must select one shall include among their choices the classification “multiracial.”

(b) No such written document or computer software described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall bear the designation “other” as a racial or ethnic classification after July 1, 1994, unless such document was printed and in stock before July 1, 1994.

(b) No such written document or computer software described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall bear the designation “other” as a racial or ethnic classification after July 1, 1994, unless such document was printed and in stock before July 1, 1994.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1011 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1011
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1011
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may provide for the selection, acquisition, or purchase of instructional materials and content either by multiple listings or uniform adoption or by any other method that will enable the acquiring of acceptable instructional materials and content at the lowest possible costs, provided such adoption or multiple listings shall in no event constitute a binding contract until ratified in writing by the state board. None of the instructional materials and content so purchased shall contain anything of a partisan or sectarian nature.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-616 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-616
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-616
Status: in_force

An advance tuition payment contract shall be exempt from Chapter 5 of Title 10, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” An advance tuition payment contract may not be sold or otherwise transferred by the purchaser or qualified beneficiary without the prior approval of the trust.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-155 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-155
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-155
Status: in_force

To assist in carrying out this article, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia is authorized to accept grants of money, materials, services, or property of any kind from a federal agency, private agency, corporation, or individual.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-32 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-32
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-32
Status: in_force

The office's state education accountability analysis and reporting program shall obtain nationally comparative results and benchmarks for the subject areas and grade levels for which criterion-referenced and nationally normed reference assessment instruments are adopted, compare Georgia results to such results, and include the findings in the report required of the office in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-14-27 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2115 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2115
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2115
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible to enroll a scholarship student, a participating school shall: (1) Have a physical location in Georgia where the scholarship students attend classes and have direct contact with the school's teachers; (2) Demonstrate fiscal soundness by having been in operation for one school year or by submitting a financial information report for the school that complies with uniform financial accounting standards established by the department and conducted by a certified public accountant. The report must confirm that the school desiring to participate is insured and the owner or owners have sufficient capital or credit to operate the school for the upcoming school year serving the number of students anticipated with expected revenues from tuition and other sources that may be reasonably expected. The report shall be limited in scope to those records that are necessary for the department to make a determination on fiscal soundness and to make payments to schools for scholarships; (3) Comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000d ; (4) Comply with all health and safety laws or codes that apply to private schools; (5) Comply with all provisions of Code Section 20-2-690 and any other state law applicable to private schools; (6) Regularly report to the parent and the department on the student's academic progress, including the results of pre-academic assessments and post-academic assessments given to the student, in accordance with department guidelines; and (7) Employ or contract with teachers who hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree or have at least three years of experience in education or health and annually provide to the parents the relevant credentials of the teachers who will be teaching their students.

(a) To be eligible to enroll a scholarship student, a participating school shall:

(1) Have a physical location in Georgia where the scholarship students attend classes and have direct contact with the school's teachers;

(1) Have a physical location in Georgia where the scholarship students attend classes and have direct contact with the school's teachers;

(2) Demonstrate fiscal soundness by having been in operation for one school year or by submitting a financial information report for the school that complies with uniform financial accounting standards established by the department and conducted by a certified public accountant. The report must confirm that the school desiring to participate is insured and the owner or owners have sufficient capital or credit to operate the school for the upcoming school year serving the number of students anticipated with expected revenues from tuition and other sources that may be reasonably expected. The report shall be limited in scope to those records that are necessary for the department to make a determination on fiscal soundness and to make payments to schools for scholarships;

(2) Demonstrate fiscal soundness by having been in operation for one school year or by submitting a financial information report for the school that complies with uniform financial accounting standards established by the department and conducted by a certified public accountant. The report must confirm that the school desiring to participate is insured and the owner or owners have sufficient capital or credit to operate the school for the upcoming school year serving the number of students anticipated with expected revenues from tuition and other sources that may be reasonably expected. The report shall be limited in scope to those records that are necessary for the department to make a determination on fiscal soundness and to make payments to schools for scholarships;

(3) Comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000d ;

(3) Comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000d ;

(4) Comply with all health and safety laws or codes that apply to private schools;

(4) Comply with all health and safety laws or codes that apply to private schools;

(5) Comply with all provisions of Code Section 20-2-690 and any other state law applicable to private schools;

(5) Comply with all provisions of Code Section 20-2-690 and any other state law applicable to private schools;

(6) Regularly report to the parent and the department on the student's academic progress, including the results of pre-academic assessments and post-academic assessments given to the student, in accordance with department guidelines; and

(6) Regularly report to the parent and the department on the student's academic progress, including the results of pre-academic assessments and post-academic assessments given to the student, in accordance with department guidelines; and

(7) Employ or contract with teachers who hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree or have at least three years of experience in education or health and annually provide to the parents the relevant credentials of the teachers who will be teaching their students.

(7) Employ or contract with teachers who hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree or have at least three years of experience in education or health and annually provide to the parents the relevant credentials of the teachers who will be teaching their students.

(b) A home school operating under the provisions of Code Section 20-2-690 shall not be eligible to enroll scholarship students.

(b) A home school operating under the provisions of Code Section 20-2-690 shall not be eligible to enroll scholarship students.

(c) Residential treatment facilities licensed or approved by the state shall not be eligible to enroll scholarship students.

(c) Residential treatment facilities licensed or approved by the state shall not be eligible to enroll scholarship students.

(d) The creation of the program shall not be construed to expand the regulatory authority of the state, its officers, or any public school system to impose any additional regulation of nonpublic schools beyond those reasonably necessary to enforce the requirements of this article.

(d) The creation of the program shall not be construed to expand the regulatory authority of the state, its officers, or any public school system to impose any additional regulation of nonpublic schools beyond those reasonably necessary to enforce the requirements of this article.

(e) A participating school intending to enroll scholarship students shall submit an application to the department by June 30 of the school year preceding the school year in which it intends to enroll scholarship students. The notice shall specify the grade levels and services that the school has available for students with disabilities who are participating in the scholarship program. A school intending to enroll scholarship students in the 2007-2008 school year shall submit an application no later than June 30, 2007.

(e) A participating school intending to enroll scholarship students shall submit an application to the department by June 30 of the school year preceding the school year in which it intends to enroll scholarship students. The notice shall specify the grade levels and services that the school has available for students with disabilities who are participating in the scholarship program. A school intending to enroll scholarship students in the 2007-2008 school year shall submit an application no later than June 30, 2007.

(f) The board shall approve a participating school's application to enroll scholarship students if the school meets the eligibility requirements of this article and complies with board rules established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2117 . The board shall make available to local school systems and the public a list of participating schools.

(f) The board shall approve a participating school's application to enroll scholarship students if the school meets the eligibility requirements of this article and complies with board rules established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2117 . The board shall make available to local school systems and the public a list of participating schools.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-7
Status: in_force

Each newly printed publication, poster, banner, or sign created for the pre-kindergarten program by the department or a provider of pre-kindergarten services shall refer to the program as “Georgia's Pre-K Program.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-41-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-41-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-41.3
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and determines: (1) One of the purposes of the Division of Archives and History is to encourage the study of historical documents; (2) There is a need to educate and inform the public about the history and background of American law; (3) The public buildings of this state are an ideal forum in which to display educational and informational material about the history and background of American law; and (4) A basic knowledge of American constitutional history is important to the formation of civic virtue in our society.

(a) The General Assembly finds and determines:

(1) One of the purposes of the Division of Archives and History is to encourage the study of historical documents;

(1) One of the purposes of the Division of Archives and History is to encourage the study of historical documents;

(2) There is a need to educate and inform the public about the history and background of American law;

(2) There is a need to educate and inform the public about the history and background of American law;

(3) The public buildings of this state are an ideal forum in which to display educational and informational material about the history and background of American law; and

(3) The public buildings of this state are an ideal forum in which to display educational and informational material about the history and background of American law; and

(4) A basic knowledge of American constitutional history is important to the formation of civic virtue in our society.

(4) A basic knowledge of American constitutional history is important to the formation of civic virtue in our society.

(b) The state and each municipality and political subdivision of this state shall be authorized to post the Foundations of American Law and Government display, as described in subsection (c) of this Code section, in a visible, public location in the public facilities of the state and such municipality or political subdivision.

(b) The state and each municipality and political subdivision of this state shall be authorized to post the Foundations of American Law and Government display, as described in subsection (c) of this Code section, in a visible, public location in the public facilities of the state and such municipality or political subdivision.

(c) The Foundations of American Law and Government display shall include: (1) The Mayflower Compact, 1620; (2) The Ten Commandments as extracted from Exodus Chapter 20; (3) The Declaration of Independence; (4) Magna Carta; (5) “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key; (6) The national motto; (7) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution; (8) The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and (9) The description on the image of Lady Justice.

(c) The Foundations of American Law and Government display shall include:

(1) The Mayflower Compact, 1620;

(1) The Mayflower Compact, 1620;

(2) The Ten Commandments as extracted from Exodus Chapter 20;

(2) The Ten Commandments as extracted from Exodus Chapter 20;

(3) The Declaration of Independence;

(3) The Declaration of Independence;

(4) Magna Carta;

(4) Magna Carta;

(5) “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key;

(5) “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key;

(6) The national motto;

(6) The national motto;

(7) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;

(7) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;

(8) The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and

(8) The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and

(9) The description on the image of Lady Justice.

(9) The description on the image of Lady Justice.

