O.C.G.A. § 20-3-39 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-39
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-39
Status: repealed

(a) Effective July 1, 2000, the board of regents shall carry out all the functions and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, for the operation and management of public library services and public libraries. Subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, all persons employed by and positions authorized for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, to perform these functions on June 30, 2000, shall, on July 1, 2000, be transferred to the board of regents. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets in possession of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the board of regents on July 1, 2000.

(a) Effective July 1, 2000, the board of regents shall carry out all the functions and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, for the operation and management of public library services and public libraries. Subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, all persons employed by and positions authorized for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, to perform these functions on June 30, 2000, shall, on July 1, 2000, be transferred to the board of regents. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets in possession of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the board of regents on July 1, 2000.

(b) All transfers of employees and assets provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the approval of the board of regents, and such personnel or assets shall not be transferred if the board of regents determines that a specific employee or asset should remain with the transferring agency.

(b) All transfers of employees and assets provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the approval of the board of regents, and such personnel or assets shall not be transferred if the board of regents determines that a specific employee or asset should remain with the transferring agency.

(c) Employees who are transferred to the board of regents pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the board on and after July 1, 2000, but the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees shall not be reduced as a result of such transfer. Employees who are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board and who are transferred to the board of regents shall retain all existing rights under such rules. Retirement rights of such transferred employees existing under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or other public retirement systems on June 30, 2000, shall not be impaired or interrupted by the transfer of such employees and membership in any such retirement system shall continue in the same status possessed by the transferred employees on June 30, 2000. Accrued annual and sick leave possessed by said employees on June 30, 2000, shall be retained by said employees as employees of the board.

(c) Employees who are transferred to the board of regents pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the board on and after July 1, 2000, but the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees shall not be reduced as a result of such transfer. Employees who are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board and who are transferred to the board of regents shall retain all existing rights under such rules. Retirement rights of such transferred employees existing under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or other public retirement systems on June 30, 2000, shall not be impaired or interrupted by the transfer of such employees and membership in any such retirement system shall continue in the same status possessed by the transferred employees on June 30, 2000. Accrued annual and sick leave possessed by said employees on June 30, 2000, shall be retained by said employees as employees of the board.

(d) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the board of regents under this Code section shall be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 .

(d) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the board of regents under this Code section shall be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 .

(e) The board of regents shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, where applicable, which are in effect on June 30, 2000, and which relate to the functions transferred to the board. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board of regents.

(e) The board of regents shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, where applicable, which are in effect on June 30, 2000, and which relate to the functions transferred to the board. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board of regents.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-82 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-82
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-82
Status: in_force

(a) The local board of education and the department shall enter into negotiations on the appropriate terms of the contract, including the accountability, flexibility, and consequences components of the contract in accordance with Code Section 20-2-84 , in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement. The accountability, flexibility, and consequences components may vary between schools and clusters.

(a) The local board of education and the department shall enter into negotiations on the appropriate terms of the contract, including the accountability, flexibility, and consequences components of the contract in accordance with Code Section 20-2-84 , in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement. The accountability, flexibility, and consequences components may vary between schools and clusters.

(b) The flexibility requested by a local school system pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84 shall result in consequences in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-84 and Code Section 20-2-84.1 for noncompliance with the accountability requirements established pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-84 .

(b) The flexibility requested by a local school system pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84 shall result in consequences in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-84 and Code Section 20-2-84.1 for noncompliance with the accountability requirements established pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-84 .

(c) The department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, shall make a recommendation to the state board on whether the proposed terms of the contract should be approved by the state board. Such proposed terms of the contract shall require that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, the contract shall require that the local school system has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies.

(c) The department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, shall make a recommendation to the state board on whether the proposed terms of the contract should be approved by the state board. Such proposed terms of the contract shall require that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, the contract shall require that the local school system has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies.

(d)(1) The state board shall have the authority to approve or deny approval of the proposed terms of the contract but shall give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Office of Student Achievement. (2) In the event that the state board denies approval of the proposed terms of the contract, the local board of education shall work with the department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, for further revisions and resubmission to the state board.

(d)(1) The state board shall have the authority to approve or deny approval of the proposed terms of the contract but shall give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Office of Student Achievement.

(d)(1) The state board shall have the authority to approve or deny approval of the proposed terms of the contract but shall give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Office of Student Achievement.

(2) In the event that the state board denies approval of the proposed terms of the contract, the local board of education shall work with the department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, for further revisions and resubmission to the state board.

(2) In the event that the state board denies approval of the proposed terms of the contract, the local board of education shall work with the department, in consultation with the Office of Student Achievement, for further revisions and resubmission to the state board.

(e) The state board shall be authorized to approve a waiver or variance request of specifically identified state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures or provisions of this chapter upon the inclusion of such request in the local school system's proposed contract and in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84 . The goal for each waiver and variance shall be improvement of student performance. The state board shall not be authorized to waive or approve variances on any federal, state, and local rules, regulations, court orders, and statutes relating to civil rights; insurance; the protection of the physical health and safety of school students, employees, and visitors; conflicting interest transactions; the prevention of unlawful conduct; any laws relating to unlawful conduct in or near a public school; the early intervention program provided for in Code Section 20-2-153 ; any reporting requirements pursuant to Code Section 20-2-320 or Chapter 14 of this title; the requirements of Code Section 20-2-210 ; the requirements of Code Section 20-2-211.1 ; or the requirements in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327 . A local school system that has received a waiver or variance shall remain subject to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title, the requirement that it shall not charge tuition or fees to its students except as may be authorized for local boards by Code Section 20-2-133 , and shall remain open to enrollment in the same manner as before the waiver request.

(e) The state board shall be authorized to approve a waiver or variance request of specifically identified state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures or provisions of this chapter upon the inclusion of such request in the local school system's proposed contract and in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84 . The goal for each waiver and variance shall be improvement of student performance. The state board shall not be authorized to waive or approve variances on any federal, state, and local rules, regulations, court orders, and statutes relating to civil rights; insurance; the protection of the physical health and safety of school students, employees, and visitors; conflicting interest transactions; the prevention of unlawful conduct; any laws relating to unlawful conduct in or near a public school; the early intervention program provided for in Code Section 20-2-153 ; any reporting requirements pursuant to Code Section 20-2-320 or Chapter 14 of this title; the requirements of Code Section 20-2-210 ; the requirements of Code Section 20-2-211.1 ; or the requirements in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327 . A local school system that has received a waiver or variance shall remain subject to the provisions of Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title, the requirement that it shall not charge tuition or fees to its students except as may be authorized for local boards by Code Section 20-2-133 , and shall remain open to enrollment in the same manner as before the waiver request.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-558 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-558
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-558
Status: in_force

All revenue bonds issued under this part shall have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under Article 8 of Title 11.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-500 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-500
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-500
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Local boards of education shall provide that contracts for or purchases of supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products, including but not limited to school buses but not including instructional materials or beverages for immediate consumption, for public elementary and secondary schools supported in whole or in part from public funds shall give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to such supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products as may be manufactured or produced in this state. Such preference shall not sacrifice quality. (2) Local boards of education shall provide that, in determining whether such a preference is reasonable in any case where the value of a contract for or purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products exceeds $100,000.00, the local school district shall consider, among other factors, information submitted by the bidder which may include the bidder's estimate of the multiplier effect on gross state domestic product and the effect on public revenues of the state and the effect on public revenues of political subdivisions resulting from acceptance of a bid or offer to sell Georgia manufactured or produced goods as opposed to out-of-state manufactured or produced goods. Any such estimates shall be in writing. No local school district shall divide a contract or purchase which exceeds $100,000.00 for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this paragraph.

(a)(1) Local boards of education shall provide that contracts for or purchases of supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products, including but not limited to school buses but not including instructional materials or beverages for immediate consumption, for public elementary and secondary schools supported in whole or in part from public funds shall give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to such supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products as may be manufactured or produced in this state. Such preference shall not sacrifice quality.

(a)(1) Local boards of education shall provide that contracts for or purchases of supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products, including but not limited to school buses but not including instructional materials or beverages for immediate consumption, for public elementary and secondary schools supported in whole or in part from public funds shall give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to such supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products as may be manufactured or produced in this state. Such preference shall not sacrifice quality.

(2) Local boards of education shall provide that, in determining whether such a preference is reasonable in any case where the value of a contract for or purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products exceeds $100,000.00, the local school district shall consider, among other factors, information submitted by the bidder which may include the bidder's estimate of the multiplier effect on gross state domestic product and the effect on public revenues of the state and the effect on public revenues of political subdivisions resulting from acceptance of a bid or offer to sell Georgia manufactured or produced goods as opposed to out-of-state manufactured or produced goods. Any such estimates shall be in writing. No local school district shall divide a contract or purchase which exceeds $100,000.00 for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this paragraph.

(2) Local boards of education shall provide that, in determining whether such a preference is reasonable in any case where the value of a contract for or purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products exceeds $100,000.00, the local school district shall consider, among other factors, information submitted by the bidder which may include the bidder's estimate of the multiplier effect on gross state domestic product and the effect on public revenues of the state and the effect on public revenues of political subdivisions resulting from acceptance of a bid or offer to sell Georgia manufactured or produced goods as opposed to out-of-state manufactured or produced goods. Any such estimates shall be in writing. No local school district shall divide a contract or purchase which exceeds $100,000.00 for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this paragraph.

(b) Vendors resident in the State of Georgia are to be granted the same preference over vendors resident in another state in the same manner, on the same basis, and to the same extent that preference is granted in awarding bids for the same goods or services by such other state to vendors resident therein over vendors resident in the State of Georgia.

(b) Vendors resident in the State of Georgia are to be granted the same preference over vendors resident in another state in the same manner, on the same basis, and to the same extent that preference is granted in awarding bids for the same goods or services by such other state to vendors resident therein over vendors resident in the State of Georgia.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall negate the requirements of Code Section 50-5-73 .

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall negate the requirements of Code Section 50-5-73 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1121 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1121
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1121
Status: in_force

(a) All persons employed as school bus drivers by any public school system in this state shall be subject to random testing for evidence of use of illegal drugs. Not less than 50 percent of the school bus drivers in each public school system shall be tested annually in one or more random tests. Such testing shall be noninvasive and may be conducted at any time during the calendar year, and the cost of all such testing shall be borne by the state, provided that, in the case of drivers whose salaries are exclusively funded by the local school system, the cost of such testing shall be borne by such local school system; and provided, further, that, in the case of drivers employed by private companies who have contracted to provide school bus service to a county school system or an independent school system, the cost of such testing shall be borne by such private company. If the drug test shows the presence of drugs in the employee's system, the results of the test will be confirmed using an alternative method but the same urine sample.

(a) All persons employed as school bus drivers by any public school system in this state shall be subject to random testing for evidence of use of illegal drugs. Not less than 50 percent of the school bus drivers in each public school system shall be tested annually in one or more random tests. Such testing shall be noninvasive and may be conducted at any time during the calendar year, and the cost of all such testing shall be borne by the state, provided that, in the case of drivers whose salaries are exclusively funded by the local school system, the cost of such testing shall be borne by such local school system; and provided, further, that, in the case of drivers employed by private companies who have contracted to provide school bus service to a county school system or an independent school system, the cost of such testing shall be borne by such private company. If the drug test shows the presence of drugs in the employee's system, the results of the test will be confirmed using an alternative method but the same urine sample.

(b) All persons employed as school bus drivers by any public school system in this state shall be subject to random testing for evidence of use of alcohol during the school day which testing may be carried out at any time within the school year and the cost of which shall be borne by the local board of education.

(b) All persons employed as school bus drivers by any public school system in this state shall be subject to random testing for evidence of use of alcohol during the school day which testing may be carried out at any time within the school year and the cost of which shall be borne by the local board of education.

(c) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations to establish for purposes of testing and retesting for illegal drugs: (1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing; (2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; and (6) Procedures for school bus drivers, prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, to provide information to their employers regarding use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test.

(c) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations to establish for purposes of testing and retesting for illegal drugs:

(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing;

(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing;

(2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing;

(2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing;

(3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process;

(3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process;

(4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results;

(4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results;

(5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; and

(5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; and

(6) Procedures for school bus drivers, prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, to provide information to their employers regarding use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test.

(6) Procedures for school bus drivers, prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, to provide information to their employers regarding use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test.

(d) The local boards of education shall adopt rules and regulations to establish for the random testing for the presence of alcohol: (1) The portion of drivers in any school system that shall be selected for testing at each testing period; (2) Methods for assuring that drivers are selected on a random basis; (3) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during such testing; (4) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (5) Methods for the testing of the breath of school bus drivers for the presence of alcohol, such testing to be done by a peace officer or law enforcement agency; (6) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; and (7) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct such alcohol testing.

(d) The local boards of education shall adopt rules and regulations to establish for the random testing for the presence of alcohol:

(1) The portion of drivers in any school system that shall be selected for testing at each testing period;

(1) The portion of drivers in any school system that shall be selected for testing at each testing period;

(2) Methods for assuring that drivers are selected on a random basis;

(2) Methods for assuring that drivers are selected on a random basis;

(3) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during such testing;

(3) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during such testing;

(4) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process;

(4) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process;

(5) Methods for the testing of the breath of school bus drivers for the presence of alcohol, such testing to be done by a peace officer or law enforcement agency;

(5) Methods for the testing of the breath of school bus drivers for the presence of alcohol, such testing to be done by a peace officer or law enforcement agency;

(6) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; and

(6) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; and

(7) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct such alcohol testing.