(d) Public displays of the Foundations of American Law and Government shall contain the documents set forth in paragraphs (1) through (9) of subsection (c) of this Code section together with a context for acknowledging formative, historically significant documents in America's heritage as follows: The Foundations of American Law and Government display contains documents that played a significant role in the foundation of our system of law and government. The display contains (1) the Mayflower Compact; (2) the Ten Commandments; (3) the Declaration of Independence: (4) Magna Carta; (5) “The Star-Spangled Banner”; (6) the national motto of the United States of America; (7) the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution; (8) the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and (9) a picture of Lady Justice. The Mayflower Compact was penned by William Bradford on November 11, 1620, on the Mayflower before the Pilgrims made landfall at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Compact was the first written constitution in the New World. William Bradford described the reasoning behind the Compact when he stated in the Compact, “This day, before we came to harbour, observing some not well affected to unity and concord, but gave some appearance of faction, it was thought good there should be an association and agreement, that we should combine together in one body, and to submit to such government and governors as we should by common consent agree to make and choose, and set our hands to this that follows, word for word.” The Ten Commandments have profoundly influenced the formation of Western legal thought and the formation of our country. That influence is clearly seen in the Declaration of Independence, which declared that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Ten Commandments provide the moral background of the Declaration of Independence and the foundation of our legal tradition. Perhaps the single most important document in American history, the Declaration of Independence was, as Abraham Lincoln stated, the “frame” into which the Framers placed the Constitution. The Declaration's fundamental premise is that one's right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” is not a gift of government. Government is not a giver of rights, but a protector of God-given rights. Moreover, government is a creation of “the governed” and derives all its power from the consent of its people. As the Preamble to the United States Constitution states, “We the People” are the government. In 1215, King John of England consented to the demands of his barons and agreed for Magna Carta to be publicly read throughout the land. By this act he bound himself and “our heirs, in all things and all places for ever” to grant to the people of his kingdom the rights pronounced in Magna Carta. By signing Magna Carta, King John brought himself and England's future rulers within the rule of law. The rule of law places a restraint on the exercise of arbitrary government power, and it places all people and civil government under law. The American patriots, therefore, waged war against England to preserve liberties originating in thirteenth century England. A distinction, however, is noted between Magna Carta and the American concept of liberty. While Magna Carta is a guarantee from a king that he will follow the law, the Constitution of the United States is the establishment of a government consisting of, and created for, “We the People.” ” Guarding the entrance to Baltimore harbor via the Patapsco River during the War of 1812, Fort McHenry faced almost certain attack by British forces. Major George Armistead, the stronghold's commander, was ready to defend the fort, but he wanted a flag that would identify his position, one whose size would be visible to the enemy from a distance. The flag that was made for the fort was 30 feet by 42 feet. Anxiously awaiting news of the battle's outcome was a Washington, D.C., lawyer named Francis Scott Key. Key had visited the enemy's fleet to secure the release of a Maryland doctor who had been abducted by the British after they left Washington. The lawyer had been successful in his mission, but he could not escort the doctor home until the attack ended. So he waited on a flag-of-truce sloop anchored eight miles downstream from Fort McHenry. During the night, there had been only occasional sounds of the fort's guns returning fire. At dawn, the British bombardment tapered off. Had the fort been captured? Placing a telescope to his eye; Key trained it on the fort's flagpole. There he saw the large garrison flag catch the morning breeze. It had been raised as a gesture of defiance, replacing the wet storm flag that had flown through the night. Thrilled by the sight of the flag and the knowledge that the fort had not fallen, Key took a letter from his pocket and began to write some verses on the back of it. Later, after the British fleet had withdrawn, Key checked into a Baltimore hotel and completed his poem on the defense of Fort McHenry. He then sent it to a printer for duplication on handbills, and within a few days the poem was put to the music of an old English song. Both the new song and the flag became known as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and became a rallying cry for the American Patriots during the rest of the war. The motto was derived from the line “And this be our motto, ‘In God is our trust' ” in the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The phrase first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864 and became obligatory on all U.S. currency in 1955. In accordance with Public Law No. 851 passed at the Second Session of the 84th Congress of the United States, July 30, 1956, the national motto of the United States became “In God We Trust.” The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution celebrates the ideas of free government, justice, peace, happiness, and liberty. Government is a creation of “the governed” and derives all its power from the consent of its people. The people, therefore, desiring a civilized society, created and ordained the Constitution of the State of Georgia. During the debates on the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, its opponents repeatedly charged that the Constitution as drafted would open the way to tyranny by the central government. Fresh in their minds was the memory of the British violation of civil rights before and during the Revolution. They demanded a “bill of rights” that would spell out the immunities of individual citizens. Several state conventions in their formal ratification of the Constitution asked for such amendments; others ratified the Constitution with the understanding that the amendments would be offered. The Bill of Rights is still a vital and powerful force in American government, shaping our laws and serving as a check on the exercise of government power. Lady Justice has become a symbol of the fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, avarice, prejudice, or favor. The blindfold represents a system of justice that is blinded to all prejudices or favor. The scales represent justice that is administered fairly and the sword represents justice that is authoritative. Lady Justice is a symbol of the American system of justice and the ideals it embodies.

(d) Public displays of the Foundations of American Law and Government shall contain the documents set forth in paragraphs (1) through (9) of subsection (c) of this Code section together with a context for acknowledging formative, historically significant documents in America's heritage as follows:

The Foundations of American Law and Government display contains documents that played a significant role in the foundation of our system of law and government. The display contains (1) the Mayflower Compact; (2) the Ten Commandments; (3) the Declaration of Independence: (4) Magna Carta; (5) “The Star-Spangled Banner”; (6) the national motto of the United States of America; (7) the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution; (8) the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and (9) a picture of Lady Justice.

The Mayflower Compact was penned by William Bradford on November 11, 1620, on the Mayflower before the Pilgrims made landfall at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Compact was the first written constitution in the New World. William Bradford described the reasoning behind the Compact when he stated in the Compact, “This day, before we came to harbour, observing some not well affected to unity and concord, but gave some appearance of faction, it was thought good there should be an association and agreement, that we should combine together in one body, and to submit to such government and governors as we should by common consent agree to make and choose, and set our hands to this that follows, word for word.”

The Ten Commandments have profoundly influenced the formation of Western legal thought and the formation of our country. That influence is clearly seen in the Declaration of Independence, which declared that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Ten Commandments provide the moral background of the Declaration of Independence and the foundation of our legal tradition.

Perhaps the single most important document in American history, the Declaration of Independence was, as Abraham Lincoln stated, the “frame” into which the Framers placed the Constitution. The Declaration's fundamental premise is that one's right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” is not a gift of government. Government is not a giver of rights, but a protector of God-given rights. Moreover, government is a creation of “the governed” and derives all its power from the consent of its people. As the Preamble to the United States Constitution states, “We the People” are the government.

In 1215, King John of England consented to the demands of his barons and agreed for Magna Carta to be publicly read throughout the land. By this act he bound himself and “our heirs, in all things and all places for ever” to grant to the people of his kingdom the rights pronounced in Magna Carta. By signing Magna Carta, King John brought himself and England's future rulers within the rule of law. The rule of law places a restraint on the exercise of arbitrary government power, and it places all people and civil government under law. The American patriots, therefore, waged war against England to preserve liberties originating in thirteenth century England. A distinction, however, is noted between Magna Carta and the American concept of liberty. While Magna Carta is a guarantee from a king that he will follow the law, the Constitution of the United States is the establishment of a government consisting of, and created for, “We the People.”

”

Guarding the entrance to Baltimore harbor via the Patapsco River during the War of 1812, Fort McHenry faced almost certain attack by British forces. Major George Armistead, the stronghold's commander, was ready to defend the fort, but he wanted a flag that would identify his position, one whose size would be visible to the enemy from a distance. The flag that was made for the fort was 30 feet by 42 feet. Anxiously awaiting news of the battle's outcome was a Washington, D.C., lawyer named Francis Scott Key. Key had visited the enemy's fleet to secure the release of a Maryland doctor who had been abducted by the British after they left Washington. The lawyer had been successful in his mission, but he could not escort the doctor home until the attack ended. So he waited on a flag-of-truce sloop anchored eight miles downstream from Fort McHenry.

During the night, there had been only occasional sounds of the fort's guns returning fire. At dawn, the British bombardment tapered off. Had the fort been captured? Placing a telescope to his eye; Key trained it on the fort's flagpole. There he saw the large garrison flag catch the morning breeze. It had been raised as a gesture of defiance, replacing the wet storm flag that had flown through the night. Thrilled by the sight of the flag and the knowledge that the fort had not fallen, Key took a letter from his pocket and began to write some verses on the back of it. Later, after the British fleet had withdrawn, Key checked into a Baltimore hotel and completed his poem on the defense of Fort McHenry. He then sent it to a printer for duplication on handbills, and within a few days the poem was put to the music of an old English song. Both the new song and the flag became known as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and became a rallying cry for the American Patriots during the rest of the war.

The motto was derived from the line “And this be our motto, ‘In God is our trust' ” in the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The phrase first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864 and became obligatory on all U.S. currency in 1955. In accordance with Public Law No. 851 passed at the Second Session of the 84th Congress of the United States, July 30, 1956, the national motto of the United States became “In God We Trust.”

The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution celebrates the ideas of free government, justice, peace, happiness, and liberty. Government is a creation of “the governed” and derives all its power from the consent of its people. The people, therefore, desiring a civilized society, created and ordained the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

During the debates on the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, its opponents repeatedly charged that the Constitution as drafted would open the way to tyranny by the central government. Fresh in their minds was the memory of the British violation of civil rights before and during the Revolution. They demanded a “bill of rights” that would spell out the immunities of individual citizens. Several state conventions in their formal ratification of the Constitution asked for such amendments; others ratified the Constitution with the understanding that the amendments would be offered. The Bill of Rights is still a vital and powerful force in American government, shaping our laws and serving as a check on the exercise of government power.

Lady Justice has become a symbol of the fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, avarice, prejudice, or favor. The blindfold represents a system of justice that is blinded to all prejudices or favor. The scales represent justice that is administered fairly and the sword represents justice that is authoritative. Lady Justice is a symbol of the American system of justice and the ideals it embodies.

(e) All documents which are included in the Foundations of American Law and Government displays shall be posted on paper not less than 11 x 14 inches in dimension and shall be framed in identically styled frames. No one document shall be displayed more prominently than another.

(e) All documents which are included in the Foundations of American Law and Government displays shall be posted on paper not less than 11 x 14 inches in dimension and shall be framed in identically styled frames. No one document shall be displayed more prominently than another.

(f) In no event shall any state funding be used for a display of the Foundations of American Law and Government.

(f) In no event shall any state funding be used for a display of the Foundations of American Law and Government.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-458 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-458
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-458
Status: in_force

Any refunding bonds of a local school district or consolidated school district shall, after validation, be turned over to the county board of education to be sold or exchanged as provided in this subpart, and the county board is authorized to sell or exchange such bonds under all of the regulations now provided by law for the sale of school district bonds or as provided in this subpart. When such bonds are sold by the county board, the proceeds derived therefrom shall be held in trust by the county board only for the purposes provided in this subpart. When such bonds are exchanged by the county board, which is authorized to do so, such exchange shall be in accordance with Code Section 20-2-471 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-275 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-275
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-275
Status: in_force

There are created, but not by way of limitation, the following special funds for the purposes prescribed:

(1) LOAN GUARANTY FUND.A loan guaranty fund shall be maintained for the security of holders of loans guaranteed by the corporation. The corporation is authorized to guarantee loans pursuant to this part without limitation; provided, however, that the amount of outstanding principal of loans guaranteed plus the principal amount of loans guaranteed but not yet disbursed nor canceled shall not at any time exceed 15 times the loan guaranty fund balance. In determining the amount of loan principal that may be guaranteed at any time by the corporation, however, there shall be excluded from the computation of the required loan guaranty fund balance 80 percent of the amount of outstanding principal of loans guaranteed and 80 percent of the principal amount of loans guaranteed but not yet disbursed nor canceled which are reinsured by the United States pursuant to the federal act. There shall be credited to the loan guaranty fund all moneys required by law to be credited to the fund and other moneys available for and determined by the corporation to be credited to the fund for the purpose of providing security to the holders of loans guaranteed by the corporation and other purposes authorized in accordance with this part and the federal act. The fund shall be prudently invested by the corporation to the maximum extent possible, subject to requirements of the federal act; and all income derived from investment of the fund shall be credited to the fund. Other income, property, and property rights acquired by the corporation as a result of administration of the fund shall be credited to and become assets of the fund. There shall be paid out of the loan guaranty fund all amounts expended by the corporation in discharge of its guaranty obligations and such other amounts determined by the corporation to be properly payable from the fund. Guaranty fees collected and credited to the fund and income derived from investment of the fund, except as limited by the federal act, may be transferred to the administration fund.

(1) LOAN GUARANTY FUND.A loan guaranty fund shall be maintained for the security of holders of loans guaranteed by the corporation. The corporation is authorized to guarantee loans pursuant to this part without limitation; provided, however, that the amount of outstanding principal of loans guaranteed plus the principal amount of loans guaranteed but not yet disbursed nor canceled shall not at any time exceed 15 times the loan guaranty fund balance. In determining the amount of loan principal that may be guaranteed at any time by the corporation, however, there shall be excluded from the computation of the required loan guaranty fund balance 80 percent of the amount of outstanding principal of loans guaranteed and 80 percent of the principal amount of loans guaranteed but not yet disbursed nor canceled which are reinsured by the United States pursuant to the federal act. There shall be credited to the loan guaranty fund all moneys required by law to be credited to the fund and other moneys available for and determined by the corporation to be credited to the fund for the purpose of providing security to the holders of loans guaranteed by the corporation and other purposes authorized in accordance with this part and the federal act. The fund shall be prudently invested by the corporation to the maximum extent possible, subject to requirements of the federal act; and all income derived from investment of the fund shall be credited to the fund. Other income, property, and property rights acquired by the corporation as a result of administration of the fund shall be credited to and become assets of the fund. There shall be paid out of the loan guaranty fund all amounts expended by the corporation in discharge of its guaranty obligations and such other amounts determined by the corporation to be properly payable from the fund. Guaranty fees collected and credited to the fund and income derived from investment of the fund, except as limited by the federal act, may be transferred to the administration fund.

(2) ADMINISTRATION FUND.An administration fund shall be maintained for administration purposes of the corporation, to which shall be credited state moneys, federal moneys, moneys transferred from the loan guaranty fund or the state interest subsidy and loan discount fund, and other moneys available for and determined by the corporation to be applied for the purpose of paying administration costs of the corporation. The corporation is authorized to pay from the fund to the commission such amounts as may be necessary to cover administration costs of the corporation paid or to be paid by the commission for or on behalf of the corporation. Moneys in the administration fund may be transferred to the loan guaranty fund or to the state interest subsidy and loan discount fund if not prohibited by the federal act.

(2) ADMINISTRATION FUND.An administration fund shall be maintained for administration purposes of the corporation, to which shall be credited state moneys, federal moneys, moneys transferred from the loan guaranty fund or the state interest subsidy and loan discount fund, and other moneys available for and determined by the corporation to be applied for the purpose of paying administration costs of the corporation. The corporation is authorized to pay from the fund to the commission such amounts as may be necessary to cover administration costs of the corporation paid or to be paid by the commission for or on behalf of the corporation. Moneys in the administration fund may be transferred to the loan guaranty fund or to the state interest subsidy and loan discount fund if not prohibited by the federal act.

(3) STATE INTEREST SUBSIDY AND LOAN DISCOUNT FUND.A state interest subsidy and loan discount fund shall be maintained by the corporation for the purpose of making state interest subsidy and loan discount payments to lenders pursuant to Code Sections 20-3-273 and 20-3-274 . State funds appropriated for use by the corporation in making such payments to lenders, collections of state interest subsidy loans previously made from the fund on behalf of student borrowers pursuant to Code Section 20-3-274 , moneys transferred to the fund from the administration fund or the loan guaranty fund not in conflict with the federal act, and other moneys available for and determined by the corporation to be applied for the purpose of making such state interest subsidy and loan discount payments to lenders shall be credited to and become a part of the fund. In the event that state interest subsidy and loan discount payments to lenders, as provided for in this part, shall be terminated, any remaining fund balance, after payment of outstanding obligations of the fund, shall be transferred to the administration fund.

(3) STATE INTEREST SUBSIDY AND LOAN DISCOUNT FUND.A state interest subsidy and loan discount fund shall be maintained by the corporation for the purpose of making state interest subsidy and loan discount payments to lenders pursuant to Code Sections 20-3-273 and 20-3-274 . State funds appropriated for use by the corporation in making such payments to lenders, collections of state interest subsidy loans previously made from the fund on behalf of student borrowers pursuant to Code Section 20-3-274 , moneys transferred to the fund from the administration fund or the loan guaranty fund not in conflict with the federal act, and other moneys available for and determined by the corporation to be applied for the purpose of making such state interest subsidy and loan discount payments to lenders shall be credited to and become a part of the fund. In the event that state interest subsidy and loan discount payments to lenders, as provided for in this part, shall be terminated, any remaining fund balance, after payment of outstanding obligations of the fund, shall be transferred to the administration fund.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-262 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-262
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-262
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that many local school systems in Georgia have relatively weak local tax bases and are unable to raise revenues sufficient to meet their facility needs. The General Assembly further finds that even with current levels of state capital outlay support, these systems must wait for years before they can accumulate funds to initiate construction projects that are needed immediately. For some systems, the availability of the local option sales tax does not resolve their problem, because their commercial tax base is as meager as their property wealth. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for state capital outlay grants specifically targeted to low-wealth school systems, on a short-term basis, in order to help such systems initiate what they have been unable to accomplish with existing revenue sources.

(a) The General Assembly finds that many local school systems in Georgia have relatively weak local tax bases and are unable to raise revenues sufficient to meet their facility needs. The General Assembly further finds that even with current levels of state capital outlay support, these systems must wait for years before they can accumulate funds to initiate construction projects that are needed immediately. For some systems, the availability of the local option sales tax does not resolve their problem, because their commercial tax base is as meager as their property wealth. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for state capital outlay grants specifically targeted to low-wealth school systems, on a short-term basis, in order to help such systems initiate what they have been unable to accomplish with existing revenue sources.

(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Equivalent millage ” means, for a local school system that is eligible to receive local option sales tax proceeds for maintenance and operation purposes, the combination of property tax revenues and sales tax revenues representing the amount that would be generated by a designated rate of mills. (2) “Full-time equivalent student count” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 20-2-260 .

(b) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Equivalent millage ” means, for a local school system that is eligible to receive local option sales tax proceeds for maintenance and operation purposes, the combination of property tax revenues and sales tax revenues representing the amount that would be generated by a designated rate of mills.

(1) “ Equivalent millage ” means, for a local school system that is eligible to receive local option sales tax proceeds for maintenance and operation purposes, the combination of property tax revenues and sales tax revenues representing the amount that would be generated by a designated rate of mills.

(2) “Full-time equivalent student count” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 20-2-260 .

(2) “Full-time equivalent student count” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 20-2-260 .

(c) The State Board of Education shall provide eligible local school systems with low-wealth capital outlay grants as provided for in this Code section, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Such grants shall provide sufficient funds to cover 92 percent of the state eligible cost of the local school system's first priority project in the five-year facilities plan, as contained in the system's most recently approved local facilities plan. In addition, for each mill over 12 mills levied by the local school system or over an equivalent millage of 12 mills, the state board will authorize an additional 1 percent of the state eligible cost of the local school system's first priority project in the five-year facilities plan, as contained in the system's most recently approved local facilities plan, up to a maximum of 8 additional mills.

(c) The State Board of Education shall provide eligible local school systems with low-wealth capital outlay grants as provided for in this Code section, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Such grants shall provide sufficient funds to cover 92 percent of the state eligible cost of the local school system's first priority project in the five-year facilities plan, as contained in the system's most recently approved local facilities plan. In addition, for each mill over 12 mills levied by the local school system or over an equivalent millage of 12 mills, the state board will authorize an additional 1 percent of the state eligible cost of the local school system's first priority project in the five-year facilities plan, as contained in the system's most recently approved local facilities plan, up to a maximum of 8 additional mills.

(d) Local school systems which meet the following criteria shall be eligible for a low-wealth capital outlay grant: (1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; and (ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; (B) For local school systems in which the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems receiving such sales tax revenues, such systems may submit a request to the department for consideration; provided, however, that the local school system shall be required to commit the equivalent of five years of such revenues for the project. The department shall consider factors such as the high cost of a project, the local school system's ability to manage the project on its own, and the needs of the local school system, in determining whether to approve a project pursuant to this subparagraph; or (C) For local school systems that are consolidating educational facilities in accordance with a local facilities plan, the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues for a local school system over a five-year period would not generate the required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section; (2) The local school system's millage rate for maintenance and operation is at least 12 mills or an equivalent millage thereof; (3) A special purpose local option sales tax is in effect in the local school district or the local school system has in place a millage rate for debt service on bonds, or both; and (4) The local school system uses prototypical specifications as defined by the State Board of Education for the project.

(d) Local school systems which meet the following criteria shall be eligible for a low-wealth capital outlay grant:

(1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; and (ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; (B) For local school systems in which the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems receiving such sales tax revenues, such systems may submit a request to the department for consideration; provided, however, that the local school system shall be required to commit the equivalent of five years of such revenues for the project. The department shall consider factors such as the high cost of a project, the local school system's ability to manage the project on its own, and the needs of the local school system, in determining whether to approve a project pursuant to this subparagraph; or (C) For local school systems that are consolidating educational facilities in accordance with a local facilities plan, the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues for a local school system over a five-year period would not generate the required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section;

(1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; and (ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count;

(1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; and

(1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count; and

(ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count;

(ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count;

(B) For local school systems in which the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems receiving such sales tax revenues, such systems may submit a request to the department for consideration; provided, however, that the local school system shall be required to commit the equivalent of five years of such revenues for the project. The department shall consider factors such as the high cost of a project, the local school system's ability to manage the project on its own, and the needs of the local school system, in determining whether to approve a project pursuant to this subparagraph; or

(B) For local school systems in which the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems receiving such sales tax revenues, such systems may submit a request to the department for consideration; provided, however, that the local school system shall be required to commit the equivalent of five years of such revenues for the project. The department shall consider factors such as the high cost of a project, the local school system's ability to manage the project on its own, and the needs of the local school system, in determining whether to approve a project pursuant to this subparagraph; or

(C) For local school systems that are consolidating educational facilities in accordance with a local facilities plan, the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues for a local school system over a five-year period would not generate the required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section;

(C) For local school systems that are consolidating educational facilities in accordance with a local facilities plan, the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues for a local school system over a five-year period would not generate the required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section;

(2) The local school system's millage rate for maintenance and operation is at least 12 mills or an equivalent millage thereof;

(2) The local school system's millage rate for maintenance and operation is at least 12 mills or an equivalent millage thereof;

(3) A special purpose local option sales tax is in effect in the local school district or the local school system has in place a millage rate for debt service on bonds, or both; and

(3) A special purpose local option sales tax is in effect in the local school district or the local school system has in place a millage rate for debt service on bonds, or both; and

(4) The local school system uses prototypical specifications as defined by the State Board of Education for the project.

(4) The local school system uses prototypical specifications as defined by the State Board of Education for the project.

(e) No local school system qualifying for a low-wealth project pursuant to this Code section shall have a required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section, that is greater than the revenue generated by the applicable special purpose local option sales tax revenue over its five-year period. In the event that the sum of such required local contribution and the low-wealth capital outlay grant determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section is less than the state eligible cost of the project, the state shall provide funds to make up the difference; provided, however, that the local school system shall repay the state such difference through future earned regular entitlements.

(e) No local school system qualifying for a low-wealth project pursuant to this Code section shall have a required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section, that is greater than the revenue generated by the applicable special purpose local option sales tax revenue over its five-year period. In the event that the sum of such required local contribution and the low-wealth capital outlay grant determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section is less than the state eligible cost of the project, the state shall provide funds to make up the difference; provided, however, that the local school system shall repay the state such difference through future earned regular entitlements.

(f) In the event of destruction or damage to an educational facility caused by a fire or natural disaster in which the majority of the facility is destroyed or damaged, a local school system which meets the eligibility criteria in subsection (d) of this Code section shall be immediately qualified for and may receive low-wealth capital outlay grants pursuant to this Code section for the concurrent update, repair, or replacement of the portion of the facility that was not destroyed or damaged so long as the facility is 20 years old or older.