(7) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct such alcohol testing.

(e) The State Board of Education shall be authorized to adopt any other rules or regulations it deems necessary to implement testing for illegal drug use under this part. The local boards of education shall be authorized to adopt any other rules or regulations deemed necessary to implement random testing for alcohol use under this part.

(e) The State Board of Education shall be authorized to adopt any other rules or regulations it deems necessary to implement testing for illegal drug use under this part. The local boards of education shall be authorized to adopt any other rules or regulations deemed necessary to implement random testing for alcohol use under this part.

(f) Any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this part shall be in compliance with Parts 40 and 382 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations .

(f) Any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this part shall be in compliance with Parts 40 and 382 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250-25 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-250-25
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-250.25
Status: in_force

All records, files, accounts, and related items utilized in the administration of the “Georgia Proprietary School Act,” or the “Postsecondary Educational Authorization Act of 1978,” are transferred from the State Board of Education to the commission and executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-454 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-454
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-454
Status: in_force

Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a grant. Such application shall be submitted in writing on forms prescribed by the authority for such purpose. The applicant shall furnish such information as may be required by the authority for determination of eligibility for the grant. The authority shall approve grant renewals only upon receipt of the recipient's application therefor and upon a finding that the recipient has successfully completed the work of the preceding school period and presents evidence that he is a student in good standing, that he remains a citizen of this state, and that he remains otherwise qualified to receive such grant under this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-261 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-261
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-261
Status: in_force

(a) Legislative findings. (1) The General Assembly finds that the growth and development of this state and nation have been and will undoubtedly remain strongly related to the degree to which educational opportunities are provided to all of their citizens; recognizes that costs associated with postsecondary educational opportunities are substantial when considered in relation to the average earnings and wealth of most families and that such costs are in many cases prohibitive; and acknowledges that a need exists for a means whereby students and parents of students can obtain low-interest loans in a manner that will enable them to spread and thereby ease the immediate costs of such higher education and that an adequate guaranty, among other things, of such loans is essential to assure the accessibility of private loan funds to many students and parents of students. Accordingly, the General Assembly determined, as early as 1964, that such a means for the generation of private loan funds to citizens for postsecondary educational purposes could exist through the exercise of the powers, duties, and functions vested by the General Assembly in the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. The General Assembly now reaffirms that earlier determination. (2) The General Assembly further finds that substantial investments of public and private moneys have been made and will undoubtedly continue to be made in the construction, development, and operation of public and private postsecondary educational institutions; that such postsecondary educational institutions are of immense value to the state and nation in that they promote the general welfare and the economic and cultural development and prosperity of the state and nation and all their citizens; that it is in the public interest to sustain such institutions; and, therefore, that the provision of educational loan assistance to persons, and for and on behalf of persons, who desire to attend such educational institutions will be of substantial financial benefit to those institutions and will better ensure their continued economic viability and value to the state and nation. (3) The General Assembly further finds that since 1965 the United States has made similar findings and determinations; that through the enactment of various federal acts, the United States secretary of education is authorized and directed to administer various programs providing for loans and grants to students and parents and to enter into agreements in support of local guaranty agencies, such as the corporation, that are administering at the local level an educational loan program and to provide partial federal financial support to such agencies and programs; and, further, that pursuant to such federal acts and such agreements, the secretary will reinsure certain educational loans that are guaranteed by the corporation; and that the secretary will pay certain federal interest subsidies and special allowances to the holders of such loans for and on behalf of the borrowers and certain other payments to the corporation in respect of such loan. (4) The General Assembly therefore determines that it is a valid public purpose to promote the educational level of achievement and the welfare and general prosperity of the state and nation, and the continued economic viability and value of postsecondary educational institutions by providing a means for the extension of educational loan credit to students and parents of students, for the servicing of such loans, and for the guaranty of such credit, among other things, and therefore finds and declares that continuation of the corporation and the carrying out of its corporate powers, duties, and functions as provided for in this part is in all respects a necessary and valid public purpose within the meaning of the Constitution of Georgia.

(a) Legislative findings.

(1) The General Assembly finds that the growth and development of this state and nation have been and will undoubtedly remain strongly related to the degree to which educational opportunities are provided to all of their citizens; recognizes that costs associated with postsecondary educational opportunities are substantial when considered in relation to the average earnings and wealth of most families and that such costs are in many cases prohibitive; and acknowledges that a need exists for a means whereby students and parents of students can obtain low-interest loans in a manner that will enable them to spread and thereby ease the immediate costs of such higher education and that an adequate guaranty, among other things, of such loans is essential to assure the accessibility of private loan funds to many students and parents of students. Accordingly, the General Assembly determined, as early as 1964, that such a means for the generation of private loan funds to citizens for postsecondary educational purposes could exist through the exercise of the powers, duties, and functions vested by the General Assembly in the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. The General Assembly now reaffirms that earlier determination.

(1) The General Assembly finds that the growth and development of this state and nation have been and will undoubtedly remain strongly related to the degree to which educational opportunities are provided to all of their citizens; recognizes that costs associated with postsecondary educational opportunities are substantial when considered in relation to the average earnings and wealth of most families and that such costs are in many cases prohibitive; and acknowledges that a need exists for a means whereby students and parents of students can obtain low-interest loans in a manner that will enable them to spread and thereby ease the immediate costs of such higher education and that an adequate guaranty, among other things, of such loans is essential to assure the accessibility of private loan funds to many students and parents of students. Accordingly, the General Assembly determined, as early as 1964, that such a means for the generation of private loan funds to citizens for postsecondary educational purposes could exist through the exercise of the powers, duties, and functions vested by the General Assembly in the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. The General Assembly now reaffirms that earlier determination.

(2) The General Assembly further finds that substantial investments of public and private moneys have been made and will undoubtedly continue to be made in the construction, development, and operation of public and private postsecondary educational institutions; that such postsecondary educational institutions are of immense value to the state and nation in that they promote the general welfare and the economic and cultural development and prosperity of the state and nation and all their citizens; that it is in the public interest to sustain such institutions; and, therefore, that the provision of educational loan assistance to persons, and for and on behalf of persons, who desire to attend such educational institutions will be of substantial financial benefit to those institutions and will better ensure their continued economic viability and value to the state and nation.

(2) The General Assembly further finds that substantial investments of public and private moneys have been made and will undoubtedly continue to be made in the construction, development, and operation of public and private postsecondary educational institutions; that such postsecondary educational institutions are of immense value to the state and nation in that they promote the general welfare and the economic and cultural development and prosperity of the state and nation and all their citizens; that it is in the public interest to sustain such institutions; and, therefore, that the provision of educational loan assistance to persons, and for and on behalf of persons, who desire to attend such educational institutions will be of substantial financial benefit to those institutions and will better ensure their continued economic viability and value to the state and nation.

(3) The General Assembly further finds that since 1965 the United States has made similar findings and determinations; that through the enactment of various federal acts, the United States secretary of education is authorized and directed to administer various programs providing for loans and grants to students and parents and to enter into agreements in support of local guaranty agencies, such as the corporation, that are administering at the local level an educational loan program and to provide partial federal financial support to such agencies and programs; and, further, that pursuant to such federal acts and such agreements, the secretary will reinsure certain educational loans that are guaranteed by the corporation; and that the secretary will pay certain federal interest subsidies and special allowances to the holders of such loans for and on behalf of the borrowers and certain other payments to the corporation in respect of such loan.

(3) The General Assembly further finds that since 1965 the United States has made similar findings and determinations; that through the enactment of various federal acts, the United States secretary of education is authorized and directed to administer various programs providing for loans and grants to students and parents and to enter into agreements in support of local guaranty agencies, such as the corporation, that are administering at the local level an educational loan program and to provide partial federal financial support to such agencies and programs; and, further, that pursuant to such federal acts and such agreements, the secretary will reinsure certain educational loans that are guaranteed by the corporation; and that the secretary will pay certain federal interest subsidies and special allowances to the holders of such loans for and on behalf of the borrowers and certain other payments to the corporation in respect of such loan.

(4) The General Assembly therefore determines that it is a valid public purpose to promote the educational level of achievement and the welfare and general prosperity of the state and nation, and the continued economic viability and value of postsecondary educational institutions by providing a means for the extension of educational loan credit to students and parents of students, for the servicing of such loans, and for the guaranty of such credit, among other things, and therefore finds and declares that continuation of the corporation and the carrying out of its corporate powers, duties, and functions as provided for in this part is in all respects a necessary and valid public purpose within the meaning of the Constitution of Georgia.

(4) The General Assembly therefore determines that it is a valid public purpose to promote the educational level of achievement and the welfare and general prosperity of the state and nation, and the continued economic viability and value of postsecondary educational institutions by providing a means for the extension of educational loan credit to students and parents of students, for the servicing of such loans, and for the guaranty of such credit, among other things, and therefore finds and declares that continuation of the corporation and the carrying out of its corporate powers, duties, and functions as provided for in this part is in all respects a necessary and valid public purpose within the meaning of the Constitution of Georgia.

(b) Purpose of corporation. The purpose of the corporation shall be to improve the higher educational opportunities of eligible students, so as to assure availability of the benefits of the federal acts and this part to eligible students and parents, schools, and lenders.

(b) Purpose of corporation. The purpose of the corporation shall be to improve the higher educational opportunities of eligible students, so as to assure availability of the benefits of the federal acts and this part to eligible students and parents, schools, and lenders.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-405 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-405
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-405
Status: in_force

This subpart shall be known and may be cited as the “Education for Public Service Student Loan Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-851 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-851
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-851
Status: in_force

During any school year, personnel may utilize up to a maximum of three days of any accumulated sick leave for the purpose of absenting themselves from their duties for personal or professional reasons if prior approval of their absence is given by the local school superintendent or his authorized representative; provided, however, that the absence is not in conflict with a local board of education policy concerning school days on which the presence of the personnel requesting absence is essential for effective school operation. No grant of approval for an absence permitted under this Code section shall be conditioned upon disclosure of the specific purpose for which such absence is sought, nor shall any such grant of approval be withheld or denied because of the failure or refusal of personnel to disclose the specific purpose for which such an absence is sought; provided, however, that personnel may be requested to state whether the absence is sought under the category of “personal” or “professional” absence.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2070 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2070
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2070
Status: in_force

The state board shall report to the General Assembly no later than December 31 of each year on the status of the charter school program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-83 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-83
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-83
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, any institution of the university system is authorized to deduct from the salaries or wages of its employees amounts designated by the employee as contributions or dues to any interdisciplinary charitable association qualified as an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 whose regular membership consists exclusively of university, college, and technical institute faculty members if such association has as its objectives to facilitate cooperation among teacher and research scholars for the promotion of the interest of higher education and research and to increase the standards, ideals, and welfare of the academic profession in higher education.

(a) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, any institution of the university system is authorized to deduct from the salaries or wages of its employees amounts designated by the employee as contributions or dues to any interdisciplinary charitable association qualified as an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 whose regular membership consists exclusively of university, college, and technical institute faculty members if such association has as its objectives to facilitate cooperation among teacher and research scholars for the promotion of the interest of higher education and research and to increase the standards, ideals, and welfare of the academic profession in higher education.

(b) No deduction shall be made under this Code section without the written consent of the employee.

(b) No deduction shall be made under this Code section without the written consent of the employee.

(c) An institution making deductions under this Code section shall be reimbursed by any participating charitable association for the institution's direct cost of making deductions and remitting the proceeds; and any charitable association desiring to participate in a deduction program shall as a condition of participation agree to make such reimbursement.

(c) An institution making deductions under this Code section shall be reimbursed by any participating charitable association for the institution's direct cost of making deductions and remitting the proceeds; and any charitable association desiring to participate in a deduction program shall as a condition of participation agree to make such reimbursement.

(d) Deductions under this Code section shall be a privilege for the convenience of employees and no right of action shall accrue to the employee or to any charitable association for errors, omissions, or decisions of any agent of the university system regarding deductions under this Code section.

(d) Deductions under this Code section shall be a privilege for the convenience of employees and no right of action shall accrue to the employee or to any charitable association for errors, omissions, or decisions of any agent of the university system regarding deductions under this Code section.

(e) The board of regents may regulate the conduct of deductions under this Code section in any manner deemed by the board to be necessary or appropriate.

(e) The board of regents may regulate the conduct of deductions under this Code section in any manner deemed by the board to be necessary or appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-154
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-154
Status: in_force

(a) All children and youth who are eligible for a general and career education program under Code Section 20-2-151 and who are also eligible under the criteria specified in this Code section shall be provided, in accordance with policies adopted by the State Board of Education, the remedial education program services needed to address their respective reading, mathematics, or writing deficiencies. The following students shall be eligible for remedial education services: (1) Students in grades six through 12 may be eligible for services if they meet two or more of the following criteria: (A) The student has been through the formal student support team process and has documented evidence to support the placement in remedial education; (B) The student has been retained in the grade; (C) The student is receiving services under Part A of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 1 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 ( Public Law 103-382 ); (D) The student has been recommended by the teacher who has documented any of the following student information: (i) Low performance in the reading series system; (ii) Low performance in the mathematics series; or (iii) The student is unable to verbally express ideas and cannot write or dictate a meaningful sentence; or (E) Current test information in the student file indicates the student has a score at or below the twenty-fifth percentile; and (2) Students in grades six through 12 who are receiving services under the special education program as authorized by Code Section 20-2-152 and whose Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) specify that they meet the eligibility requirements specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection and that their special education program is not designed to address their respective reading, mathematics, or writing deficiencies. No more than 25 percent of the full-time equivalent population in eligible grades as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be eligible for the remedial program; provided, however, that the State Board of Education may develop regulations whereby a higher percentage may be eligible if the percentage of students receiving free and reduced price lunches exceeds 50 percent.