(f) In the event of destruction or damage to an educational facility caused by a fire or natural disaster in which the majority of the facility is destroyed or damaged, a local school system which meets the eligibility criteria in subsection (d) of this Code section shall be immediately qualified for and may receive low-wealth capital outlay grants pursuant to this Code section for the concurrent update, repair, or replacement of the portion of the facility that was not destroyed or damaged so long as the facility is 20 years old or older.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-43 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-43
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-43
Status: in_force

(a) Training programs under this article may be carried out on the basis of training agreements between local boards of education having postsecondary technical schools and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. Under such agreements, the local board of education may make available its postsecondary technical school facilities or temporary rented facilities and shall pay all instructional salaries in accordance with the salary schedule established by the state board in agreement with the local board of education without consideration of the salary schedule adopted for regular instructional personnel, provided that teachers and others employed in such training programs shall be classified as temporary employees and shall not be eligible for participation in the Teachers Retirement System. All expenses incurred by a local board of education under such agreement in providing the services prescribed by this article shall be reimbursed by the state from funds provided for this purpose.

(a) Training programs under this article may be carried out on the basis of training agreements between local boards of education having postsecondary technical schools and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. Under such agreements, the local board of education may make available its postsecondary technical school facilities or temporary rented facilities and shall pay all instructional salaries in accordance with the salary schedule established by the state board in agreement with the local board of education without consideration of the salary schedule adopted for regular instructional personnel, provided that teachers and others employed in such training programs shall be classified as temporary employees and shall not be eligible for participation in the Teachers Retirement System. All expenses incurred by a local board of education under such agreement in providing the services prescribed by this article shall be reimbursed by the state from funds provided for this purpose.

(b) Training programs under this article may also be carried out pursuant to annual contracts or agreements between the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and private industrial or business firms under rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia for such purpose. Any such training program carried out pursuant to any such contract shall be assigned to a state postsecondary technical school, an area postsecondary technical school, or the technical or vocational education division of a junior college operated in accordance with a joint agreement between the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and the board of regents at the time a site is selected for such training program.

(b) Training programs under this article may also be carried out pursuant to annual contracts or agreements between the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and private industrial or business firms under rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia for such purpose. Any such training program carried out pursuant to any such contract shall be assigned to a state postsecondary technical school, an area postsecondary technical school, or the technical or vocational education division of a junior college operated in accordance with a joint agreement between the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and the board of regents at the time a site is selected for such training program.

(c) Each training program under this article shall be based on a specific training needs analysis and included in a training plan which defines training and services to be provided.

(c) Each training program under this article shall be based on a specific training needs analysis and included in a training plan which defines training and services to be provided.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-51 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-51
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-51
Status: in_force

The government, control, and management of the university system and all of its institutions shall be vested in the board of regents.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2061 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2061
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2061
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly to increase student achievement through academic and organizational innovation by encouraging local school systems to utilize the flexibility of a performance based contract called a charter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-850 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-850
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-850
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Each person employed in any public school system of this state in the capacity of teacher, student services support personnel, or administrative and supervisory personnel, hereinafter referred to in this part as “personnel,” as classified by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-200 , except county or regional librarians, shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed contract month, and all unused sick leave shall be accumulated from one contract year to the next up to a maximum of 45 days, except for additional days which may be accumulated for the purposes provided for in Code Section 20-2-853 . Personnel may utilize sick leave upon the approval of the local school superintendent or an appointed designee for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease or to illness or death in the immediate family. Personnel shall be charged with sick leave for absence only on days upon which they would otherwise work, and no charge against sick leave shall be made for absence on Sundays, holidays, or other nonworkdays. (2) A teacher or other person subject to this subsection shall not be charged with sick leave for absence due to an injury to such teacher or other person caused by a physical assault while such teacher or other person was engaged in the performance of his or her duties; provided, however, that this paragraph shall apply only to the first seven workdays of absence resulting from a single injury. A teacher or other person who is absent for up to seven days due to such an injury also shall not have his or her compensation reduced because of such absence or be required to pay the cost of a substitute.

(a)(1) Each person employed in any public school system of this state in the capacity of teacher, student services support personnel, or administrative and supervisory personnel, hereinafter referred to in this part as “personnel,” as classified by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-200 , except county or regional librarians, shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed contract month, and all unused sick leave shall be accumulated from one contract year to the next up to a maximum of 45 days, except for additional days which may be accumulated for the purposes provided for in Code Section 20-2-853 . Personnel may utilize sick leave upon the approval of the local school superintendent or an appointed designee for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease or to illness or death in the immediate family. Personnel shall be charged with sick leave for absence only on days upon which they would otherwise work, and no charge against sick leave shall be made for absence on Sundays, holidays, or other nonworkdays.

(a)(1) Each person employed in any public school system of this state in the capacity of teacher, student services support personnel, or administrative and supervisory personnel, hereinafter referred to in this part as “personnel,” as classified by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-200 , except county or regional librarians, shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed contract month, and all unused sick leave shall be accumulated from one contract year to the next up to a maximum of 45 days, except for additional days which may be accumulated for the purposes provided for in Code Section 20-2-853 . Personnel may utilize sick leave upon the approval of the local school superintendent or an appointed designee for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease or to illness or death in the immediate family. Personnel shall be charged with sick leave for absence only on days upon which they would otherwise work, and no charge against sick leave shall be made for absence on Sundays, holidays, or other nonworkdays.

(2) A teacher or other person subject to this subsection shall not be charged with sick leave for absence due to an injury to such teacher or other person caused by a physical assault while such teacher or other person was engaged in the performance of his or her duties; provided, however, that this paragraph shall apply only to the first seven workdays of absence resulting from a single injury. A teacher or other person who is absent for up to seven days due to such an injury also shall not have his or her compensation reduced because of such absence or be required to pay the cost of a substitute.

(2) A teacher or other person subject to this subsection shall not be charged with sick leave for absence due to an injury to such teacher or other person caused by a physical assault while such teacher or other person was engaged in the performance of his or her duties; provided, however, that this paragraph shall apply only to the first seven workdays of absence resulting from a single injury. A teacher or other person who is absent for up to seven days due to such an injury also shall not have his or her compensation reduced because of such absence or be required to pay the cost of a substitute.

(b)(1) Any unused sick and personal leave accumulated by personnel pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be credited to such personnel and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of such personnel from one local board of education to another or from a local board of education to an unclassified position in the Department of Education, but no local board of education shall be required to transfer funds to another, nor shall the State Board of Education provide funds to a local unit of administration beyond those authorized by subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of personnel transferring accumulated unused sick and personal leave. Any accumulated unused sick and personal leave credited to personnel shall be forfeited if such personnel withdraw from service for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, unless the withdrawal from service is for educational leave to seek a higher level or different field of certification and provided that the withdrawal from service for this purpose is for no longer than 24 consecutive months. Any personnel who forfeit such accumulated sick and personal leave as required under this subsection shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick and personal leave after such personnel have returned to service for a period of two consecutive years. (2) Any unused sick and personal leave accumulated by personnel employed by the Department of Education shall be credited to such personnel and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of such personnel from the Department of Education to a local board of education, but the State Board of Education shall not be required to provide funds to a local unit of administration beyond those authorized by subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of personnel transferring accumulated unused sick and personal leave as authorized in this paragraph. Any accumulated unused sick and personal leave credited to such personnel shall be forfeited if such personnel withdraw from service for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, unless the withdrawal from service is for educational leave to seek a higher level or different field of certification and provided that the withdrawal from service for this purpose is for no longer than 24 consecutive months. Any personnel who forfeit such accumulated sick and personal leave as required under this subsection shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick and personal leave after such personnel have returned to service for a period of two consecutive years.

(b)(1) Any unused sick and personal leave accumulated by personnel pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be credited to such personnel and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of such personnel from one local board of education to another or from a local board of education to an unclassified position in the Department of Education, but no local board of education shall be required to transfer funds to another, nor shall the State Board of Education provide funds to a local unit of administration beyond those authorized by subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of personnel transferring accumulated unused sick and personal leave. Any accumulated unused sick and personal leave credited to personnel shall be forfeited if such personnel withdraw from service for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, unless the withdrawal from service is for educational leave to seek a higher level or different field of certification and provided that the withdrawal from service for this purpose is for no longer than 24 consecutive months. Any personnel who forfeit such accumulated sick and personal leave as required under this subsection shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick and personal leave after such personnel have returned to service for a period of two consecutive years.

(b)(1) Any unused sick and personal leave accumulated by personnel pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be credited to such personnel and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of such personnel from one local board of education to another or from a local board of education to an unclassified position in the Department of Education, but no local board of education shall be required to transfer funds to another, nor shall the State Board of Education provide funds to a local unit of administration beyond those authorized by subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of personnel transferring accumulated unused sick and personal leave. Any accumulated unused sick and personal leave credited to personnel shall be forfeited if such personnel withdraw from service for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, unless the withdrawal from service is for educational leave to seek a higher level or different field of certification and provided that the withdrawal from service for this purpose is for no longer than 24 consecutive months. Any personnel who forfeit such accumulated sick and personal leave as required under this subsection shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick and personal leave after such personnel have returned to service for a period of two consecutive years.

(2) Any unused sick and personal leave accumulated by personnel employed by the Department of Education shall be credited to such personnel and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of such personnel from the Department of Education to a local board of education, but the State Board of Education shall not be required to provide funds to a local unit of administration beyond those authorized by subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of personnel transferring accumulated unused sick and personal leave as authorized in this paragraph. Any accumulated unused sick and personal leave credited to such personnel shall be forfeited if such personnel withdraw from service for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, unless the withdrawal from service is for educational leave to seek a higher level or different field of certification and provided that the withdrawal from service for this purpose is for no longer than 24 consecutive months. Any personnel who forfeit such accumulated sick and personal leave as required under this subsection shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick and personal leave after such personnel have returned to service for a period of two consecutive years.

(2) Any unused sick and personal leave accumulated by personnel employed by the Department of Education shall be credited to such personnel and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of such personnel from the Department of Education to a local board of education, but the State Board of Education shall not be required to provide funds to a local unit of administration beyond those authorized by subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of personnel transferring accumulated unused sick and personal leave as authorized in this paragraph. Any accumulated unused sick and personal leave credited to such personnel shall be forfeited if such personnel withdraw from service for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, unless the withdrawal from service is for educational leave to seek a higher level or different field of certification and provided that the withdrawal from service for this purpose is for no longer than 24 consecutive months. Any personnel who forfeit such accumulated sick and personal leave as required under this subsection shall be entitled to regain such accumulated sick and personal leave after such personnel have returned to service for a period of two consecutive years.

(c)(1) The sick leave and the accumulation of unused sick leave and the payments for unused sick leave provided for by this part shall be subject to subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 , but this part shall not be construed so as to prohibit local boards of education from adopting policies relative to sick leave and the accumulation of unused sick leave and payments for unused sick leave which are supplemental to this part, provided the cost of implementing and maintaining any such supplemental policies shall be paid entirely from local funds. (2) A local board of education may establish and set policies and procedures for a sick leave bank or pool of voluntarily contributed employee sick leave days. Participating employees shall make equal contributions to the bank or pool. Such employees may draw sick leave days from the bank or pool as provided by adopted local board of education policy. Any other provisions of this part or any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, state allotted sick leave days funded pursuant to the provisions of subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 may be contributed to or withdrawn from a local board of education sick leave bank or pool subject to the following requirements: (A) Each employee may contribute only up to a maximum of 45 state funded sick leave days to the bank or pool, but each employee may contribute as many locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy; and (B) Each employee shall be entitled to withdraw from the bank or pool as many state and locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy. (3) Local boards of education shall maintain for each employee an accurate, complete, and up-to-date record of all state and locally funded sick leave days contributed to and withdrawn from the sick leave bank or pool, and such record shall show a separate accounting for state funded and locally funded sick leave days. (4) A local board of education that establishes a sick leave bank pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall allow an employee of the local board to donate up to ten sick leave days to his or her spouse if such spouse is also an employee of the local board for purposes of maternity leave, illness, illness of a family member, or death of a family member.

(c)(1) The sick leave and the accumulation of unused sick leave and the payments for unused sick leave provided for by this part shall be subject to subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 , but this part shall not be construed so as to prohibit local boards of education from adopting policies relative to sick leave and the accumulation of unused sick leave and payments for unused sick leave which are supplemental to this part, provided the cost of implementing and maintaining any such supplemental policies shall be paid entirely from local funds.

(c)(1) The sick leave and the accumulation of unused sick leave and the payments for unused sick leave provided for by this part shall be subject to subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 , but this part shall not be construed so as to prohibit local boards of education from adopting policies relative to sick leave and the accumulation of unused sick leave and payments for unused sick leave which are supplemental to this part, provided the cost of implementing and maintaining any such supplemental policies shall be paid entirely from local funds.

(2) A local board of education may establish and set policies and procedures for a sick leave bank or pool of voluntarily contributed employee sick leave days. Participating employees shall make equal contributions to the bank or pool. Such employees may draw sick leave days from the bank or pool as provided by adopted local board of education policy. Any other provisions of this part or any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, state allotted sick leave days funded pursuant to the provisions of subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 may be contributed to or withdrawn from a local board of education sick leave bank or pool subject to the following requirements: (A) Each employee may contribute only up to a maximum of 45 state funded sick leave days to the bank or pool, but each employee may contribute as many locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy; and (B) Each employee shall be entitled to withdraw from the bank or pool as many state and locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy.

(2) A local board of education may establish and set policies and procedures for a sick leave bank or pool of voluntarily contributed employee sick leave days. Participating employees shall make equal contributions to the bank or pool. Such employees may draw sick leave days from the bank or pool as provided by adopted local board of education policy. Any other provisions of this part or any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, state allotted sick leave days funded pursuant to the provisions of subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-182 may be contributed to or withdrawn from a local board of education sick leave bank or pool subject to the following requirements:

(A) Each employee may contribute only up to a maximum of 45 state funded sick leave days to the bank or pool, but each employee may contribute as many locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy; and

(A) Each employee may contribute only up to a maximum of 45 state funded sick leave days to the bank or pool, but each employee may contribute as many locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy; and

(B) Each employee shall be entitled to withdraw from the bank or pool as many state and locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy.

(B) Each employee shall be entitled to withdraw from the bank or pool as many state and locally funded sick leave days as provided for by local board of education policy.

(3) Local boards of education shall maintain for each employee an accurate, complete, and up-to-date record of all state and locally funded sick leave days contributed to and withdrawn from the sick leave bank or pool, and such record shall show a separate accounting for state funded and locally funded sick leave days.

(3) Local boards of education shall maintain for each employee an accurate, complete, and up-to-date record of all state and locally funded sick leave days contributed to and withdrawn from the sick leave bank or pool, and such record shall show a separate accounting for state funded and locally funded sick leave days.

(4) A local board of education that establishes a sick leave bank pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall allow an employee of the local board to donate up to ten sick leave days to his or her spouse if such spouse is also an employee of the local board for purposes of maternity leave, illness, illness of a family member, or death of a family member.

(4) A local board of education that establishes a sick leave bank pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall allow an employee of the local board to donate up to ten sick leave days to his or her spouse if such spouse is also an employee of the local board for purposes of maternity leave, illness, illness of a family member, or death of a family member.

(d) No personnel utilizing sick leave under this part shall be required to pay the cost of employing a substitute to serve in their absence on such sick leave.

(d) No personnel utilizing sick leave under this part shall be required to pay the cost of employing a substitute to serve in their absence on such sick leave.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-755 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-755
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-755
Status: in_force

The disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials, when appointed as required in Code Section 20-2-753 , shall determine what, if any, disciplinary action shall be taken. Such action may include, but is not limited to, expulsion, long-term suspension, or short-term suspension. Any action taken by such officer, panel, or tribunal shall be subject to modification by the local school board on appeal.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-250-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-250.6
Status: in_force

(a) In establishing the criteria required by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 , the commission shall observe and shall require that a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution must be maintained and operated, or, in the case of a new institution, it must demonstrate that it can be maintained and operated in compliance with the following minimum standards: (1) That the quality and content of each course or program of instruction, training, or study are such as may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objective for which the course or program is offered; (2) That the institution has adequate space, equipment, library and physical facilities, instructional materials, and personnel to provide education of good quality; (3) That the education and experience qualifications of directors, administrators, supervisors, and instructors are such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study and that each director and instructor shall satisfactorily meet educational qualifications and other requirements established by the commission; (4) That the institution provides students and other interested persons with a catalog or other written description containing information describing the programs offered; program objectives; length of program; schedule of tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of the course of study; cancellation and refund policies consistent with standards adopted by the commission; prior year's enrollment, graduation, and job placement rates; and such other material facts concerning the institution and the program or course of instruction as are reasonably likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein, together with any other disclosures specified by the executive director or defined in the rules and regulations of the commission; and that such information is provided to prospective students prior to enrollment; (5) That upon satisfactory completion of training, the student is given appropriate educational credentials by such institution indicating that such course or courses of instruction or study have been satisfactorily completed by said student; (6) That adequate records are maintained by the institution to show attendance, progress, or grades and that satisfactory standards are enforced relating to attendance, progress, and performance; (7) That the institution is maintained and operated in compliance with all pertinent ordinances and laws, including rules and regulations, relative to the safety and health of all persons upon the premises; (8) That the institution is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students; (9) That the institution does not engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit, or other practices of any type which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair; (10) That the chief executive officer, trustees, directors, owners, administrators, supervisors, agents, staff, and instructors are of good reputation and character and that each institution has an education director who meets the requirements established by the commission for such position which requirements shall be substantially related to the predominant course offerings at that institution; (11) That the student housing owned, maintained, or approved by the institution, if any, is appropriate, safe, and adequate and meets all local fire, safety, and health codes; (12) That the institution has and maintains a reasonable and proper policy, consistent with standards adopted by the commission, for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, housing or dormitory fees, and any other charges in the event a student enrolled by the institution fails to begin a course or withdraws or is discontinued therefrom prior to completion, which policy shall take into account those costs to the institution that are not diminished by the failure of the student to enter or complete the course of instruction; (13) That the institution maintains a policy of allowing any student a minimum of 72 hours from the date of the contract or agreement to cancel any contract or rescind any agreement to become a student at the institution and that in the event of any such cancellation or rescission, the student shall receive a refund of the total tuition and fees, if any, paid to the institution at the time of or in connection with the execution of the contract or agreement and that such policy shall be a clearly stated part of any written contract or agreement required of students attending the institution; and (14) That the institution posts continuously in a conspicuous place a notice, in such form as required by the commission, which sets forth the procedures for filing a complaint with the commission for any alleged violation of this part.

(a) In establishing the criteria required by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 , the commission shall observe and shall require that a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution must be maintained and operated, or, in the case of a new institution, it must demonstrate that it can be maintained and operated in compliance with the following minimum standards:

(1) That the quality and content of each course or program of instruction, training, or study are such as may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objective for which the course or program is offered;

(1) That the quality and content of each course or program of instruction, training, or study are such as may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objective for which the course or program is offered;

(2) That the institution has adequate space, equipment, library and physical facilities, instructional materials, and personnel to provide education of good quality;

(2) That the institution has adequate space, equipment, library and physical facilities, instructional materials, and personnel to provide education of good quality;

(3) That the education and experience qualifications of directors, administrators, supervisors, and instructors are such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study and that each director and instructor shall satisfactorily meet educational qualifications and other requirements established by the commission;

(3) That the education and experience qualifications of directors, administrators, supervisors, and instructors are such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study and that each director and instructor shall satisfactorily meet educational qualifications and other requirements established by the commission;

(4) That the institution provides students and other interested persons with a catalog or other written description containing information describing the programs offered; program objectives; length of program; schedule of tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of the course of study; cancellation and refund policies consistent with standards adopted by the commission; prior year's enrollment, graduation, and job placement rates; and such other material facts concerning the institution and the program or course of instruction as are reasonably likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein, together with any other disclosures specified by the executive director or defined in the rules and regulations of the commission; and that such information is provided to prospective students prior to enrollment;

(4) That the institution provides students and other interested persons with a catalog or other written description containing information describing the programs offered; program objectives; length of program; schedule of tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of the course of study; cancellation and refund policies consistent with standards adopted by the commission; prior year's enrollment, graduation, and job placement rates; and such other material facts concerning the institution and the program or course of instruction as are reasonably likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein, together with any other disclosures specified by the executive director or defined in the rules and regulations of the commission; and that such information is provided to prospective students prior to enrollment;

(5) That upon satisfactory completion of training, the student is given appropriate educational credentials by such institution indicating that such course or courses of instruction or study have been satisfactorily completed by said student;

(5) That upon satisfactory completion of training, the student is given appropriate educational credentials by such institution indicating that such course or courses of instruction or study have been satisfactorily completed by said student;

(6) That adequate records are maintained by the institution to show attendance, progress, or grades and that satisfactory standards are enforced relating to attendance, progress, and performance;

(6) That adequate records are maintained by the institution to show attendance, progress, or grades and that satisfactory standards are enforced relating to attendance, progress, and performance;

(7) That the institution is maintained and operated in compliance with all pertinent ordinances and laws, including rules and regulations, relative to the safety and health of all persons upon the premises;

(7) That the institution is maintained and operated in compliance with all pertinent ordinances and laws, including rules and regulations, relative to the safety and health of all persons upon the premises;

(8) That the institution is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students;

(8) That the institution is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students;

(9) That the institution does not engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit, or other practices of any type which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair;

(9) That the institution does not engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit, or other practices of any type which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair;

(10) That the chief executive officer, trustees, directors, owners, administrators, supervisors, agents, staff, and instructors are of good reputation and character and that each institution has an education director who meets the requirements established by the commission for such position which requirements shall be substantially related to the predominant course offerings at that institution;

(10) That the chief executive officer, trustees, directors, owners, administrators, supervisors, agents, staff, and instructors are of good reputation and character and that each institution has an education director who meets the requirements established by the commission for such position which requirements shall be substantially related to the predominant course offerings at that institution;

(11) That the student housing owned, maintained, or approved by the institution, if any, is appropriate, safe, and adequate and meets all local fire, safety, and health codes;

(11) That the student housing owned, maintained, or approved by the institution, if any, is appropriate, safe, and adequate and meets all local fire, safety, and health codes;

(12) That the institution has and maintains a reasonable and proper policy, consistent with standards adopted by the commission, for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, housing or dormitory fees, and any other charges in the event a student enrolled by the institution fails to begin a course or withdraws or is discontinued therefrom prior to completion, which policy shall take into account those costs to the institution that are not diminished by the failure of the student to enter or complete the course of instruction;

(12) That the institution has and maintains a reasonable and proper policy, consistent with standards adopted by the commission, for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, housing or dormitory fees, and any other charges in the event a student enrolled by the institution fails to begin a course or withdraws or is discontinued therefrom prior to completion, which policy shall take into account those costs to the institution that are not diminished by the failure of the student to enter or complete the course of instruction;

(13) That the institution maintains a policy of allowing any student a minimum of 72 hours from the date of the contract or agreement to cancel any contract or rescind any agreement to become a student at the institution and that in the event of any such cancellation or rescission, the student shall receive a refund of the total tuition and fees, if any, paid to the institution at the time of or in connection with the execution of the contract or agreement and that such policy shall be a clearly stated part of any written contract or agreement required of students attending the institution; and

(13) That the institution maintains a policy of allowing any student a minimum of 72 hours from the date of the contract or agreement to cancel any contract or rescind any agreement to become a student at the institution and that in the event of any such cancellation or rescission, the student shall receive a refund of the total tuition and fees, if any, paid to the institution at the time of or in connection with the execution of the contract or agreement and that such policy shall be a clearly stated part of any written contract or agreement required of students attending the institution; and

(14) That the institution posts continuously in a conspicuous place a notice, in such form as required by the commission, which sets forth the procedures for filing a complaint with the commission for any alleged violation of this part.