(a) All children and youth who are eligible for a general and career education program under Code Section 20-2-151 and who are also eligible under the criteria specified in this Code section shall be provided, in accordance with policies adopted by the State Board of Education, the remedial education program services needed to address their respective reading, mathematics, or writing deficiencies. The following students shall be eligible for remedial education services:

(1) Students in grades six through 12 may be eligible for services if they meet two or more of the following criteria: (A) The student has been through the formal student support team process and has documented evidence to support the placement in remedial education; (B) The student has been retained in the grade; (C) The student is receiving services under Part A of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 1 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 ( Public Law 103-382 ); (D) The student has been recommended by the teacher who has documented any of the following student information: (i) Low performance in the reading series system; (ii) Low performance in the mathematics series; or (iii) The student is unable to verbally express ideas and cannot write or dictate a meaningful sentence; or (E) Current test information in the student file indicates the student has a score at or below the twenty-fifth percentile; and

(1) Students in grades six through 12 may be eligible for services if they meet two or more of the following criteria:

(A) The student has been through the formal student support team process and has documented evidence to support the placement in remedial education;

(A) The student has been through the formal student support team process and has documented evidence to support the placement in remedial education;

(B) The student has been retained in the grade;

(B) The student has been retained in the grade;

(C) The student is receiving services under Part A of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 1 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 ( Public Law 103-382 );

(C) The student is receiving services under Part A of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 1 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 ( Public Law 103-382 );

(D) The student has been recommended by the teacher who has documented any of the following student information: (i) Low performance in the reading series system; (ii) Low performance in the mathematics series; or (iii) The student is unable to verbally express ideas and cannot write or dictate a meaningful sentence; or

(D) The student has been recommended by the teacher who has documented any of the following student information:

(i) Low performance in the reading series system;

(i) Low performance in the reading series system;

(ii) Low performance in the mathematics series; or

(ii) Low performance in the mathematics series; or

(iii) The student is unable to verbally express ideas and cannot write or dictate a meaningful sentence; or

(iii) The student is unable to verbally express ideas and cannot write or dictate a meaningful sentence; or

(E) Current test information in the student file indicates the student has a score at or below the twenty-fifth percentile; and

(E) Current test information in the student file indicates the student has a score at or below the twenty-fifth percentile; and

(2) Students in grades six through 12 who are receiving services under the special education program as authorized by Code Section 20-2-152 and whose Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) specify that they meet the eligibility requirements specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection and that their special education program is not designed to address their respective reading, mathematics, or writing deficiencies.

(2) Students in grades six through 12 who are receiving services under the special education program as authorized by Code Section 20-2-152 and whose Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) specify that they meet the eligibility requirements specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection and that their special education program is not designed to address their respective reading, mathematics, or writing deficiencies.

No more than 25 percent of the full-time equivalent population in eligible grades as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be eligible for the remedial program; provided, however, that the State Board of Education may develop regulations whereby a higher percentage may be eligible if the percentage of students receiving free and reduced price lunches exceeds 50 percent.

(b) Each local unit of administration shall submit to the State Board of Education by July 1 of each year the average achievement scores by subject area and grade level of all students who were receiving instructional services under the provisions of this Code section, except those students whose Individualized Education Programs under the special education program state they shall not be administered such achievement tests. If appropriate evaluation data are not received from a local school system by the state board by July 1 of each year, after a hearing has been held for the system, the subsequent allocation of funds under this Code section for the next fiscal year shall be withheld in accordance with the procedure specified in Code Section 20-2-243 . The state board shall monitor each local school system's remedial education program at least once each year. The state board shall annually request sufficient state funds to pay a pro rata share of the costs associated with the staff of the federal compensatory education program for disadvantaged children when such staff is used to evaluate the remedial education program under this Code section in conjunction with the evaluation of the federal compensatory education program for disadvantaged children in the same local school system.

(b) Each local unit of administration shall submit to the State Board of Education by July 1 of each year the average achievement scores by subject area and grade level of all students who were receiving instructional services under the provisions of this Code section, except those students whose Individualized Education Programs under the special education program state they shall not be administered such achievement tests. If appropriate evaluation data are not received from a local school system by the state board by July 1 of each year, after a hearing has been held for the system, the subsequent allocation of funds under this Code section for the next fiscal year shall be withheld in accordance with the procedure specified in Code Section 20-2-243 . The state board shall monitor each local school system's remedial education program at least once each year. The state board shall annually request sufficient state funds to pay a pro rata share of the costs associated with the staff of the federal compensatory education program for disadvantaged children when such staff is used to evaluate the remedial education program under this Code section in conjunction with the evaluation of the federal compensatory education program for disadvantaged children in the same local school system.

1 20 U.S.C.A. § 6301 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-14 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-14
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-14
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as “The Caregiver Educational Consent Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2015 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2015
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2015
Status: in_force

(a) If the assets of a fund are at any time insufficient to enable a fund to discharge its legal liabilities and other obligations and to maintain the reserves and surplus required of it under this article, the agency shall forthwith make up the deficiency or levy an assessment upon the members of the fund for the amount needed to make up the deficiency.

(a) If the assets of a fund are at any time insufficient to enable a fund to discharge its legal liabilities and other obligations and to maintain the reserves and surplus required of it under this article, the agency shall forthwith make up the deficiency or levy an assessment upon the members of the fund for the amount needed to make up the deficiency.

(b) If the agency fails to make up the deficiency or to make the required assessment of the fund members within 30 days after the Commissioner orders it to do so or if the deficiency is not fully made up within 60 days after the date on which any such assessment is made or within such longer period of time as may be specified by the Commissioner, the fund shall be deemed to be insolvent and shall be proceeded against in the same manner as are domestic insurers under Chapter 37 of Title 33; and the Commissioner shall have the same powers and limitations in such proceedings as are provided under Chapter 37 of Title 33, except as otherwise provided for in this article.

(b) If the agency fails to make up the deficiency or to make the required assessment of the fund members within 30 days after the Commissioner orders it to do so or if the deficiency is not fully made up within 60 days after the date on which any such assessment is made or within such longer period of time as may be specified by the Commissioner, the fund shall be deemed to be insolvent and shall be proceeded against in the same manner as are domestic insurers under Chapter 37 of Title 33; and the Commissioner shall have the same powers and limitations in such proceedings as are provided under Chapter 37 of Title 33, except as otherwise provided for in this article.

(c) If the liquidation of a fund is ordered, an assessment shall be levied upon its members for such an amount as the Commissioner determines to be necessary to discharge all liabilities of the fund, including the reasonable costs of liquidation.

(c) If the liquidation of a fund is ordered, an assessment shall be levied upon its members for such an amount as the Commissioner determines to be necessary to discharge all liabilities of the fund, including the reasonable costs of liquidation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-14 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-14
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-14
Status: in_force

Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this chapter shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County; and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this chapter shall likewise be brought in such court, which shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-884 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-884
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-884
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to execute a contract or contracts to provide the benefits determined upon under the health insurance plan in accordance with this subpart, or the board may, in its discretion, establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part. All of the benefits to be provided under the plan may be included in one or more similar contracts, or the benefits may be classified into different types with each type included in one or more contracts issued by the same or different qualified entities or covered under a self-insured plan. A reasonable time before entering into any insurance contract under this subpart, the board shall invite proposals from such qualified entities as, in the opinion of the board, would desire to accept any part of the insurance coverage authorized by this subpart; provided, however, that the board may, in its discretion, establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part.

(a) The board is authorized to execute a contract or contracts to provide the benefits determined upon under the health insurance plan in accordance with this subpart, or the board may, in its discretion, establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part. All of the benefits to be provided under the plan may be included in one or more similar contracts, or the benefits may be classified into different types with each type included in one or more contracts issued by the same or different qualified entities or covered under a self-insured plan. A reasonable time before entering into any insurance contract under this subpart, the board shall invite proposals from such qualified entities as, in the opinion of the board, would desire to accept any part of the insurance coverage authorized by this subpart; provided, however, that the board may, in its discretion, establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part.

(b) The board may contract with any health maintenance organization qualified to conduct business in this state pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 33, relating to health maintenance organizations, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended, which provides evidence that it is qualified to operate as a health maintenance organization in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the secretary of the health and human services and the secretary of the Department of Education of the United States or may contract with any other corporation licensed under Title 33 which is authorized by law to provide the same types of benefits which are provided by such health maintenance organizations.

(b) The board may contract with any health maintenance organization qualified to conduct business in this state pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 33, relating to health maintenance organizations, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended, which provides evidence that it is qualified to operate as a health maintenance organization in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the secretary of the health and human services and the secretary of the Department of Education of the United States or may contract with any other corporation licensed under Title 33 which is authorized by law to provide the same types of benefits which are provided by such health maintenance organizations.

(c) The board may arrange with any qualified entity to reinsure portions of such contract with any other entity which elects to be a reinsurer and is legally competent to enter into a reinsurance agreement. The board may designate one or more of such entities as the administering entity or entities.

(c) The board may arrange with any qualified entity to reinsure portions of such contract with any other entity which elects to be a reinsurer and is legally competent to enter into a reinsurance agreement. The board may designate one or more of such entities as the administering entity or entities.

(d) Each employee who is covered under any such contract or contracts shall receive a certificate setting forth the benefits to which the employee and his dependents are entitled thereunder, to whom such benefits shall be payable, to whom claims should be submitted, and summarizing the provisions of the contract principally affecting the employee and his dependents. Such certificate shall be in lieu of the certificate which the entity or entities issuing such contract or contracts would otherwise issue.

(d) Each employee who is covered under any such contract or contracts shall receive a certificate setting forth the benefits to which the employee and his dependents are entitled thereunder, to whom such benefits shall be payable, to whom claims should be submitted, and summarizing the provisions of the contract principally affecting the employee and his dependents. Such certificate shall be in lieu of the certificate which the entity or entities issuing such contract or contracts would otherwise issue.

(e) The entities eligible to participate as reinsurers and the amount of coverage under the contract or contracts to be allocated to each issuing entity or reinsurer may be redetermined by the board for and in advance of any contract year after the first year and with any modifications thereof it deems appropriate to carry out the intent of such subdivision, subject to such limitations as set forth in this subpart. The board may, at the end of any contract year, discontinue any contract or contracts it has executed with any entity or entities and replace it or them with a contract or contracts in any other entity or entities meeting the requirements of this subpart or may in its discretion establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part.

(e) The entities eligible to participate as reinsurers and the amount of coverage under the contract or contracts to be allocated to each issuing entity or reinsurer may be redetermined by the board for and in advance of any contract year after the first year and with any modifications thereof it deems appropriate to carry out the intent of such subdivision, subject to such limitations as set forth in this subpart. The board may, at the end of any contract year, discontinue any contract or contracts it has executed with any entity or entities and replace it or them with a contract or contracts in any other entity or entities meeting the requirements of this subpart or may in its discretion establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-23 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-23
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-23
Status: in_force

Any student of a public educational institution who is convicted, under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, of any felony offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug shall as of the date of conviction be suspended from the public educational institution in which such person is enrolled. Except for cases in which the institution has previously taken disciplinary action against a student for the same offense, such suspension shall be effective as of the date of conviction, even though the educational institution may not complete all administrative actions necessary to implement such suspension until a later date. Except for cases in which the institution has already imposed disciplinary sanctions for the same offense, such suspension shall continue through the end of the term, quarter, semester, or other similar period for which the student was enrolled as of the date of conviction. The student shall forfeit any right to any academic credit otherwise earned or earnable for such term, quarter, semester, or other similar period; and the educational institution shall subsequently revoke any such academic credit which is granted prior to the completion of administrative actions necessary to implement such suspension.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1110 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1110
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1110
Status: in_force

(a) Each person employed as a school bus driver in any public school of this state shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service, such leave to be cumulative over each school year; and all unused sick leave shall be accumulated from one school year to the next up to the maximum of 45 days. A school bus driver may utilize sick leave, upon the approval of the school superintendent of the county in which such school bus driver is employed, for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease in which the health of others would be endangered by his attendance on duty or due to illness or death in the school bus driver's immediate family. School bus drivers 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) Each person employed as a school bus driver in any public school of this state shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of service, such leave to be cumulative over each school year; and all unused sick leave shall be accumulated from one school year to the next up to the maximum of 45 days. A school bus driver may utilize sick leave, upon the approval of the school superintendent of the county in which such school bus driver is employed, for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease in which the health of others would be endangered by his attendance on duty or due to illness or death in the school bus driver's immediate family. School bus drivers 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.

(b) Any unused sick leave accumulated by a school bus driver pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be credited to such driver and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of the school bus driver from one local board of education to another, 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 (j) of Code Section 20-2-188 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of school bus drivers transferring accumulated unused sick leave. Any unused sick leave credited to a school bus driver shall be forfeited if the driver withdraws from service for more than 24 consecutive months.

(b) Any unused sick leave accumulated by a school bus driver pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be credited to such driver and shall be transferred when there is a change in the employment of the school bus driver from one local board of education to another, 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 (j) of Code Section 20-2-188 to finance the potential or actual cost incurred by a local unit of administration through the employment of school bus drivers transferring accumulated unused sick leave. Any unused sick leave credited to a school bus driver shall be forfeited if the driver withdraws from service for more than 24 consecutive months.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-65 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-65
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-65
Status: in_force

In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the board of regents shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the compact.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-154 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-154
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-154
Status: in_force

The authority or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority created by this article shall have power at one time or from time to time to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost, as defined in this article, of any one project or combination of projects. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in this article for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated; shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be determined by the authority, payable semiannually; shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 30 years from their date or dates, except that “Georgia Education Authority (University) Student Housing Revenue Bonds” may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates; shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority; and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-465 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-465
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-465
Status: in_force

None but registered qualified voters residing within the territory to be affected shall be permitted to vote in the election. The election shall be held and the result declared as provided in Title 21.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-161 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-161
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-161
Status: in_force

The authority may also provide for the replacement of any bond which shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-237 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-237
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-237
Status: in_force

If any federal law or rule shall at any time have the effect of prohibiting any person from simultaneously serving as a member of the board of directors of the corporation and as a member of the board of directors of the authority, the Governor is authorized, notwithstanding the provisions of this part or of Parts 2 and 3 of this article, to divide the persons who are serving as members of the board of commissioners as evenly as may be possible and, by executive order, designate the members of the commission who shall thereafter serve as members of the board of directors of the corporation and who shall thereafter serve as members of the board of directors of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-12-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-12-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-12-4
Status: in_force

In the event that other states may desire to collaborate in the development of the complex, the board of regents is authorized to enter into agreements with the agencies or institutions of any other states for the participation in, or the joint use of, the complex.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2100 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2100
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2100
Status: in_force

(a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of cochairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of cochairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article.

(b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article.

(c) As used in this Code section, the term “ committee ” means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term “high school athletic association” means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.

(c) As used in this Code section, the term “ committee ” means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term “high school athletic association” means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-130 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-130
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-130
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Quality Basic Education Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-17 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-17
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-17
Status: in_force

The Department of Education, on behalf of the state, may lease for periods up to four years any state-owned property in its control and held for its use to county school boards, city school boards, or other like agencies in the state having the power to operate and regulate any public school in the state, provided that any such property so leased shall be used by the lessee only for administrative, maintenance, warehouse, or storage purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-497 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-497
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-497
Status: in_force

The Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program is hereby established. The scholarship program shall provide scholarships and support to eligible students who meet the following requirements:

(1) Be a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes of the spring term of the student's seventh grade school year;

(1) Be a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes of the spring term of the student's seventh grade school year;

(2) Be enrolled in a REACH participating school system;

(2) Be enrolled in a REACH participating school system;

(3) Qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program;

(3) Qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program;

(4) Not have had more than two in-school suspensions during the two semesters or four quarters immediately preceding the spring term of the student's seventh grade year;

(4) Not have had more than two in-school suspensions during the two semesters or four quarters immediately preceding the spring term of the student's seventh grade year;

(5) Not have any criminal or drug-related convictions;

(5) Not have any criminal or drug-related convictions;

(6) Not have more than five days of unexcused absences during any of the student's middle school calendar years;

(6) Not have more than five days of unexcused absences during any of the student's middle school calendar years;

(7) Have his or her parents or guardians complete and submit a release of information form, as part of the application process, authorizing the school to provide the authority information related to the student's participation in the program; and

(7) Have his or her parents or guardians complete and submit a release of information form, as part of the application process, authorizing the school to provide the authority information related to the student's participation in the program; and

(8) Demonstrate academic promise, as defined by the authority, taking into consideration grades, attendance, and behavior.

(8) Demonstrate academic promise, as defined by the authority, taking into consideration grades, attendance, and behavior.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-317 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-317
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-317
Status: in_force

The authority shall maintain a system of accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and standard accounting procedures and systems established by the state, where applicable, which shall, among other things, properly identify and account for all funds received by the authority, the source of such funds, and all expenditures of the authority. Agency, federal, and other funds of the authority determined to be available for such purposes may be used to pay expenses and operating costs incurred by the authority or incurred by the corporation under Part 3 of this article, including payment to the commission to defray expenses and operating costs of the authority or of the corporation paid or to be paid by the commission for or on behalf of the authority or the corporation. No funds of the authority shall lapse to the state as of the close of any fiscal year.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-432 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-432
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-432
Status: in_force

Counties and municipalities located therein having independent school systems supported in whole or in part by local taxation may contract with each other for the joint building and maintenance of high school buildings to be located within such municipalities for the joint use of the children living in such municipalities and those living in the county outside of the limit of such municipalities.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-698 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-698
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-698
Status: in_force

Any peace officer may assume temporary custody, during school hours, of any child subject to compulsory school attendance who is found away from home and who is absent from a public or private school or a home study program without a valid written excuse from school officials or from the parent or guardian in charge of the home study program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-24 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-24
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-24
Status: in_force

(a) Any student of a nonpublic educational institution who is convicted, under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, of any felony offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug shall as of the date of conviction be denied state funds for any loans, grants, or scholarships administered under the authority of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Georgia Student Finance Authority Act,” or similar loans, grants, or scholarships, including but not limited to Georgia Higher Education Loan Program loans, student incentive grants, or tuition equalization grants. The authority 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 article.

(a) Any student of a nonpublic educational institution who is convicted, under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, of any felony offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug shall as of the date of conviction be denied state funds for any loans, grants, or scholarships administered under the authority of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Georgia Student Finance Authority Act,” or similar loans, grants, or scholarships, including but not limited to Georgia Higher Education Loan Program loans, student incentive grants, or tuition equalization grants. The authority 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 article.

(b) Such denial of state funds shall be effective as of the first day of the term, quarter, semester, or other similar period for which the student was enrolled immediately following the date of conviction or the date on which the court accepts a plea of nolo contendere or formally allows a student to receive first offender treatment and shall continue through the end of such term, quarter, semester, or other similar period for which the student was enrolled. Any nonpublic educational institution operating within this state that receives state funds shall agree to comply with this article in order to be eligible for its students to receive state funds through scholarships, grants, or loan programs.

(b) Such denial of state funds shall be effective as of the first day of the term, quarter, semester, or other similar period for which the student was enrolled immediately following the date of conviction or the date on which the court accepts a plea of nolo contendere or formally allows a student to receive first offender treatment and shall continue through the end of such term, quarter, semester, or other similar period for which the student was enrolled. Any nonpublic educational institution operating within this state that receives state funds shall agree to comply with this article in order to be eligible for its students to receive state funds through scholarships, grants, or loan programs.
O.C.G.A. § 20-12-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-12-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-12-5
Status: in_force

The board of regents is authorized, as owner of such projects as it may construct, to offer, as lessor, to lease such projects for terms not exceeding 50 years from the date of execution. Such leases may provide for the advance payment of agreed sums of yearly or monthly rental, which payments may begin on execution of leases, such dates being prior to the completion of such projects or otherwise, and may obligate the lessees or their successors, or both, to pay such sums for the lease of such projects and in addition, to obligate themselves to pay for or perform all maintenance, upkeep, and repair or any other reasonable expense of such projects, provided that no such lease shall be binding upon or a valid act of the board of regents as to a lessee where the lessee is any state government agency until and unless the board of regents shall have secured a certificate from the state auditor that the yearly rental obligations under such lease shall fall within the existing power of such state agency to make such obligations.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-269 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-269
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-269
Status: in_force

Loan guaranties issued under this part shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of, or a pledge of the faith and credit of, the state but shall be payable solely from revenues or assets of the corporation provided for such payment pursuant to paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-275 . No director or officer of the corporation shall be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of loan guaranties by the corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-52 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-52
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-52
Status: in_force

Any person who shall steal or unlawfully take or willfully or maliciously write upon, cut, tear, deface, disfigure, soil, obliterate, break, or destroy or who shall sell or buy or receive, knowing it to have been stolen, any book, pamphlet, document, newspaper, periodical, map, chart, picture, portrait, engraving, statue, coin, medal, equipment, specimen, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other work of literature or object of art or the equipment necessary to its display or use belonging to or in the care of a public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-318 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-318
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-318
Status: in_force

The authority shall maintain an administration fund for itself and of the corporation as provided for in this Code section to which shall be credited state moneys, federal moneys, other moneys, and earned income of the authority available for and determined by the authority to be applied for the purpose of paying administration costs of the authority. The authority is authorized to pay from the fund administration costs incurred by the authority and to pay to the commission such amounts as may be necessary to cover administration costs of the authority paid or to be paid by the commission for or on behalf of the authority. Unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law or by the terms of any trust agreement entered into or resolution providing for the issuance of obligations pursuant to Subpart 2 of this part or by the terms of any other agreement entered into by the authority, the authority is authorized to pay from the fund administration costs incurred by the corporation and pay 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.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-561 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-561
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-561
Status: in_force

The government, control, and management of the Georgia Military College shall be vested in the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College. The Georgia Military College shall receive any designated funds appropriated by the General Assembly through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia. In the budgeting and expenditure of such designated funds, the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College shall provide annually to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia copies of budgetary requests submitted by the Georgia Military College to the Office of Planning and Budget and copies of audit reports concerning the expenditure of such funds. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to diminish the authority of the elected Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College over budgetary management and expenditure of such designated funds in compliance with other provisions of state law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-84-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-84.6
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall be authorized to establish rules, regulations, and guidelines to effect the implementation of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-260 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-260
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-260
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation Act.” The educational loan program provided for in this part may be referred to and cited as the “Georgia Higher Education Loan Program.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-1
Status: in_force

The Department of Early Care and Learning is created as a department of the executive branch of state government and shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, powers, and authority set forth in this chapter and otherwise provided by law. The Department of Early Care and Learning is the successor to the Office of School Readiness and shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, powers, authority, employees, office equipment, furniture, and other assets formerly held by the Office of School Readiness. The Department of Early Care and Learning shall be a separate budget unit.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-282 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-282
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-282
Status: in_force

The servicing or collection of educational loans held by a lender may not be contracted to any other lender, person, or entity except in accordance with rules and regulations of the corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-985 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-985
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-985
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall annually select a chairman from the membership of the commission. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or upon the request in writing of a majority of the commission. A majority of such quorum shall have authority to act upon any matter properly brought before the commission.

(a) The Governor shall annually select a chairman from the membership of the commission. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or upon the request in writing of a majority of the commission. A majority of such quorum shall have authority to act upon any matter properly brought before the commission.

(b) The commission shall keep minutes of its meetings and make an annual written report available for inspection.

(b) The commission shall keep minutes of its meetings and make an annual written report available for inspection.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-8 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-8
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-8
Status: in_force

(a) Effective October 1, 2004, the department shall carry out all of the functions and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services) for the regulation and licensure of early care and education programs and any other functions as agreed upon by the department and the Department of Human Resources. Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, all persons employed by and positions authorized for the Department of Human Resources to perform functions relating to the licensure and certification of early care and education programs and any other functions as agreed upon by the department and the Department of Human Resources on September 30, 2004, shall on October 1, 2004, be transferred to the department. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets in possession of the Department of Human Resources which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the department on October 1, 2004.

(a) Effective October 1, 2004, the department shall carry out all of the functions and exercise all of the powers formerly held by the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services) for the regulation and licensure of early care and education programs and any other functions as agreed upon by the department and the Department of Human Resources. Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, all persons employed by and positions authorized for the Department of Human Resources to perform functions relating to the licensure and certification of early care and education programs and any other functions as agreed upon by the department and the Department of Human Resources on September 30, 2004, shall on October 1, 2004, be transferred to the department. All office equipment, furniture, and other assets in possession of the Department of Human Resources which are used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the department on October 1, 2004.

(b) Effective October 1, 2004, the department shall carry out the functions and exercise the powers formerly held by the Georgia Child Care Council under former Article 11 of Chapter 5 of Title 49.

(b) Effective October 1, 2004, the department shall carry out the functions and exercise the powers formerly held by the Georgia Child Care Council under former Article 11 of Chapter 5 of Title 49.

(c) All transfers of employees and assets provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner, and such personnel or assets shall not be transferred if the commissioner determines that a specific employee or asset should remain with the transferring agency.

(c) All transfers of employees and assets provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner, and such personnel or assets shall not be transferred if the commissioner determines that a specific employee or asset should remain with the transferring agency.

(d) Employees of the department shall serve in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 . Persons who have transferred to the department pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section who are in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 at the time of the transfer may elect to remain in such classified service and be governed by the provisions thereof; provided, however, that if any such person accepts a promotion or transfers to another position, that person shall become an employee in the unclassified service.

(d) Employees of the department shall serve in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 . Persons who have transferred to the department pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section who are in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 at the time of the transfer may elect to remain in such classified service and be governed by the provisions thereof; provided, however, that if any such person accepts a promotion or transfers to another position, that person shall become an employee in the unclassified service.

(e) All rights, credits, and funds in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia created in Chapter 2 of Title 47 which are possessed by state personnel transferred by provisions of this Code section to the department, or otherwise held by persons at the time of employment with the department, are continued and preserved, it being the intention of the General Assembly that such persons shall not lose any rights, credits, or funds to which they may be entitled prior to becoming employees of the department. No employment benefit of any employee transferring to the department shall be impaired.

(e) All rights, credits, and funds in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia created in Chapter 2 of Title 47 which are possessed by state personnel transferred by provisions of this Code section to the department, or otherwise held by persons at the time of employment with the department, are continued and preserved, it being the intention of the General Assembly that such persons shall not lose any rights, credits, or funds to which they may be entitled prior to becoming employees of the department. No employment benefit of any employee transferring to the department shall be impaired.

(f) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the department under this Code section shall be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 .