(14) That the institution posts continuously in a conspicuous place a notice, in such form as required by the commission, which sets forth the procedures for filing a complaint with the commission for any alleged violation of this part.

(b) In lieu of the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, or in addition thereto, the executive director, for good cause shown and with the advice of the commission, may amend, modify, substitute, or alter the terms of such criteria as necessary and advisable because of the specialized nature and objective of the operation of the postsecondary educational institution.

(b) In lieu of the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, or in addition thereto, the executive director, for good cause shown and with the advice of the commission, may amend, modify, substitute, or alter the terms of such criteria as necessary and advisable because of the specialized nature and objective of the operation of the postsecondary educational institution.

(c) Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraphs (7), (10), (11), and (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to meet the standards of financial soundness and being capable of fulfilling commitments to students as provided in paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of this Code section, and, because of such requirement, each such institution shall provide the commission with audited financial statements as performed by an independent certified public accountant and at such times as the commission shall require. The commission may impose a fee to be paid by such institutions to offset the cost of receiving and reviewing such audited financial statements. Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to submit annual financial reports to the commission when applying for annual renewal of exemption or authorization using the reporting format provided by the commission. In addition thereto, institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be subject to the requirements of Code Sections 20-3-250.8 , 20-3-250.10 , and 20-3-250.27 . The reports to the Governor and to the General Assembly required by subsection (h) of Code Section 20-3-250.27 shall include a summary of the commission's findings from its review of audited financial statements required by this subsection.

(c) Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraphs (7), (10), (11), and (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to meet the standards of financial soundness and being capable of fulfilling commitments to students as provided in paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of this Code section, and, because of such requirement, each such institution shall provide the commission with audited financial statements as performed by an independent certified public accountant and at such times as the commission shall require. The commission may impose a fee to be paid by such institutions to offset the cost of receiving and reviewing such audited financial statements. Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to submit annual financial reports to the commission when applying for annual renewal of exemption or authorization using the reporting format provided by the commission. In addition thereto, institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be subject to the requirements of Code Sections 20-3-250.8 , 20-3-250.10 , and 20-3-250.27 . The reports to the Governor and to the General Assembly required by subsection (h) of Code Section 20-3-250.27 shall include a summary of the commission's findings from its review of audited financial statements required by this subsection.

(d) The commission shall be authorized to adopt rules pertaining to the content and format of financial reports to be submitted by postsecondary educational institutions applying for authorization to operate in this state.

(d) The commission shall be authorized to adopt rules pertaining to the content and format of financial reports to be submitted by postsecondary educational institutions applying for authorization to operate in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-930 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-930
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-930
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term: (1) “ Certificated personnel ” means all teachers, principals, and other education personnel certificated by the Professional Standards Commission. (2) “ Student teacher ” means a college or university student in an education degree program in a unit of the University System of Georgia or in a private postsecondary institution who, as part of the degree program, is in a local school system in a classroom setting providing instruction to students and being mentored by a teacher.

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Certificated personnel ” means all teachers, principals, and other education personnel certificated by the Professional Standards Commission.

(1) “ Certificated personnel ” means all teachers, principals, and other education personnel certificated by the Professional Standards Commission.

(2) “ Student teacher ” means a college or university student in an education degree program in a unit of the University System of Georgia or in a private postsecondary institution who, as part of the degree program, is in a local school system in a classroom setting providing instruction to students and being mentored by a teacher.

(2) “ Student teacher ” means a college or university student in an education degree program in a unit of the University System of Georgia or in a private postsecondary institution who, as part of the degree program, is in a local school system in a classroom setting providing instruction to students and being mentored by a teacher.

(b) The Department of Administrative Services shall be authorized to purchase or provide a policy or policies of professional liability insurance, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, insuring certificated personnel who are employed by a local school system and student teachers. Such policy or policies shall protect against damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith. The amount of such insurance and the appropriate coverages shall be in the discretion of the Department of Administrative Services, subject to specific appropriations by the General Assembly.

(b) The Department of Administrative Services shall be authorized to purchase or provide a policy or policies of professional liability insurance, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, insuring certificated personnel who are employed by a local school system and student teachers. Such policy or policies shall protect against damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith. The amount of such insurance and the appropriate coverages shall be in the discretion of the Department of Administrative Services, subject to specific appropriations by the General Assembly.

(c) Insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Code section shall automatically cover all certificated personnel who are employed by a local school system and student teachers and shall be at no cost to such certificated personnel or student teachers.

(c) Insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Code section shall automatically cover all certificated personnel who are employed by a local school system and student teachers and shall be at no cost to such certificated personnel or student teachers.

(d) The program of insurance under this part shall be administered by the Department of Administrative Services and such department shall be authorized to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations to implement such program.

(d) The program of insurance under this part shall be administered by the Department of Administrative Services and such department shall be authorized to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations to implement such program.

(e) The program of insurance shall be effective for insurance coverage of certificated personnel and student teachers no later than July 1, 2005.

(e) The program of insurance shall be effective for insurance coverage of certificated personnel and student teachers no later than July 1, 2005.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-37 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-37
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-37
Status: in_force

The board of regents is authorized to contract with any hospital for clinical purposes and for the training of medical students of the university system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-567 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-567
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-567
Status: in_force

The revenues, rents, and earnings derived from any particular project or combined projects; all sums allocated or paid by the State Board of Education or Department of Education to the authority for the benefit of and on behalf of any county, city, or independent school district or system or its governing body for the performance of any lease contract or agreement of sale or any and all funds from any sources received by the various county boards of education, city boards of education, or governing bodies of independent school districts or systems that have entered into lease contracts or agreements of sale with the authority and paid to it in the performance of such contract or contracts; any and all revenues, rents, and earnings received by the authority, regardless of whether or not such rents, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, unless otherwise pledged and allocated; and federal funds where applicable may be pledged and allocated by the authority to the payment of the principal and interest, if any, on revenue bonds of the authority as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust instrument may provide. Such funds so pledged from whatever source received may include funds received from one or more or all sources and shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, into a sinking fund, which shall be pledged by the authority to and charged with the payment of:

(1) The interest, if any, upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due;

(1) The interest, if any, upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due;

(2) The principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due;

(2) The principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due;

(3) The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest, if any; and

(3) The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest, if any; and

(4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in Code Section 20-2-555 .

(4) Any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in Code Section 20-2-555 .

The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such covenants and regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, surplus moneys in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds; and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall immediately be canceled and shall not again be issued.
O.C.G.A. § 20-13-12 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-12
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-13-12
Status: in_force

It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the commission and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the commission will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. This state warrants and covenants that the commission shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any property owned, acquired, or leased by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the buildings, towers, and facilities erected or acquired by it or upon any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such buildings, towers, or facilities or upon other income received by the commission. This exemption shall include an exemption from state and local sales and use tax on property purchased by the commission for use exclusively by the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-779-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-779-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-779.1
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The Department of Education shall adopt rules to require that all certificated public school personnel receive annual training in suicide awareness and prevention. This training shall be provided within the framework of existing in-service training programs offered by the Department of Education or as part of required professional development offered by a local school system. (2) The Department of Education shall, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Suicide Prevention Program established pursuant to Code Section 37-1-27 , and suicide prevention experts, develop a list of approved training materials to fulfill the requirements of this subsection which may include training materials currently being used by a local school system if such training materials meet any criteria established by the department. (3) Approved materials shall include training on how to identify appropriate mental health services, both within the school and also within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services. (4) Approved materials may include programs that can be completed through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials. (5)(A) Each local school system shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policies shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts, and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. (B) To assist local school systems in developing their own policies for student suicide prevention, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Suicide Prevention Program within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, shall establish a model policy for use by local school systems in accordance with this Code section.

(a)(1) The Department of Education shall adopt rules to require that all certificated public school personnel receive annual training in suicide awareness and prevention. This training shall be provided within the framework of existing in-service training programs offered by the Department of Education or as part of required professional development offered by a local school system.

(a)(1) The Department of Education shall adopt rules to require that all certificated public school personnel receive annual training in suicide awareness and prevention. This training shall be provided within the framework of existing in-service training programs offered by the Department of Education or as part of required professional development offered by a local school system.

(2) The Department of Education shall, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Suicide Prevention Program established pursuant to Code Section 37-1-27 , and suicide prevention experts, develop a list of approved training materials to fulfill the requirements of this subsection which may include training materials currently being used by a local school system if such training materials meet any criteria established by the department.

(2) The Department of Education shall, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Suicide Prevention Program established pursuant to Code Section 37-1-27 , and suicide prevention experts, develop a list of approved training materials to fulfill the requirements of this subsection which may include training materials currently being used by a local school system if such training materials meet any criteria established by the department.

(3) Approved materials shall include training on how to identify appropriate mental health services, both within the school and also within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.

(3) Approved materials shall include training on how to identify appropriate mental health services, both within the school and also within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.

(4) Approved materials may include programs that can be completed through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials.

(4) Approved materials may include programs that can be completed through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials.

(5)(A) Each local school system shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policies shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts, and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. (B) To assist local school systems in developing their own policies for student suicide prevention, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Suicide Prevention Program within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, shall establish a model policy for use by local school systems in accordance with this Code section.

(5)(A) Each local school system shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policies shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts, and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

(5)(A) Each local school system shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policies shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts, and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

(B) To assist local school systems in developing their own policies for student suicide prevention, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Suicide Prevention Program within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, shall establish a model policy for use by local school systems in accordance with this Code section.

(B) To assist local school systems in developing their own policies for student suicide prevention, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Suicide Prevention Program within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, shall establish a model policy for use by local school systems in accordance with this Code section.

(b) No person shall have a cause of action for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this Code section or resulting from any training, or lack thereof, required by this Code section.

(b) No person shall have a cause of action for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this Code section or resulting from any training, or lack thereof, required by this Code section.

(c) The training, or lack thereof, required by the provisions of this Code section shall not be construed to impose any specific duty of care.