(f) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the department under this Code section shall be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-700 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-700
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-700
Status: in_force

Any person taking action pursuant to Code Section 20-2-699 shall report the matter and the disposition made by him of the child to the school authorities of the county, independent or area school system, and to the child's parent or guardian.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-895 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-895
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-895
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to contract with local employers for the inclusion of the teachers or employees of local employers within any health insurance plan or plans established under this subpart. Local employers are authorized to contract with the board as provided in this Code section. In the event that any contract is entered into, it shall be the duty of any local employers so contracting to deduct from the salary or other compensation of their teachers or employees such payment as may be required under any health insurance plan and to remit the funds to the board for inclusion in the health insurance fund. In addition, it shall be the duty of such local employers to make the employer contributions required for the operation of such plan or plans. For the purposes of this Code section, the term “teachers” shall mean certificated personnel and the term “employees” shall mean all other personnel.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-437 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-437
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-437
Status: in_force

The county board of education of each county shall succeed to and be vested with all of the rights, powers, and duties formerly vested in the local or consolidated school district trustees with respect to the building and equipping of schoolhouses in the county, preparing tax digests, and furnishing them to the tax collector of the county.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-49 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-49
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-49
Status: in_force

(a) If after three school years of implementing the intensive school improvement plan developed pursuant to Code Section 20-14-46 , the school is not improving, as determined by the Chief Turnaround Officer based on the terms of the amended contract, amended charter, or the intervention contract and on other applicable factors, the Chief Turnaround Officer shall require that one or more of the following interventions be implemented at the school, unless the school is in substantial compliance with the implementation of the intensive school improvement plan and has exhibited ongoing cooperation and collaboration: (1) Continued implementation of the intensive school improvement plan developed pursuant to Code Section 20-14-46 ; (2) Removal of school personnel, which may include the principal and personnel whose performance has been determined to be insufficient to produce student achievement gains; (3) Implementation of a state charter school or a special school, as defined in Code Section 20-2-2062 ; (4) Complete reconstitution of the school, removing all personnel, appointing a new principal, and hiring all new staff. Existing staff may reapply for employment at the newly reconstituted school but shall not be rehired if their performance regarding student achievement has been negative for the past four years; (5) Operation of the school by a private nonprofit third-party operator selected and contracted by the local board of education; (6) Mandatory parental option to relocate the student to another public school in the local school system that does not have an unacceptable rating, to be chosen by the parents of the student from a list of available options provided by the local school system. The local school system shall provide transportation for students in Title I schools in accordance with the requirements of federal law. The local school system may provide transportation for students in non-Title I schools. In any year in which the General Assembly does not appropriate funds for the provision of transportation to non-Title I students, the parent or guardian shall assume responsibility for the transportation of that student; (7) Complete restructuring of the school's governance arrangement and internal organization of the school; (8) Operation of the school by a successful school system and pursuant to funding criteria established by the State Board of Education; or (9) Any other interventions or requirements deemed appropriate by the Chief Turnaround Officer and the State Board of Education for the school and in accordance with the amended contract, amended charter, or intervention contract, except that operation of the school by a for profit entity shall be prohibited.

(a) If after three school years of implementing the intensive school improvement plan developed pursuant to Code Section 20-14-46 , the school is not improving, as determined by the Chief Turnaround Officer based on the terms of the amended contract, amended charter, or the intervention contract and on other applicable factors, the Chief Turnaround Officer shall require that one or more of the following interventions be implemented at the school, unless the school is in substantial compliance with the implementation of the intensive school improvement plan and has exhibited ongoing cooperation and collaboration:

(1) Continued implementation of the intensive school improvement plan developed pursuant to Code Section 20-14-46 ;

(1) Continued implementation of the intensive school improvement plan developed pursuant to Code Section 20-14-46 ;

(2) Removal of school personnel, which may include the principal and personnel whose performance has been determined to be insufficient to produce student achievement gains;

(2) Removal of school personnel, which may include the principal and personnel whose performance has been determined to be insufficient to produce student achievement gains;

(3) Implementation of a state charter school or a special school, as defined in Code Section 20-2-2062 ;

(3) Implementation of a state charter school or a special school, as defined in Code Section 20-2-2062 ;

(4) Complete reconstitution of the school, removing all personnel, appointing a new principal, and hiring all new staff. Existing staff may reapply for employment at the newly reconstituted school but shall not be rehired if their performance regarding student achievement has been negative for the past four years;

(4) Complete reconstitution of the school, removing all personnel, appointing a new principal, and hiring all new staff. Existing staff may reapply for employment at the newly reconstituted school but shall not be rehired if their performance regarding student achievement has been negative for the past four years;

(5) Operation of the school by a private nonprofit third-party operator selected and contracted by the local board of education;

(5) Operation of the school by a private nonprofit third-party operator selected and contracted by the local board of education;

(6) Mandatory parental option to relocate the student to another public school in the local school system that does not have an unacceptable rating, to be chosen by the parents of the student from a list of available options provided by the local school system. The local school system shall provide transportation for students in Title I schools in accordance with the requirements of federal law. The local school system may provide transportation for students in non-Title I schools. In any year in which the General Assembly does not appropriate funds for the provision of transportation to non-Title I students, the parent or guardian shall assume responsibility for the transportation of that student;

(6) Mandatory parental option to relocate the student to another public school in the local school system that does not have an unacceptable rating, to be chosen by the parents of the student from a list of available options provided by the local school system. The local school system shall provide transportation for students in Title I schools in accordance with the requirements of federal law. The local school system may provide transportation for students in non-Title I schools. In any year in which the General Assembly does not appropriate funds for the provision of transportation to non-Title I students, the parent or guardian shall assume responsibility for the transportation of that student;

(7) Complete restructuring of the school's governance arrangement and internal organization of the school;

(7) Complete restructuring of the school's governance arrangement and internal organization of the school;

(8) Operation of the school by a successful school system and pursuant to funding criteria established by the State Board of Education; or

(8) Operation of the school by a successful school system and pursuant to funding criteria established by the State Board of Education; or

(9) Any other interventions or requirements deemed appropriate by the Chief Turnaround Officer and the State Board of Education for the school and in accordance with the amended contract, amended charter, or intervention contract, except that operation of the school by a for profit entity shall be prohibited.

(9) Any other interventions or requirements deemed appropriate by the Chief Turnaround Officer and the State Board of Education for the school and in accordance with the amended contract, amended charter, or intervention contract, except that operation of the school by a for profit entity shall be prohibited.

(b) Before the implementation of any interventions required by the Chief Turnaround Officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section for a school, the local board of education may request an opportunity for a hearing before the State Board of Education to show cause as to why an intervention or interventions imposed by the Chief Turnaround Officer for a school should not be required or that alternative interventions would be more appropriate. Such request shall be made no later than 30 days after notification by the Chief Turnaround Officer of the intended interventions. The State Board of Education shall take into consideration the substantial compliance of the school in the implementation of the intensive school improvement plan and the ongoing cooperation and collaboration exhibited by the school. The State Board of Education shall make a determination on any such request no later than 60 days after receipt of such request. The determination of the State Board of Education, with input from the State School Superintendent, shall be the final decision.

(b) Before the implementation of any interventions required by the Chief Turnaround Officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section for a school, the local board of education may request an opportunity for a hearing before the State Board of Education to show cause as to why an intervention or interventions imposed by the Chief Turnaround Officer for a school should not be required or that alternative interventions would be more appropriate. Such request shall be made no later than 30 days after notification by the Chief Turnaround Officer of the intended interventions. The State Board of Education shall take into consideration the substantial compliance of the school in the implementation of the intensive school improvement plan and the ongoing cooperation and collaboration exhibited by the school. The State Board of Education shall make a determination on any such request no later than 60 days after receipt of such request. The determination of the State Board of Education, with input from the State School Superintendent, shall be the final decision.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-612 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-612
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-612
Status: in_force

(a) The trust shall be administered in a manner reasonably designed to be actuarially sound such that the assets of the trust will be sufficient to defray the obligations of the trust.

(a) The trust shall be administered in a manner reasonably designed to be actuarially sound such that the assets of the trust will be sufficient to defray the obligations of the trust.

(b) In the accounting of the trust made pursuant to Code Section 20-3-611 , the board shall annually evaluate or cause to be evaluated the actuarial soundness of the trust by a nationally recognized actuarial firm and determine the additional assets needed, if any, to defray the obligations of the trust. If there are not funds sufficient to ensure the actuarial soundness of the trust, the trust shall adjust payments of subsequent purchases to ensure its actuarial soundness. If there are insufficient numbers of new purchasers to ensure the actuarial soundness of a plan of the trust, the available assets of the trust attributable to the plan shall be immediately prorated among the then existing contracts, and these shares shall be applied, at the option of the person to whom the refund is payable or would be payable under the contract upon termination of the contract, either towards the purposes of the contract for a qualified beneficiary or disbursed to the person to whom the refund is payable or would be payable under the contract upon termination of the contract.

(b) In the accounting of the trust made pursuant to Code Section 20-3-611 , the board shall annually evaluate or cause to be evaluated the actuarial soundness of the trust by a nationally recognized actuarial firm and determine the additional assets needed, if any, to defray the obligations of the trust. If there are not funds sufficient to ensure the actuarial soundness of the trust, the trust shall adjust payments of subsequent purchases to ensure its actuarial soundness. If there are insufficient numbers of new purchasers to ensure the actuarial soundness of a plan of the trust, the available assets of the trust attributable to the plan shall be immediately prorated among the then existing contracts, and these shares shall be applied, at the option of the person to whom the refund is payable or would be payable under the contract upon termination of the contract, either towards the purposes of the contract for a qualified beneficiary or disbursed to the person to whom the refund is payable or would be payable under the contract upon termination of the contract.

(c) Before entering into advance tuition payment contracts with purchasers, the trust shall solicit answers to appropriate ruling requests from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the application of federal security laws to the trust. No contracts shall be entered without the trust making known the status of the request.

(c) Before entering into advance tuition payment contracts with purchasers, the trust shall solicit answers to appropriate ruling requests from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the application of federal security laws to the trust. No contracts shall be entered without the trust making known the status of the request.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-56 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-56
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-56
Status: in_force

All persons holding professional positions with the title of librarian must be certified by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-17 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-17
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-17
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education is designated as the sole state agency to receive federal funds allotted to Georgia under acts of Congress appropriating federal funds for career, occupational, or technical education; provided, however, that those funds appropriated for the operation and management of postsecondary technical, adult, and industrial programs shall be placed under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia; provided, further, a proportionate share of those federal funds appropriated for planning, evaluation, program improvement, and other administrative and discretionary purposes shall be placed under the jurisdiction and control of such board. Those personnel positions authorized for fiscal year 1986 for the operation and management of postsecondary technical schools and adult centers, as well as a proportionate share of those positions authorized for fiscal year 1986 for planning, evaluation, program improvement, and other administrative and discretionary purposes, shall be transferred to the Technical College System of Georgia. Such employees shall retain all existing rights under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, and the rules of the State Personnel Board.

(a) The Department of Education is designated as the sole state agency to receive federal funds allotted to Georgia under acts of Congress appropriating federal funds for career, occupational, or technical education; provided, however, that those funds appropriated for the operation and management of postsecondary technical, adult, and industrial programs shall be placed under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia; provided, further, a proportionate share of those federal funds appropriated for planning, evaluation, program improvement, and other administrative and discretionary purposes shall be placed under the jurisdiction and control of such board. Those personnel positions authorized for fiscal year 1986 for the operation and management of postsecondary technical schools and adult centers, as well as a proportionate share of those positions authorized for fiscal year 1986 for planning, evaluation, program improvement, and other administrative and discretionary purposes, shall be transferred to the Technical College System of Georgia. Such employees shall retain all existing rights under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, and the rules of the State Personnel Board.

(b) The Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, is designated as the sole state agency to receive federal funds allotted to Georgia under acts of Congress appropriating federal funds for adult literacy education programs. Those personnel positions authorized for fiscal year 1988 solely for the management, coordination, planning, evaluation, administration, and program improvement of adult literacy education programs, and associated office equipment and furniture, shall be transferred to the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia. All officials and employees in such positions are also transferred to the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, and shall retain all existing rights under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, and the rules of the State Personnel Board.

(b) The Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, is designated as the sole state agency to receive federal funds allotted to Georgia under acts of Congress appropriating federal funds for adult literacy education programs. Those personnel positions authorized for fiscal year 1988 solely for the management, coordination, planning, evaluation, administration, and program improvement of adult literacy education programs, and associated office equipment and furniture, shall be transferred to the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia. All officials and employees in such positions are also transferred to the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, and shall retain all existing rights under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, and the rules of the State Personnel Board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-280 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-280
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-280
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a formative reading assessment for students in first and second grades at the discretion of public schools and local school systems.

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a formative reading assessment for students in first and second grades at the discretion of public schools and local school systems.

(b) After each administration of such assessments, each public school or local school system shall report the results to: (1) Parents and guardians of students who participated in the administration; and (2) The Department of Education for analysis and verification purposes.

(b) After each administration of such assessments, each public school or local school system shall report the results to:

(1) Parents and guardians of students who participated in the administration; and

(1) Parents and guardians of students who participated in the administration; and

(2) The Department of Education for analysis and verification purposes.

(2) The Department of Education for analysis and verification purposes.

(c) The results of the assessments administered to students as provided for in subsection (b) this Code section shall not be used as part of any education assessment accountability program provided for in Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title.

(c) The results of the assessments administered to students as provided for in subsection (b) this Code section shall not be used as part of any education assessment accountability program provided for in Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-14 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-14
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-14
Status: in_force

(a) The department upon application or petition may grant variances and waivers to specific rules and regulations which establish standards for early care and education programs regulated by the department as follows: (1) The department may authorize departure from the literal requirements of a rule or regulation by granting a variance upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the particular rule or regulation that is the subject of the variance request should not be applied as written because strict application would cause undue hardship. The applicant or petitioner additionally must show that adequate standards affording protection of health, safety, and care exist and will be met in lieu of the exact requirements of the rule or regulation in question; (2) The department may dispense entirely with the enforcement of a rule or regulation by granting a waiver upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the purpose of the rule or regulation is met through equivalent standards affording equivalent protection of health, safety, and care; (3) The department may grant waivers and variances to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to delivery of services upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the intended protections afforded by the rule or regulation which is the subject of the request are met and that the innovative approach has the potential to improve service delivery; (4) Waivers or variances which affect an entire class of programs may only be approved by the board and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the board. A notice of the proposed variance or waiver affecting an entire class of programs shall be made in accordance with the requirements for notice of rule making in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; or (5) Variances or waivers which affect only one program in a class may be approved or denied by the department and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the department. The department shall maintain a record of such action and shall make this information available to the board and all other persons who request it.

(a) The department upon application or petition may grant variances and waivers to specific rules and regulations which establish standards for early care and education programs regulated by the department as follows:

(1) The department may authorize departure from the literal requirements of a rule or regulation by granting a variance upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the particular rule or regulation that is the subject of the variance request should not be applied as written because strict application would cause undue hardship. The applicant or petitioner additionally must show that adequate standards affording protection of health, safety, and care exist and will be met in lieu of the exact requirements of the rule or regulation in question;

(1) The department may authorize departure from the literal requirements of a rule or regulation by granting a variance upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the particular rule or regulation that is the subject of the variance request should not be applied as written because strict application would cause undue hardship. The applicant or petitioner additionally must show that adequate standards affording protection of health, safety, and care exist and will be met in lieu of the exact requirements of the rule or regulation in question;

(2) The department may dispense entirely with the enforcement of a rule or regulation by granting a waiver upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the purpose of the rule or regulation is met through equivalent standards affording equivalent protection of health, safety, and care;

(2) The department may dispense entirely with the enforcement of a rule or regulation by granting a waiver upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the purpose of the rule or regulation is met through equivalent standards affording equivalent protection of health, safety, and care;

(3) The department may grant waivers and variances to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to delivery of services upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the intended protections afforded by the rule or regulation which is the subject of the request are met and that the innovative approach has the potential to improve service delivery;

(3) The department may grant waivers and variances to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to delivery of services upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the intended protections afforded by the rule or regulation which is the subject of the request are met and that the innovative approach has the potential to improve service delivery;

(4) Waivers or variances which affect an entire class of programs may only be approved by the board and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the board. A notice of the proposed variance or waiver affecting an entire class of programs shall be made in accordance with the requirements for notice of rule making in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; or

(4) Waivers or variances which affect an entire class of programs may only be approved by the board and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the board. A notice of the proposed variance or waiver affecting an entire class of programs shall be made in accordance with the requirements for notice of rule making in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; or

(5) Variances or waivers which affect only one program in a class may be approved or denied by the department and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the department. The department shall maintain a record of such action and shall make this information available to the board and all other persons who request it.

(5) Variances or waivers which affect only one program in a class may be approved or denied by the department and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the department. The department shall maintain a record of such action and shall make this information available to the board and all other persons who request it.

(b) The department may exempt classes of programs from regulation when, in the department's judgment, regulation would not permit the purpose intended or the class of programs is subject to similar requirements under other rules and regulations. Such exemptions shall be provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the board.

(b) The department may exempt classes of programs from regulation when, in the department's judgment, regulation would not permit the purpose intended or the class of programs is subject to similar requirements under other rules and regulations. Such exemptions shall be provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-151 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-151
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-151
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to appropriations of funds by the General Assembly for this purpose, the board, in coordination with the Department of Labor, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Education, and the Office of Planning and Budget, shall establish and administer a program through the Office of Workforce Development to be called the High-demand Career Initiatives Program. The purpose of the program is to incentivize apprenticeship sponsors to establish new or grow existing registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia in order to support the growth of apprenticeship programs and expand high-quality work-based learning experiences in high-demand fields and careers for persons in Georgia.

(a) Subject to appropriations of funds by the General Assembly for this purpose, the board, in coordination with the Department of Labor, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Education, and the Office of Planning and Budget, shall establish and administer a program through the Office of Workforce Development to be called the High-demand Career Initiatives Program. The purpose of the program is to incentivize apprenticeship sponsors to establish new or grow existing registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia in order to support the growth of apprenticeship programs and expand high-quality work-based learning experiences in high-demand fields and careers for persons in Georgia.

(b) An employer sponsor may apply to the board for the opportunity to enter into a contract to perform the requirements of conducting an apprenticeship program for a specific apprentice. Such contract shall require the employer sponsor's apprentice to successfully complete an apprenticeship program.

(b) An employer sponsor may apply to the board for the opportunity to enter into a contract to perform the requirements of conducting an apprenticeship program for a specific apprentice. Such contract shall require the employer sponsor's apprentice to successfully complete an apprenticeship program.

(c) The board shall provide upon request and on the Technical College System of Georgia's website information about the program, the application, application instructions, and the application period established each year for contracts for services available under the program.

(c) The board shall provide upon request and on the Technical College System of Georgia's website information about the program, the application, application instructions, and the application period established each year for contracts for services available under the program.

(d) Upon successful completion of the requirements of a contract under this article, the board shall provide a contract completion award to the employer sponsor. The contract completion award amount shall be determined based on the number of hours of education and training required for the successful completion of the apprenticeship under such apprenticeship program but shall not exceed $10,000.00 per apprentice.

(d) Upon successful completion of the requirements of a contract under this article, the board shall provide a contract completion award to the employer sponsor. The contract completion award amount shall be determined based on the number of hours of education and training required for the successful completion of the apprenticeship under such apprenticeship program but shall not exceed $10,000.00 per apprentice.

(e) Each employer sponsor shall only be eligible to enter into contracts under this article for up to five apprentices per year.

(e) Each employer sponsor shall only be eligible to enter into contracts under this article for up to five apprentices per year.

(f) An apprenticeship sponsor may assist with the application for and completion of an apprenticeship contract authorized by this article.

(f) An apprenticeship sponsor may assist with the application for and completion of an apprenticeship contract authorized by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-62 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-62
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-62
Status: in_force

The proceeds arising from any sale or lease of property under Code Section 20-3-60 shall be used for the support of the university system and its branches or for the payment of any debts thereof as the board of regents may determine.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-150 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-150
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-150
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Apprentice ” means a person who is at least 15 years of age, except where a higher minimum age is required by law, who is employed in an eligible apprenticeable occupation, and is registered in Georgia with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(1) “ Apprentice ” means a person who is at least 15 years of age, except where a higher minimum age is required by law, who is employed in an eligible apprenticeable occupation, and is registered in Georgia with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(2) “ Apprenticeable occupation ” means an occupation approved for apprenticeship by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(2) “ Apprenticeable occupation ” means an occupation approved for apprenticeship by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(3) “ Apprenticeship program ” means a program registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship that includes terms and conditions for the qualification, recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices, including the requirement for a written apprenticeship agreement.

(3) “ Apprenticeship program ” means a program registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship that includes terms and conditions for the qualification, recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices, including the requirement for a written apprenticeship agreement.

(4) “ Apprenticeship sponsor ” means: (A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or (B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(4) “ Apprenticeship sponsor ” means:

(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or

(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or

(B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

(5) “ Board ” means the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

(5) “ Board ” means the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

(6) “ Eligible apprenticeable occupation ” means an apprenticeable occupation identified by the Office of Workforce Development pursuant to Code Section 20-4-152 as a high-demand job.

(6) “ Eligible apprenticeable occupation ” means an apprenticeable occupation identified by the Office of Workforce Development pursuant to Code Section 20-4-152 as a high-demand job.

(7) “ Employer sponsor ” means an employer that coordinates with or is an apprenticeship sponsor and employs and trains an apprentice.

(7) “ Employer sponsor ” means an employer that coordinates with or is an apprenticeship sponsor and employs and trains an apprentice.

(8) “ Office of Workforce Development ” means the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of Workforce Development.

(8) “ Office of Workforce Development ” means the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of Workforce Development.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1112 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1112
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1112
Status: in_force

No school bus driver utilizing sick leave under this part shall be required to pay the cost of employing a substitute school bus driver to serve in his absence on such sick leave.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-579 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-579
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-579
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of each project or combination of projects constructed under this part, including rules and regulations to ensure maximum use or occupancy of each such project.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-705 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-705
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-705
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Clubs and organizations ” means clubs and organizations comprised of students who wish to organize and meet for common goals, objectives, or purposes and which is directly under the sponsorship, direction, and control of the school. This term shall include any activities reasonably related to such clubs and organizations, but shall not include competitive interscholastic activities or events. (2) “ Competitive interscholastic activity ” means functions held under the auspices or sponsorship of a school that involves its students in competition between individuals or groups representing two or more schools. This term shall include cheerleading, band, and chorus.

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

(1) “ Clubs and organizations ” means clubs and organizations comprised of students who wish to organize and meet for common goals, objectives, or purposes and which is directly under the sponsorship, direction, and control of the school. This term shall include any activities reasonably related to such clubs and organizations, but shall not include competitive interscholastic activities or events.

(1) “ Clubs and organizations ” means clubs and organizations comprised of students who wish to organize and meet for common goals, objectives, or purposes and which is directly under the sponsorship, direction, and control of the school. This term shall include any activities reasonably related to such clubs and organizations, but shall not include competitive interscholastic activities or events.

(2) “ Competitive interscholastic activity ” means functions held under the auspices or sponsorship of a school that involves its students in competition between individuals or groups representing two or more schools. This term shall include cheerleading, band, and chorus.

(2) “ Competitive interscholastic activity ” means functions held under the auspices or sponsorship of a school that involves its students in competition between individuals or groups representing two or more schools. This term shall include cheerleading, band, and chorus.

(b) Each local board of education shall include in the student code of conduct distributed annually at the beginning of each school year pursuant to Code Section 20-2-736 information regarding school clubs and organizations. Such information shall include without limitation the name of the club or organization, mission or purpose of the club or organization, name of the club's or organization's faculty advisor, and a description of past or planned activities. On the form included in the student code of conduct, as required in Code Section 20-2-751.5 , the local board of education shall provide an area for a parent or legal guardian to decline permission for his or her student to participate in a club or organization designated by him or her.

(b) Each local board of education shall include in the student code of conduct distributed annually at the beginning of each school year pursuant to Code Section 20-2-736 information regarding school clubs and organizations. Such information shall include without limitation the name of the club or organization, mission or purpose of the club or organization, name of the club's or organization's faculty advisor, and a description of past or planned activities. On the form included in the student code of conduct, as required in Code Section 20-2-751.5 , the local board of education shall provide an area for a parent or legal guardian to decline permission for his or her student to participate in a club or organization designated by him or her.

(c) For clubs or organizations started during the school year, the local board of education shall require written permission from a parent or guardian prior to a student's participation.

(c) For clubs or organizations started during the school year, the local board of education shall require written permission from a parent or guardian prior to a student's participation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-294 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-294
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-294
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that students receive academic instruction in permanent classrooms where possible and, further, that students be transported to schools that are within a reasonable distance from the student's place of residence. In order to allow for hardships imposed by inadequate classroom space and excessive distances, this Code section authorizes students to receive education services outside the school district in which they reside, subject to rules promulgated by the State Board of Education.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that students receive academic instruction in permanent classrooms where possible and, further, that students be transported to schools that are within a reasonable distance from the student's place of residence. In order to allow for hardships imposed by inadequate classroom space and excessive distances, this Code section authorizes students to receive education services outside the school district in which they reside, subject to rules promulgated by the State Board of Education.

(b) The parent or guardian of a student enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school in this state may elect to request reassignment to a public school that is located within the school district in which the student resides other than the one to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education if the school to which the student has been assigned does not have available permanent classroom space in which the student can attend classes and a school within the district in which the student resides has permanent classroom space available. At any time during the school year in which a student is assigned to nonpermanent classroom facilities for instruction, the parent or guardian of a student may apply to the local board for reassignment.

(b) The parent or guardian of a student enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school in this state may elect to request reassignment to a public school that is located within the school district in which the student resides other than the one to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education if the school to which the student has been assigned does not have available permanent classroom space in which the student can attend classes and a school within the district in which the student resides has permanent classroom space available. At any time during the school year in which a student is assigned to nonpermanent classroom facilities for instruction, the parent or guardian of a student may apply to the local board for reassignment.

(c) If the student's place of residence is located closer to a school other than the school assigned the student by the local board of education, regardless of the school district in which the closer school is located, and the distance or travel time to the school to which the student has been assigned is, in the determination of the State Board of Education, excessive, and the school which the student is applying to attend is the closest available public school offering a regular program to the student's residence and has available permanent classroom space, the State Board of Education may authorize the student to attend the closer school. State Quality Basic Education Program funds, including the local five mill share, allotted to the sending school system shall be reallotted to the receiving school system in an amount correlated to the number of transferred students. A request for reassignment shall be submitted in writing to the district offices of both the district in which the student resides and the district in which the student is requesting to attend school no later than seven days following the assignment of the student to a school and notification of assignment to the student's parent or guardian. Upon assignment of nonresident students, the school system that is providing services may elect to make application to the state for funds that represent the difference between the dollar amount per full-time equivalent student represented by the state program funds received and the total dollar amount per full-time equivalent student expended by the system for a similarly enrolled student; provided, however, that local transportation costs shall not be included in the amount requested. The Department of Education shall request funds in the midterm adjustment amount sufficient to provide for these costs after the amounts submitted have been adjusted to account for students moving between the same two school systems so as to subtract the base cost, represented as the lesser of the two local school system costs per full-time equivalent student amounts, from the greater amount.