(c) The training, or lack thereof, required by the provisions of this Code section shall not be construed to impose any specific duty of care.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2068 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2068
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2068
Status: in_force

(a) The state board may terminate a charter under the following circumstances: (1)(A) If a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void; or (B) If a majority of the faculty and instructional staff employed at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void. This paragraph shall not apply to system charter schools; (2) If, after providing reasonable notice to the charter school or charter system, as applicable, and an opportunity for a hearing, the state board finds through its own audit or through other means: (A) A failure to comply with any recommendation or direction of the state board with respect to Code Section 20-14-41 ; (B) A failure to adhere to any material term of the charter, including but not limited to the performance goals set forth in the charter; (C) For a charter system, a failure to promote school level governance as required by the charter; (D) A failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management; (E) A violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws or court orders; (F) The existence of competent substantial evidence that the continued operation of the charter school or charter system would be contrary to the best interests of the students or the community; or (G) A failure to comply with any provision of Code Section 20-2-2065 ; or (3) Upon the written request of a local board for termination of a charter for a local charter school located within its school system if, prior to making such request, the local board provided reasonable notice to the charter school and an opportunity for a hearing, and determined the existence of any of the grounds described in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(a) The state board may terminate a charter under the following circumstances:

(1)(A) If a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void; or (B) If a majority of the faculty and instructional staff employed at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void. This paragraph shall not apply to system charter schools;

(1)(A) If a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void; or

(1)(A) If a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void; or

(B) If a majority of the faculty and instructional staff employed at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void.

(B) If a majority of the faculty and instructional staff employed at the charter school vote by a majority vote to request the termination of its charter at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice and for the purpose of deciding whether to request the state board to declare the charter null and void.

This paragraph shall not apply to system charter schools;

(2) If, after providing reasonable notice to the charter school or charter system, as applicable, and an opportunity for a hearing, the state board finds through its own audit or through other means: (A) A failure to comply with any recommendation or direction of the state board with respect to Code Section 20-14-41 ; (B) A failure to adhere to any material term of the charter, including but not limited to the performance goals set forth in the charter; (C) For a charter system, a failure to promote school level governance as required by the charter; (D) A failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management; (E) A violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws or court orders; (F) The existence of competent substantial evidence that the continued operation of the charter school or charter system would be contrary to the best interests of the students or the community; or (G) A failure to comply with any provision of Code Section 20-2-2065 ; or

(2) If, after providing reasonable notice to the charter school or charter system, as applicable, and an opportunity for a hearing, the state board finds through its own audit or through other means:

(A) A failure to comply with any recommendation or direction of the state board with respect to Code Section 20-14-41 ;

(A) A failure to comply with any recommendation or direction of the state board with respect to Code Section 20-14-41 ;

(B) A failure to adhere to any material term of the charter, including but not limited to the performance goals set forth in the charter;

(B) A failure to adhere to any material term of the charter, including but not limited to the performance goals set forth in the charter;

(C) For a charter system, a failure to promote school level governance as required by the charter;

(C) For a charter system, a failure to promote school level governance as required by the charter;

(D) A failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management;

(D) A failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management;

(E) A violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws or court orders;

(E) A violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws or court orders;

(F) The existence of competent substantial evidence that the continued operation of the charter school or charter system would be contrary to the best interests of the students or the community; or

(F) The existence of competent substantial evidence that the continued operation of the charter school or charter system would be contrary to the best interests of the students or the community; or

(G) A failure to comply with any provision of Code Section 20-2-2065 ; or

(G) A failure to comply with any provision of Code Section 20-2-2065 ; or

(3) Upon the written request of a local board for termination of a charter for a local charter school located within its school system if, prior to making such request, the local board provided reasonable notice to the charter school and an opportunity for a hearing, and determined the existence of any of the grounds described in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(3) Upon the written request of a local board for termination of a charter for a local charter school located within its school system if, prior to making such request, the local board provided reasonable notice to the charter school and an opportunity for a hearing, and determined the existence of any of the grounds described in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(b) For a system charter school, if the school council or governing council, as applicable, at such school within the charter system requests that: (1) The system charter be terminated; or (2) The system charter be amended with respect to such system charter school, the state board, after providing reasonable notice to the charter system and the system charter school, shall conduct a hearing. Based on the findings of the hearing, the state board may enter into negotiations with the charter system to amend the charter to address the concerns of the requesting system charter school. If negotiations fail and the state board finds good cause, the state board shall be authorized to terminate the system charter or to amend the system charter with respect to the requesting system charter school; provided, however, that the local board shall be authorized to terminate the system charter if it is unwilling to accept the amendments to such charter by the state board. The term “good cause” includes but is not limited to a local board's failure to comply with its obligations and duties under the system charter, state board rules, or other applicable law, or other good cause as determined in the sole discretion of the state board.

(b) For a system charter school, if the school council or governing council, as applicable, at such school within the charter system requests that:

(1) The system charter be terminated; or

(1) The system charter be terminated; or

(2) The system charter be amended with respect to such system charter school,

(2) The system charter be amended with respect to such system charter school,

the state board, after providing reasonable notice to the charter system and the system charter school, shall conduct a hearing. Based on the findings of the hearing, the state board may enter into negotiations with the charter system to amend the charter to address the concerns of the requesting system charter school. If negotiations fail and the state board finds good cause, the state board shall be authorized to terminate the system charter or to amend the system charter with respect to the requesting system charter school; provided, however, that the local board shall be authorized to terminate the system charter if it is unwilling to accept the amendments to such charter by the state board. The term “good cause” includes but is not limited to a local board's failure to comply with its obligations and duties under the system charter, state board rules, or other applicable law, or other good cause as determined in the sole discretion of the state board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-395-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-395-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-395.1
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-395.4 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subpart.

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-395.4 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subpart.

(b) The interest rate for loans provided in accordance with this subpart shall be 1 percent annually except as provided by Code Section 20-3-395.3 in the case of default.

(b) The interest rate for loans provided in accordance with this subpart shall be 1 percent annually except as provided by Code Section 20-3-395.3 in the case of default.

(c) The repayment period for loans provided in accordance with this subpart shall be ten years; provided, however, that, subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-395.3 , the commission may provide by regulation for deferral of payments and forbearance of payments similar to deferral and forbearance under federal student loan programs.

(c) The repayment period for loans provided in accordance with this subpart shall be ten years; provided, however, that, subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-395.3 , the commission may provide by regulation for deferral of payments and forbearance of payments similar to deferral and forbearance under federal student loan programs.

(d) The maximum amount of a loan under this subpart shall be the lesser of: $10,000.00 per calendar year; or the cost of attendance of a student minus the expected family assistance and the estimated amount of the student's loans, grants, and scholarships, including loans, grants, and scholarships provided under Title IV. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each applicant for a loan shall be required to apply for other educational assistance, including scholarships, grants, and state funded or Title IV loans, and to provide information regarding such other applications and the result of such applications as a condition of applying for a loan under this subpart. Loans under this subpart are designed as funding of the last resort for students who have diligently sought scholarships, grants, and state funded or Title IV loans. Applicants are not required to apply for loans under Subpart 4B or Subpart 4C of this part as a condition of eligibility for loans under this subpart.

(d) The maximum amount of a loan under this subpart shall be the lesser of: $10,000.00 per calendar year; or the cost of attendance of a student minus the expected family assistance and the estimated amount of the student's loans, grants, and scholarships, including loans, grants, and scholarships provided under Title IV. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each applicant for a loan shall be required to apply for other educational assistance, including scholarships, grants, and state funded or Title IV loans, and to provide information regarding such other applications and the result of such applications as a condition of applying for a loan under this subpart. Loans under this subpart are designed as funding of the last resort for students who have diligently sought scholarships, grants, and state funded or Title IV loans. Applicants are not required to apply for loans under Subpart 4B or Subpart 4C of this part as a condition of eligibility for loans under this subpart.

(e) Eligibility for a loan under this subpart shall be determined annually. A student who has graduated from an eligible high school shall be eligible for a loan for the first year of attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution if the student graduated from an eligible high school before May 1, 2007, with a cumulative grade average of at least a 75 numeric average in his or her core curriculum subjects or if a student graduated from an eligible high school on or after May 1, 2007, with a cumulative grade point average in the student's core curriculum subjects of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. A student's cumulative grade average or grade point average shall be calculated by the methods set out in Code Section 20-2-157 . A student who has earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 at an eligible postsecondary institution shall be eligible for a loan for a second or a subsequent year of attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution.

(e) Eligibility for a loan under this subpart shall be determined annually. A student who has graduated from an eligible high school shall be eligible for a loan for the first year of attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution if the student graduated from an eligible high school before May 1, 2007, with a cumulative grade average of at least a 75 numeric average in his or her core curriculum subjects or if a student graduated from an eligible high school on or after May 1, 2007, with a cumulative grade point average in the student's core curriculum subjects of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. A student's cumulative grade average or grade point average shall be calculated by the methods set out in Code Section 20-2-157 . A student who has earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 at an eligible postsecondary institution shall be eligible for a loan for a second or a subsequent year of attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution.

(f) A student's maximum total eligibility for loans under this subpart shall be limited to $40,000.00.

(f) A student's maximum total eligibility for loans under this subpart shall be limited to $40,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2114 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2114
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2114
Status: in_force

(a) A student shall qualify for a scholarship under this article if: (1) The student's parent currently resides within Georgia and has been a Georgia resident for at least one year; provided, however, that the one-year requirement shall not apply if the student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year; (2) The student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school or received preschool special education or related services pursuant to Section 619 of Part B of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply if: (A) The student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year; (B) The student has been adopted or placed in a permanent guardianship from foster care pursuant to an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction within the previous year; (C) The student previously qualified for a scholarship pursuant to this article; or (D) The scholarship application is made for the 2021-2022 school year on behalf of a student who was enrolled in a Georgia public school at the time of at least one count provided for in Code Section 20-2-160 during either the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school years; (3)(A) The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall be authorized to require a local board of education to expedite the development of an Individualized Education Program and to waive the prior school year requirement contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis for specific medical or behavioral needs of the student upon the request of a parent or guardian in accordance with state board procedures. If an expedited Individualized Education Program is required by the state board pursuant to this subparagraph, the state board may additionally require such expedited process to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year. The State Board of Education shall provide an annual report by December 31 of each year regarding the number of waivers approved pursuant to this paragraph to the General Assembly; or (B)(i) The student has a Section 504 Plan relating to one or more conditions that are included among the conditions which shall be identified by the State Board of Education for the purposes of this Code section and which shall, at a minimum, include the following: (I) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); (II) Autism spectrum disorder; (III) Bipolar disorder; (IV) Cancer; (V) Cerebral palsy; (VI) Cystic fibrosis; (VII) Deafness; (VIII) Down syndrome; (IX) Drug or alcohol abuse; (X) Dual sensory impairment; (XI) Dyslexia; (XII) Emotional or behavioral disorder; (XIII) Epilepsy; (XIV) Hearing impairment; (XV) Intellectual disability; (XVI) Muscular dystrophy; (XVII) Specific learning disability; (XVIII) Spina bifida; (XIX) Traumatic brain injury; (XX) Visual impairment; or (XXI) Any rare disease identified by the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center's list of rare disease disorders. (ii) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the verification that a student who qualifies for this scholarship through a Section 504 Plan has met the eligibility requirements. (4) The parent obtains acceptance for admission of the student to a participating school; and (5) The parent submits an application for a scholarship to the department no later than the deadline established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall establish periodic application deadlines during the school year, which shall occur no less frequently than on September 15, December 15, and February 15 of each school year, for a student to transfer.