(c) If the student's place of residence is located closer to a school other than the school assigned the student by the local board of education, regardless of the school district in which the closer school is located, and the distance or travel time to the school to which the student has been assigned is, in the determination of the State Board of Education, excessive, and the school which the student is applying to attend is the closest available public school offering a regular program to the student's residence and has available permanent classroom space, the State Board of Education may authorize the student to attend the closer school. State Quality Basic Education Program funds, including the local five mill share, allotted to the sending school system shall be reallotted to the receiving school system in an amount correlated to the number of transferred students. A request for reassignment shall be submitted in writing to the district offices of both the district in which the student resides and the district in which the student is requesting to attend school no later than seven days following the assignment of the student to a school and notification of assignment to the student's parent or guardian. Upon assignment of nonresident students, the school system that is providing services may elect to make application to the state for funds that represent the difference between the dollar amount per full-time equivalent student represented by the state program funds received and the total dollar amount per full-time equivalent student expended by the system for a similarly enrolled student; provided, however, that local transportation costs shall not be included in the amount requested. The Department of Education shall request funds in the midterm adjustment amount sufficient to provide for these costs after the amounts submitted have been adjusted to account for students moving between the same two school systems so as to subtract the base cost, represented as the lesser of the two local school system costs per full-time equivalent student amounts, from the greater amount.

(d) The responsibility for and cost of transporting the student to a school to which the student has been assigned under this Code section shall be that of the student. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to interfere with desegregation plans in effect or any subsequent implementation thereof. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to alter contractual relationships between two or more school systems.

(d) The responsibility for and cost of transporting the student to a school to which the student has been assigned under this Code section shall be that of the student. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to interfere with desegregation plans in effect or any subsequent implementation thereof. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to alter contractual relationships between two or more school systems.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-515 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-515
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-515
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the board to make inquiry of such four-year medical schools as it deems proper and make arrangements, within the limitations as to cost as provided for in Code Section 20-3-513 , for the payment of tuition or matriculation fees of enrolled students granted loans or scholarships by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-13-9 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-9
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-13-9
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this chapter that the content of instructional television is clearly and unequivocally the responsibility of the Board of Education, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and the board of regents for programs and courses within their respective purviews. In consultation with the appropriate agencies, the commission shall make available various public telecommunications services to help enable these agencies to carry out their defined responsibilities and purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-785 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-785
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-785
Status: in_force

In the event that a child is withdrawn from a public school without a declaration filed pursuant to Code Section 20-2-690 and that child stops attending a public school for a period of 45 days, the school shall refer the matter to the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to conduct an assessment. The purpose of such referral and assessment shall be limited to determining whether such withdrawal was to avoid educating the child. Presentation of a copy of such filed declaration shall satisfy the assessment, and the Division shall immediately terminate the assessment under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-885 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-885
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-885
Status: in_force

(a) The contract or contracts shall provide for health insurance for retiring public school teachers and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board, under such terms as the board may deem appropriate. The board shall adopt regulations prescribing the conditions under which a retiring public school teacher may elect to participate in or withdraw from the plan.

(a) The contract or contracts shall provide for health insurance for retiring public school teachers and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board, under such terms as the board may deem appropriate. The board shall adopt regulations prescribing the conditions under which a retiring public school teacher may elect to participate in or withdraw from the plan.

(b) The contract or contracts shall provide for health insurance for retired public school teachers who retired prior to January 1, 1979, and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board, under such terms as the board may deem appropriate. The costs of employer contributions and the administration of providing such insurance may be assessed against such retired teachers or may be appropriated to the Department of Education. The board shall adopt regulations prescribing the conditions under which a retired employee may elect to participate in or withdraw from the plan.

(b) The contract or contracts shall provide for health insurance for retired public school teachers who retired prior to January 1, 1979, and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board, under such terms as the board may deem appropriate. The costs of employer contributions and the administration of providing such insurance may be assessed against such retired teachers or may be appropriated to the Department of Education. The board shall adopt regulations prescribing the conditions under which a retired employee may elect to participate in or withdraw from the plan.

(c) If a retiring or retired public school teacher or the beneficiary of such retiring or retired public school teacher exercises eligibility under board regulations to continue coverage under the plan and the retiring or retired public school teacher or the beneficiary is eligible to participate in the insurance program operated by or on behalf of the federal government under the provisions of 42 U.S.C.A. 1395 , as amended, the coverage available under the public school teachers' health insurance plan shall be subordinated to the coverage available under such federal program. The board is authorized to promulgate regulations to establish the premium paid by the retiring or retired public school teacher or beneficiary to reflect the subordination of coverage.

(c) If a retiring or retired public school teacher or the beneficiary of such retiring or retired public school teacher exercises eligibility under board regulations to continue coverage under the plan and the retiring or retired public school teacher or the beneficiary is eligible to participate in the insurance program operated by or on behalf of the federal government under the provisions of 42 U.S.C.A. 1395 , as amended, the coverage available under the public school teachers' health insurance plan shall be subordinated to the coverage available under such federal program. The board is authorized to promulgate regulations to establish the premium paid by the retiring or retired public school teacher or beneficiary to reflect the subordination of coverage.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-67 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-67
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-67
Status: in_force

Nothing in Code Section 20-3-66 and in Code Section 39-1-1 lowering the age of legal majority shall be construed to limit the power of the board of regents to adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the government, control, and management of the university system nor shall such Code sections be construed so as to limit the authority of any institution in the system to adopt and to enforce rules or regulations governing housing, conduct, discipline, and other related activities of the student body.
O.C.G.A. § 20-13-11 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-11
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-13-11
Status: in_force

The commission shall have the power:

(1) To have a seal and alter it at pleasure;

(1) To have a seal and alter it at pleasure;

(2) Subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission, to acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

(2) Subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission, to acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

(3) Subject to the provisions of Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, relating to centralized purchasing, to acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

(3) Subject to the provisions of Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, relating to centralized purchasing, to acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes;

(4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including architects, engineers, and construction experts, and to fix their compensation;

(4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including architects, engineers, and construction experts, and to fix their compensation;

(5) Subject to the approval of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission: (A) To accept loans of money, materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (B) To borrow money for temporary financing of a commission production and to provide for the payment of the same, as may be permitted under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia;

(5) Subject to the approval of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission:

(A) To accept loans of money, materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose;

(A) To accept loans of money, materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose;

(B) To borrow money for temporary financing of a commission production and to provide for the payment of the same, as may be permitted under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia;

(B) To borrow money for temporary financing of a commission production and to provide for the payment of the same, as may be permitted under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia;

(6) To accept grants of money, materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose;

(6) To accept grants of money, materials, or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may impose;

(7) To exercise any power which is usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions and which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state;

(7) To exercise any power which is usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions and which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state;

(8) To act as agent for the United States of America, or any agency, department, corporation, or instrumentality thereof, in any manner within the purposes or powers of the commission;

(8) To act as agent for the United States of America, or any agency, department, corporation, or instrumentality thereof, in any manner within the purposes or powers of the commission;

(9) To adopt, alter, or repeal its own bylaws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the power granted to it may be employed, as the commission may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business;

(9) To adopt, alter, or repeal its own bylaws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the power granted to it may be employed, as the commission may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business;

(10) To receive gifts, donations, contributions, or endowments from any person, firm, or corporation;

(10) To receive gifts, donations, contributions, or endowments from any person, firm, or corporation;

(11) To hold, use, administer, and expend such sum or sums as may hereafter be received as income from gifts, donations, contributions, or endowments for any of the purposes of the commission;

(11) To hold, use, administer, and expend such sum or sums as may hereafter be received as income from gifts, donations, contributions, or endowments for any of the purposes of the commission;

(12) To do any other things necessary or proper to provide for, promote, improve, and render public broadcasting projects self-supporting, including the establishment and modification of all reasonable fees, rentals, and other charges of whatever kind, consistent with paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of Code Section 20-13-8 , it deems necessary for any services or facilities provided to other agencies, instrumentalities, individuals, and corporations, both public and private;

(12) To do any other things necessary or proper to provide for, promote, improve, and render public broadcasting projects self-supporting, including the establishment and modification of all reasonable fees, rentals, and other charges of whatever kind, consistent with paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of Code Section 20-13-8 , it deems necessary for any services or facilities provided to other agencies, instrumentalities, individuals, and corporations, both public and private;

(13) To make contracts and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects or contracts with respect to the leasing or use of projects which the commission causes to be constructed, erected, or acquired; and

(13) To make contracts and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects or contracts with respect to the leasing or use of projects which the commission causes to be constructed, erected, or acquired; and

(14) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given, authorized, or required in this chapter.

(14) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given, authorized, or required in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1075 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1075
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1075
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, including Code Sections 20-2-188 and 20-2-411 , county and independent school systems may use school buses to provide transportation to students and others to attend summer camps or to participate in other recreational or educational activities if the cost of such transportation and of any additional insurance costs deemed reasonably necessary by the school system are reimbursed in full from public or private funds other than public school funds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-74 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-74
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-74
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the advisory board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia, which shall consist of eight members as follows: the president of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Inc., or his designee, the president of the Georgia Pork Producers Association, Inc., or his designee, the president of the Georgia Milk Producers Association, Inc., or his designee, the president of the Georgia Poultry Federation or his designee, the president of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association or his designee, the immediate past president of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association or his designee, the chairman of the Equine Advisory Board or his designee, and the assistant commissioner of agriculture for animal industry or his designee.

(a) There is created the advisory board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia, which shall consist of eight members as follows: the president of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Inc., or his designee, the president of the Georgia Pork Producers Association, Inc., or his designee, the president of the Georgia Milk Producers Association, Inc., or his designee, the president of the Georgia Poultry Federation or his designee, the president of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association or his designee, the immediate past president of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association or his designee, the chairman of the Equine Advisory Board or his designee, and the assistant commissioner of agriculture for animal industry or his designee.

(b) The advisory board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its own membership and may elect, from its own membership, such other officers as it deems necessary or appropriate. The chairman or, in his absence, the vice-chairman shall preside at meetings of the advisory board. Three members of the advisory board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(b) The advisory board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its own membership and may elect, from its own membership, such other officers as it deems necessary or appropriate. The chairman or, in his absence, the vice-chairman shall preside at meetings of the advisory board. Three members of the advisory board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(c) The advisory board shall meet on the call of the chairman or on the petition of at least three members, in writing, to the chairman. The advisory board shall meet at the college but may hold meetings at other locations in the state in the discretion of the advisory board. The advisory board shall meet at least twice each year.

(c) The advisory board shall meet on the call of the chairman or on the petition of at least three members, in writing, to the chairman. The advisory board shall meet at the college but may hold meetings at other locations in the state in the discretion of the advisory board. The advisory board shall meet at least twice each year.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-614 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-614
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-614
Status: in_force

The assets of the trust fund shall be preserved, invested, and expended solely pursuant to and for the purposes set forth in this article and shall not be loaned or otherwise transferred or used by the state for any purpose other than the purposes of this article. This Code section shall not be construed to prohibit the trust from investing in, by purchase or otherwise, bonds, notes, or other obligations of the state, an agency of the state, or an instrumentality of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-220 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-220
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-220
Status: in_force

In any fiscal year in which school bus drivers or full-term school food service managers or food service employees receive any increase in state funds in their salaries, a local unit of administration shall not decrease any local salary supplement for such personnel below the local supplement amount received in the immediately preceding fiscal year by those personnel of that local unit of administration unless such local unit of administration has conducted at least one public hearing regarding such decrease, notice of which hearing the local unit shall cause to be published in the legal organ of the county which is the legal situs of such local unit one time at least seven days prior to the date such hearing is to be held.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2069 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2069
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2069
Status: in_force

There is established within the Department of Education an Office of Charter School Compliance, the responsibilities of which shall be to:

(1) Prepare charter school and charter system guidelines to be approved by the state board;

(1) Prepare charter school and charter system guidelines to be approved by the state board;

(2) Distribute charter school and charter system petition information to inquiring parties;

(2) Distribute charter school and charter system petition information to inquiring parties;

(3) Process all charter school and charter system petitions and coordinate with the Charter Advisory Committee established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2063.1 to facilitate its review and recommendations to the state board;

(3) Process all charter school and charter system petitions and coordinate with the Charter Advisory Committee established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2063.1 to facilitate its review and recommendations to the state board;

(4) Administer any state or federal charter school implementation grant program;

(4) Administer any state or federal charter school implementation grant program;

(5) Contract with an independent party to evaluate the performance of charter schools and charter systems, as such performance relates to fulfilling the terms of their charters; and

(5) Contract with an independent party to evaluate the performance of charter schools and charter systems, as such performance relates to fulfilling the terms of their charters; and

(6) Compile information necessary to produce the annual report required by Code Section 20-2-2070 .

(6) Compile information necessary to produce the annual report required by Code Section 20-2-2070 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-20 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-20
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-20
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Alliance” means the Alliance of Education Agency Heads created in Article 1 of this chapter.

(1) “Alliance” means the Alliance of Education Agency Heads created in Article 1 of this chapter.

(2) “Board of regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(2) “Board of regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(3) “Director” means the director of the Office of Student Achievement.

(3) “Director” means the director of the Office of Student Achievement.