(a) A student shall qualify for a scholarship under this article if:

(1) The student's parent currently resides within Georgia and has been a Georgia resident for at least one year; provided, however, that the one-year requirement shall not apply if the student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year;

(1) The student's parent currently resides within Georgia and has been a Georgia resident for at least one year; provided, however, that the one-year requirement shall not apply if the student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year;

(2) The student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school or received preschool special education or related services pursuant to Section 619 of Part B of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply if: (A) The student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year; (B) The student has been adopted or placed in a permanent guardianship from foster care pursuant to an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction within the previous year; (C) The student previously qualified for a scholarship pursuant to this article; or (D) The scholarship application is made for the 2021-2022 school year on behalf of a student who was enrolled in a Georgia public school at the time of at least one count provided for in Code Section 20-2-160 during either the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school years;

(2) The student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school or received preschool special education or related services pursuant to Section 619 of Part B of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply if:

(A) The student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year;

(A) The student's parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia within the previous year;

(B) The student has been adopted or placed in a permanent guardianship from foster care pursuant to an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction within the previous year;

(B) The student has been adopted or placed in a permanent guardianship from foster care pursuant to an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction within the previous year;

(C) The student previously qualified for a scholarship pursuant to this article; or

(C) The student previously qualified for a scholarship pursuant to this article; or

(D) The scholarship application is made for the 2021-2022 school year on behalf of a student who was enrolled in a Georgia public school at the time of at least one count provided for in Code Section 20-2-160 during either the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school years;

(D) The scholarship application is made for the 2021-2022 school year on behalf of a student who was enrolled in a Georgia public school at the time of at least one count provided for in Code Section 20-2-160 during either the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school years;

(3)(A) The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall be authorized to require a local board of education to expedite the development of an Individualized Education Program and to waive the prior school year requirement contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis for specific medical or behavioral needs of the student upon the request of a parent or guardian in accordance with state board procedures. If an expedited Individualized Education Program is required by the state board pursuant to this subparagraph, the state board may additionally require such expedited process to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year. The State Board of Education shall provide an annual report by December 31 of each year regarding the number of waivers approved pursuant to this paragraph to the General Assembly; or (B)(i) The student has a Section 504 Plan relating to one or more conditions that are included among the conditions which shall be identified by the State Board of Education for the purposes of this Code section and which shall, at a minimum, include the following: (I) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); (II) Autism spectrum disorder; (III) Bipolar disorder; (IV) Cancer; (V) Cerebral palsy; (VI) Cystic fibrosis; (VII) Deafness; (VIII) Down syndrome; (IX) Drug or alcohol abuse; (X) Dual sensory impairment; (XI) Dyslexia; (XII) Emotional or behavioral disorder; (XIII) Epilepsy; (XIV) Hearing impairment; (XV) Intellectual disability; (XVI) Muscular dystrophy; (XVII) Specific learning disability; (XVIII) Spina bifida; (XIX) Traumatic brain injury; (XX) Visual impairment; or (XXI) Any rare disease identified by the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center's list of rare disease disorders. (ii) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the verification that a student who qualifies for this scholarship through a Section 504 Plan has met the eligibility requirements.

(3)(A) The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall be authorized to require a local board of education to expedite the development of an Individualized Education Program and to waive the prior school year requirement contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis for specific medical or behavioral needs of the student upon the request of a parent or guardian in accordance with state board procedures. If an expedited Individualized Education Program is required by the state board pursuant to this subparagraph, the state board may additionally require such expedited process to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year. The State Board of Education shall provide an annual report by December 31 of each year regarding the number of waivers approved pursuant to this paragraph to the General Assembly; or

(3)(A) The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall be authorized to require a local board of education to expedite the development of an Individualized Education Program and to waive the prior school year requirement contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis for specific medical or behavioral needs of the student upon the request of a parent or guardian in accordance with state board procedures. If an expedited Individualized Education Program is required by the state board pursuant to this subparagraph, the state board may additionally require such expedited process to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year. The State Board of Education shall provide an annual report by December 31 of each year regarding the number of waivers approved pursuant to this paragraph to the General Assembly; or

(B)(i) The student has a Section 504 Plan relating to one or more conditions that are included among the conditions which shall be identified by the State Board of Education for the purposes of this Code section and which shall, at a minimum, include the following: (I) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); (II) Autism spectrum disorder; (III) Bipolar disorder; (IV) Cancer; (V) Cerebral palsy; (VI) Cystic fibrosis; (VII) Deafness; (VIII) Down syndrome; (IX) Drug or alcohol abuse; (X) Dual sensory impairment; (XI) Dyslexia; (XII) Emotional or behavioral disorder; (XIII) Epilepsy; (XIV) Hearing impairment; (XV) Intellectual disability; (XVI) Muscular dystrophy; (XVII) Specific learning disability; (XVIII) Spina bifida; (XIX) Traumatic brain injury; (XX) Visual impairment; or (XXI) Any rare disease identified by the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center's list of rare disease disorders. (ii) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the verification that a student who qualifies for this scholarship through a Section 504 Plan has met the eligibility requirements.

(B)(i) The student has a Section 504 Plan relating to one or more conditions that are included among the conditions which shall be identified by the State Board of Education for the purposes of this Code section and which shall, at a minimum, include the following: (I) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); (II) Autism spectrum disorder; (III) Bipolar disorder; (IV) Cancer; (V) Cerebral palsy; (VI) Cystic fibrosis; (VII) Deafness; (VIII) Down syndrome; (IX) Drug or alcohol abuse; (X) Dual sensory impairment; (XI) Dyslexia; (XII) Emotional or behavioral disorder; (XIII) Epilepsy; (XIV) Hearing impairment; (XV) Intellectual disability; (XVI) Muscular dystrophy; (XVII) Specific learning disability; (XVIII) Spina bifida; (XIX) Traumatic brain injury; (XX) Visual impairment; or (XXI) Any rare disease identified by the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center's list of rare disease disorders.

(B)(i) The student has a Section 504 Plan relating to one or more conditions that are included among the conditions which shall be identified by the State Board of Education for the purposes of this Code section and which shall, at a minimum, include the following:

(I) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);

(I) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);

(II) Autism spectrum disorder;

(II) Autism spectrum disorder;

(III) Bipolar disorder;

(III) Bipolar disorder;

(IV) Cancer;

(IV) Cancer;

(V) Cerebral palsy;

(V) Cerebral palsy;

(VI) Cystic fibrosis;

(VI) Cystic fibrosis;

(VII) Deafness;

(VII) Deafness;

(VIII) Down syndrome;

(VIII) Down syndrome;

(IX) Drug or alcohol abuse;

(IX) Drug or alcohol abuse;

(X) Dual sensory impairment;

(X) Dual sensory impairment;

(XI) Dyslexia;

(XI) Dyslexia;

(XII) Emotional or behavioral disorder;

(XII) Emotional or behavioral disorder;

(XIII) Epilepsy;

(XIII) Epilepsy;

(XIV) Hearing impairment;

(XIV) Hearing impairment;

(XV) Intellectual disability;

(XV) Intellectual disability;

(XVI) Muscular dystrophy;

(XVI) Muscular dystrophy;

(XVII) Specific learning disability;

(XVII) Specific learning disability;

(XVIII) Spina bifida;

(XVIII) Spina bifida;

(XIX) Traumatic brain injury;

(XIX) Traumatic brain injury;

(XX) Visual impairment; or

(XX) Visual impairment; or

(XXI) Any rare disease identified by the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center's list of rare disease disorders.

(XXI) Any rare disease identified by the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center's list of rare disease disorders.

(ii) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the verification that a student who qualifies for this scholarship through a Section 504 Plan has met the eligibility requirements.

(ii) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the verification that a student who qualifies for this scholarship through a Section 504 Plan has met the eligibility requirements.

(4) The parent obtains acceptance for admission of the student to a participating school; and

(4) The parent obtains acceptance for admission of the student to a participating school; and

(5) The parent submits an application for a scholarship to the department no later than the deadline established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall establish periodic application deadlines during the school year, which shall occur no less frequently than on September 15, December 15, and February 15 of each school year, for a student to transfer.

(5) The parent submits an application for a scholarship to the department no later than the deadline established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall establish periodic application deadlines during the school year, which shall occur no less frequently than on September 15, December 15, and February 15 of each school year, for a student to transfer.

(b) Upon acceptance of the scholarship, the parent assumes full financial responsibility for the education of the scholarship student, including transportation to and from the participating school.

(b) Upon acceptance of the scholarship, the parent assumes full financial responsibility for the education of the scholarship student, including transportation to and from the participating school.

(c) For a student who participates in the program whose parents request that the student take the state-wide assessments pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281 , the resident school system shall make available to the student locations and times to take all state-wide assessments. Test scores of private school students participating in the state-wide assessments shall not be applied to the system averages of the resident school system for data reported for federal and state requirements.

(c) For a student who participates in the program whose parents request that the student take the state-wide assessments pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281 , the resident school system shall make available to the student locations and times to take all state-wide assessments. Test scores of private school students participating in the state-wide assessments shall not be applied to the system averages of the resident school system for data reported for federal and state requirements.

(d) Students enrolled in a school operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice or operated by a state charter school on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2084.1 are not eligible for the scholarship.

(d) Students enrolled in a school operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice or operated by a state charter school on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2084.1 are not eligible for the scholarship.

(e) The scholarship shall remain in force until the student returns to his or her assigned school in the resident public school system, graduates from high school, or reaches the age of 21, whichever occurs first. However, at any time, the student's parent may remove the student from the participating school and place the student in another participating school or public school as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2113 .

(e) The scholarship shall remain in force until the student returns to his or her assigned school in the resident public school system, graduates from high school, or reaches the age of 21, whichever occurs first. However, at any time, the student's parent may remove the student from the participating school and place the student in another participating school or public school as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2113 .

(f) With respect to local school systems, the acceptance of a scholarship shall have the same effect as a parental refusal to consent to services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400, et seq., and a parental waiver of rights to educational accommodations under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.A. Section 701, et seq.

(f) With respect to local school systems, the acceptance of a scholarship shall have the same effect as a parental refusal to consent to services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400, et seq., and a parental waiver of rights to educational accommodations under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.A. Section 701, et seq.

(g) The creation of the program or the granting of a scholarship pursuant to this article shall not be construed to imply that a public school did not provide a free and appropriate public education for a student or constitute a waiver or admission by the state.

(g) The creation of the program or the granting of a scholarship pursuant to this article shall not be construed to imply that a public school did not provide a free and appropriate public education for a student or constitute a waiver or admission by the state.

(h) Any scholarship directed to a participating school is so directed wholly as a result of the genuine and independent private choice of the parent.

(h) Any scholarship directed to a participating school is so directed wholly as a result of the genuine and independent private choice of the parent.

(i) The parent of each student participating in the scholarship program shall comply fully with the participating school's rules and policies.

(i) The parent of each student participating in the scholarship program shall comply fully with the participating school's rules and policies.

(j) Any parent who fails to comply with the provisions of this article and department regulations relating to the scholarship shall forfeit the scholarship.

(j) Any parent who fails to comply with the provisions of this article and department regulations relating to the scholarship shall forfeit the scholarship.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2090 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2090
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2090
Status: in_force

The commission shall work in collaboration with the department on all matters related to authorizing state charter schools and shall be assigned to the department for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 . For administrative purposes, including data reporting, student enrollment counting procedures, student achievement reporting, funding allocations, and related purposes as defined by the State Board of Education, each state charter school, including any students receiving education services through a state charter school pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2084.1 , shall, consistent with department rules and regulations, be treated as a single local education agency.