(4) “Early intervention program” means the program established under Code Section 20-2-153 .

(4) “Early intervention program” means the program established under Code Section 20-2-153 .

(5) “Office” means the Office of Student Achievement.

(5) “Office” means the Office of Student Achievement.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-170 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-170
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-170
Status: in_force

The creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose is in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and is a public purpose, and the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this article; and this state covenants with the holders of the bonds that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property 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 erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such buildings or other income received by the authority, and that the bonds of the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-476 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-476
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-476
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subpart for issuance of refunding schoolhouse bonds in the case of independent school districts shall apply only where the Act creating such school district, or as amended, authorizes such issuance.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-80 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-80
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-80
Status: in_force

As the athletic associations are authorized to operate as separate corporations and not as a part of the state or board of regents, a state agency, the board of regents, is authorized and directed to make the necessary agreements for the use by the associations of any property, equipment, or facilities belonging to the state or the board and to fix the amount of compensation to be charged for their use.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-36 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-36
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-36
Status: in_force

In the event of a misapplication of any of the funds apportioned to any of the institutions of learning or schools receiving state aid, the State School Superintendent shall at once proceed to recover such funds by the institution of proper proceedings in the courts after demand to settle the matter is made upon the party misapplying the funds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-7
Status: in_force

(a) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall annually prepare and submit to the General Assembly, for review by the House of Representatives' and the Senate's standing committees on agriculture and economic development, a ten-year strategic plan that outlines the use of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation's resources for the upcoming fiscal years.

(a) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall annually prepare and submit to the General Assembly, for review by the House of Representatives' and the Senate's standing committees on agriculture and economic development, a ten-year strategic plan that outlines the use of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation's resources for the upcoming fiscal years.

(b) Said committees may, by majority vote, approve the plan and submit recommendations to the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Appropriations for their consideration in developing the budget.

(b) Said committees may, by majority vote, approve the plan and submit recommendations to the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Appropriations for their consideration in developing the budget.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-41 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-41
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-41
Status: in_force

The programs of technical training under this article shall be supplementary to those offered by postsecondary technical schools and shall be operated on a state-wide basis to assist any area to become more competitive in industrial and economic development; provided, however, no program may be made available to any area except as prescribed by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. The program prescribed in this article shall be concerned only with training for skilled and semiskilled operations, including supervisory personnel associated with such operations, and shall terminate when training needs have been met; provided, however, that basic academic education may be included as a part of the training program when such is necessary to ensure success of trainees in the occupational training program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-731 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-731
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-731
Status: in_force

An area, county, or independent board of education may, upon the adoption of written policies, authorize any principal or teacher employed by the board to administer, in the exercise of his sound discretion, corporal punishment on any pupil or pupils placed under his supervision in order to maintain proper control and discipline. Any such authorization shall be subject to the following requirements:

(1) The corporal punishment shall not be excessive or unduly severe;

(1) The corporal punishment shall not be excessive or unduly severe;

(2) Corporal punishment shall never be used as a first line of punishment for misbehavior unless the pupil was informed beforehand that specific misbehavior could occasion its use; provided, however, that corporal punishment may be employed as a first line of punishment for those acts of misconduct which are so antisocial or disruptive in nature as to shock the conscience;

(2) Corporal punishment shall never be used as a first line of punishment for misbehavior unless the pupil was informed beforehand that specific misbehavior could occasion its use; provided, however, that corporal punishment may be employed as a first line of punishment for those acts of misconduct which are so antisocial or disruptive in nature as to shock the conscience;

(3) Corporal punishment must be administered in the presence of a principal or assistant principal, or the designee of the principal or assistant principal, employed by the board of education authorizing such punishment, and the other principal or assistant principal, or the designee of the principal or assistant principal, must be informed beforehand and in the presence of the pupil of the reason for the punishment;

(3) Corporal punishment must be administered in the presence of a principal or assistant principal, or the designee of the principal or assistant principal, employed by the board of education authorizing such punishment, and the other principal or assistant principal, or the designee of the principal or assistant principal, must be informed beforehand and in the presence of the pupil of the reason for the punishment;

(4) The principal or teacher who administered corporal punishment must provide the child's parent, upon request, a written explanation of the reasons for the punishment and the name of the principal or assistant principal, or designee of the principal or assistant principal, who was present; provided, however, that such an explanation shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent civil action brought as a result of the corporal punishment; and

(4) The principal or teacher who administered corporal punishment must provide the child's parent, upon request, a written explanation of the reasons for the punishment and the name of the principal or assistant principal, or designee of the principal or assistant principal, who was present; provided, however, that such an explanation shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent civil action brought as a result of the corporal punishment; and

(5) Corporal punishment shall not be administered to a child whose parents or legal guardian has upon the day of enrollment of the pupil filed with the principal of the school a statement from a medical doctor licensed in Georgia stating that it is detrimental to the child's mental or emotional stability.

(5) Corporal punishment shall not be administered to a child whose parents or legal guardian has upon the day of enrollment of the pupil filed with the principal of the school a statement from a medical doctor licensed in Georgia stating that it is detrimental to the child's mental or emotional stability.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-60 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-60
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-60
Status: in_force

(a) The office, with the approval of the council, shall create and the Department of Early Care and Learning shall adopt the rules and policies that support a pre-kindergarten accountability assessment program that is primarily performance based.

(a) The office, with the approval of the council, shall create and the Department of Early Care and Learning shall adopt the rules and policies that support a pre-kindergarten accountability assessment program that is primarily performance based.

(b) The office shall develop and the Department of Early Care and Learning shall adopt performance measures and indicators that provide the basis for an accountability report card annually on the Department of Early Care and Learning.

(b) The office shall develop and the Department of Early Care and Learning shall adopt performance measures and indicators that provide the basis for an accountability report card annually on the Department of Early Care and Learning.

(c) The office and the Department of Early Care and Learning shall identify, define, and develop such performance indicators and measures by December 1, 2001. The office shall implement and produce the first report card on the Department of Early Care and Learning and pre-kindergarten programs by December 1, 2002.

(c) The office and the Department of Early Care and Learning shall identify, define, and develop such performance indicators and measures by December 1, 2001. The office shall implement and produce the first report card on the Department of Early Care and Learning and pre-kindergarten programs by December 1, 2002.

(d) After December 1, 2002, the office shall audit those pre-kindergarten programs as necessary in implementing the education accountability system described in this part.

(d) After December 1, 2002, the office shall audit those pre-kindergarten programs as necessary in implementing the education accountability system described in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-154-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-154.3
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees described in Code Section 20-2-154.2 , is authorized to administer an agricultural education program that local school systems may offer in elementary schools. If a local board of education elects to offer an elementary agricultural education program in an elementary school, the local board of education shall agree to implement and fully fund such program in accordance with this Code section and the practices or standards established by the agricultural education program of the Department of Education. The local school system shall employ an agricultural education teacher to provide such program for the elementary school.

(a) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees described in Code Section 20-2-154.2 , is authorized to administer an agricultural education program that local school systems may offer in elementary schools. If a local board of education elects to offer an elementary agricultural education program in an elementary school, the local board of education shall agree to implement and fully fund such program in accordance with this Code section and the practices or standards established by the agricultural education program of the Department of Education. The local school system shall employ an agricultural education teacher to provide such program for the elementary school.

(b) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees described in Code Section 20-2-154.2 , shall establish the curriculum for each elementary agricultural education program. Such curriculum shall be grade-appropriate and include instruction in an organized classroom; collaborative learning experiences through investigation and inquiry, including laboratory and site-based learning activities; and personal and leadership development opportunities.

(b) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees described in Code Section 20-2-154.2 , shall establish the curriculum for each elementary agricultural education program. Such curriculum shall be grade-appropriate and include instruction in an organized classroom; collaborative learning experiences through investigation and inquiry, including laboratory and site-based learning activities; and personal and leadership development opportunities.

(c) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program, shall provide for a program evaluation regarding the success and impact of the pilot program in place in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years and shall report in writing the results of such evaluation to the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, by December 31, 2022.

(c) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program, shall provide for a program evaluation regarding the success and impact of the pilot program in place in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years and shall report in writing the results of such evaluation to the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, by December 31, 2022.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-240
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-240
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt and prescribe all rules, regulations, and policies required by this article and such other rules, regulations, and policies as may be reasonably necessary or advisable for proper implementation, enforcement, and carrying out of this article and other public school laws and for assuring a more economical and efficient operation of the public schools of this state or any phase of public elementary and secondary education in this state. The state board shall establish and enforce standards for operation of all public elementary and secondary schools and local units of administration in this state so as to assure, to the greatest extent possible, equal and quality educational programs, curricula, offerings, opportunities, and facilities for all of Georgia's children and youth and for economy and efficiency in administration and operation of public schools and local school systems throughout the state. The state board shall have the power to perform all duties and to exercise all responsibilities vested in it by provisions of law for the improvement of public elementary and secondary education in this state, including actions designed to improve teacher and school effectiveness through research and demonstration projects. The state board shall have the power to take such actions as it deems necessary to ensure that the citizens have full awareness and knowledge relative to the costs, quality, and performance of the public elementary and secondary schools of this state. All rules, regulations, policies, and standards adopted or prescribed by the state board in carrying out this article and other school laws shall, if not in conflict therewith, have the full force and effect of law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1120 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1120
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1120
Status: in_force

As used in this part the term “illegal drugs” shall include marijuana as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 , a controlled substance as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21 , a dangerous drug as defined in Code Section 16-13-71 , or any other controlled substance or dangerous drug that persons are prohibited by state or federal law from using, but shall not include any drug when used pursuant to a valid medical prescription or when used as otherwise authorized by state or federal law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-811 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-811
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-811
Status: in_force

Whoever, with intent to defraud the state or any county, town, or city or any person, shall falsely and fraudulently make, forge, alter, or counterfeit or cause or procure to be falsely and fraudulently made, forged, altered, or counterfeited or shall willingly aid or assist in falsely and fraudulently making, forging, altering, or counterfeiting any certificate or license issued by any county school superintendent or the executive officer of any local school board to a teacher shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished as prescribed by Code Sections 16-9-1 and 16-9-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1093 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1093
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1093
Status: in_force

Any policy authorized by this part, when issued by a mutual insurance company, shall be nonassessable as to further premiums, and the policy shall so state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-4
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a majority of the members of the alliance then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No vacancy on the alliance shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the alliance. The vote of a majority of the members of the alliance present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the alliance unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the alliance.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a majority of the members of the alliance then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No vacancy on the alliance shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the alliance. The vote of a majority of the members of the alliance present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the alliance unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the alliance.

(b) The chairperson may designate from among the members of the alliance one or more committees, each consisting of two or more members of the alliance, which shall have and exercise such authority as the alliance may delegate to it under such procedures as the alliance may provide by resolution establishing such committee or committees.

(b) The chairperson may designate from among the members of the alliance one or more committees, each consisting of two or more members of the alliance, which shall have and exercise such authority as the alliance may delegate to it under such procedures as the alliance may provide by resolution establishing such committee or committees.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-451 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-451
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-451
Status: in_force

The advisability or necessity of refunding, retiring, or refinancing such bonds shall be determined by the qualified voters of the school district concerned in an election to be held in such district in the manner provided in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-550 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-550
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-550
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Georgia Education Authority (Schools) Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-314 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-314
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-314
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from appropriate experts, such as rape crisis centers and family violence shelters, a rape prevention and personal safety education program and a program for preventing teen dating violence for grade eight through grade 12 which are consistent with the content standards provided for in Code Section 20-2-140 . Local boards may implement such programs at any time and for any grade level local boards find appropriate, and the state board shall encourage the implementation of such programs. In addition, the state board shall make information regarding such programs available to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-37 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-37
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-37
Status: in_force

The Office of Student Achievement shall develop and the State Board of Education shall approve a Georgia schools awards system to recognize those schools and school systems that demonstrate progress or success in achieving the education goals of the state and achieving excellence on the school rating system as provided for in Code Section 20-14-33 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-779-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-779-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-779.4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ water safety education ” means education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water and reduce the risk of injury or drowning.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ water safety education ” means education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water and reduce the risk of injury or drowning.

(b) At the beginning of each school year, each public school or local school system shall provide the parents and guardians of each child enrolled in such school or school system with information on the important role water safety education courses and swimming lessons play in saving lives. Such information shall be provided in electronic or hard copy format. Such information shall include options, if available within the vicinity of the public school or local school system, for age-appropriate water safety education courses and swimming lessons that can result in a certificate indicating successful completion, including courses and lessons offered for free or at a reduced price; provided, however, that such information shall be provided directly to students who are 18 years of age or older.

(b) At the beginning of each school year, each public school or local school system shall provide the parents and guardians of each child enrolled in such school or school system with information on the important role water safety education courses and swimming lessons play in saving lives. Such information shall be provided in electronic or hard copy format. Such information shall include options, if available within the vicinity of the public school or local school system, for age-appropriate water safety education courses and swimming lessons that can result in a certificate indicating successful completion, including courses and lessons offered for free or at a reduced price; provided, however, that such information shall be provided directly to students who are 18 years of age or older.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require public schools or local school systems to: (1) Provide water safety education courses or swimming lessons to students; or (2) Excuse students from all or part of any school day to attend water safety education courses or swimming lessons.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require public schools or local school systems to:

(1) Provide water safety education courses or swimming lessons to students; or

(1) Provide water safety education courses or swimming lessons to students; or

(2) Excuse students from all or part of any school day to attend water safety education courses or swimming lessons.

(2) Excuse students from all or part of any school day to attend water safety education courses or swimming lessons.