O.C.G.A. § 20-3-60 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-60
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-60
Status: in_force

(a) All properties owned or held by the board of regents pursuant to this chapter which have been declared to be the public property of the state may be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of by the board subject to the approval of the Governor, whenever the board may deem such sale, lease, or other disposition in the best interests of the system, if the board shall first determine that such property can no longer be advantageously used in the system; provided, however, that where any such property has been granted or conveyed to the system or the board or any institution embraced within the system, or the trustees thereof, for specified uses, such property shall only be sold, leased, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of for similar uses or purposes, which shall be in conformity with any use or trust declared in any such grant or conveyance.

(a) All properties owned or held by the board of regents pursuant to this chapter which have been declared to be the public property of the state may be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of by the board subject to the approval of the Governor, whenever the board may deem such sale, lease, or other disposition in the best interests of the system, if the board shall first determine that such property can no longer be advantageously used in the system; provided, however, that where any such property has been granted or conveyed to the system or the board or any institution embraced within the system, or the trustees thereof, for specified uses, such property shall only be sold, leased, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of for similar uses or purposes, which shall be in conformity with any use or trust declared in any such grant or conveyance.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent the board of regents from leasing laboratory and research facilities owned by the board of regents to private businesses, companies, and corporations for the purpose of small business and economic development during times when the laboratory and research facilities are not in use.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent the board of regents from leasing laboratory and research facilities owned by the board of regents to private businesses, companies, and corporations for the purpose of small business and economic development during times when the laboratory and research facilities are not in use.

(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “work of art” means any work of visual art. The term “work of art” includes, but is not limited to, drawings, paintings, murals, frescoes, sculptures, mosaics, films, videos, photographs, calligraphy, etchings, lithographs, offset prints, silk screens, crafts, jewelry, and mixed media, including collages, assemblages, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term “work of art” does not include environmental landscaping placed about a state building. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including this Code section and Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, and upon finding that such action is in the best interests of the system and that a work of art owned or held by the board of regents can no longer be advantageously used in the system, the board of regents may: (A) Sell such work of art to the highest responsible bidder for cash; (B) Sell or transfer such work of art to any department, board, commission, or other agency of the State of Georgia; (C) Sell such work of art, or transfer such work of art in exchange for substantial benefits, to any private nonprofit agency; or (D) Dispose of such work of art as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50; provided, however, that where any such work of art has been granted or conveyed to the system or the board or any institution embraced within the system, or the trustees thereof, for specified uses, the board's action under this subsection shall be in conformity with any use or trust declared in any such grant or conveyance.

(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “work of art” means any work of visual art. The term “work of art” includes, but is not limited to, drawings, paintings, murals, frescoes, sculptures, mosaics, films, videos, photographs, calligraphy, etchings, lithographs, offset prints, silk screens, crafts, jewelry, and mixed media, including collages, assemblages, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term “work of art” does not include environmental landscaping placed about a state building.

(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “work of art” means any work of visual art. The term “work of art” includes, but is not limited to, drawings, paintings, murals, frescoes, sculptures, mosaics, films, videos, photographs, calligraphy, etchings, lithographs, offset prints, silk screens, crafts, jewelry, and mixed media, including collages, assemblages, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term “work of art” does not include environmental landscaping placed about a state building.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including this Code section and Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, and upon finding that such action is in the best interests of the system and that a work of art owned or held by the board of regents can no longer be advantageously used in the system, the board of regents may: (A) Sell such work of art to the highest responsible bidder for cash; (B) Sell or transfer such work of art to any department, board, commission, or other agency of the State of Georgia; (C) Sell such work of art, or transfer such work of art in exchange for substantial benefits, to any private nonprofit agency; or (D) Dispose of such work of art as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50;

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including this Code section and Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, and upon finding that such action is in the best interests of the system and that a work of art owned or held by the board of regents can no longer be advantageously used in the system, the board of regents may:

(A) Sell such work of art to the highest responsible bidder for cash;

(A) Sell such work of art to the highest responsible bidder for cash;

(B) Sell or transfer such work of art to any department, board, commission, or other agency of the State of Georgia;

(B) Sell or transfer such work of art to any department, board, commission, or other agency of the State of Georgia;

(C) Sell such work of art, or transfer such work of art in exchange for substantial benefits, to any private nonprofit agency; or

(C) Sell such work of art, or transfer such work of art in exchange for substantial benefits, to any private nonprofit agency; or

(D) Dispose of such work of art as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50;

(D) Dispose of such work of art as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50;

provided, however, that where any such work of art has been granted or conveyed to the system or the board or any institution embraced within the system, or the trustees thereof, for specified uses, the board's action under this subsection shall be in conformity with any use or trust declared in any such grant or conveyance.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-19 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-19
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-19
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to supersede Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 19, the “Supporting and Strengthening Families Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-9 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-9
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-9
Status: repealed

The department shall succeed to all rights and responsibilities relating to licensure and regulation of day-care centers (now known as child care learning centers), group day-care homes (now known as child care learning centers), and family day-care homes (now known as family child care learning homes), including such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and pending and finalized administrative orders of the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services), the Georgia Child Care Council, and the Office of State Administrative Hearings, where applicable, which are in effect on September 30, 2004, and which relate to the functions transferred to the department pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-8 . Such rights, responsibilities, licenses issued pursuant to previous law, procedures, and orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the commissioner. Such rules, regulations, and policies shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-151-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-151-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-151.1
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of fulfilling the foreign language requirements for a college preparatory curriculum seal of endorsement on a high school diploma, a demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language shall be accepted as a foreign language for any student by all local boards of education and the State Board of Education. A demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language shall be accepted as the equivalent of the required two units of a foreign language.

(a) For the purpose of fulfilling the foreign language requirements for a college preparatory curriculum seal of endorsement on a high school diploma, a demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language shall be accepted as a foreign language for any student by all local boards of education and the State Board of Education. A demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language shall be accepted as the equivalent of the required two units of a foreign language.

(b) For the purpose of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at the high school level, American Sign Language may be accepted by the State Board of Education for two or more units of elective credit or for two or more units of foreign language credit, pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) For the purpose of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at the high school level, American Sign Language may be accepted by the State Board of Education for two or more units of elective credit or for two or more units of foreign language credit, pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-159 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-159
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-159
Status: in_force

The proceeds of revenue bonds issued under this article shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or combined project and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of the chairman of the authority under such restrictions, if any, as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture mentioned in Code Section 20-3-164 may provide. If the proceeds of such bonds, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined project, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to cover the amount of such deficit. Unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, such additional bonds shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund, without preference or priority, as the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund provided in Code Section 20-3-166 for the payment of principal and interest of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-452 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-452
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-452
Status: in_force

Should the county board of education for any school district or consolidated school district or board of education, or corresponding body, in any independent school district in which a local tax is now or may hereafter be levied for school purposes deem it necessary or advisable to refund, retire, or refinance any outstanding schoolhouse bonded indebtedness of such district, it shall, by written resolution, call an election to be held in the district by giving notice by publication thereof once a week for four weeks previous to the election in the newspaper in which the legal advertisements for the county are published, notifying the qualified voters that on the day named an election will be held to determine the question whether bonds shall be issued by the district for refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding schoolhouse bonds of such district.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-54 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-54
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-54
Status: in_force

Any person who, without authority and with the intention of depriving the public library of the ownership of such property, willfully conceals a book or other public library property, while still on the premises of such public library, or willfully or without authority removes any book or other property from any public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that, if the replacement cost of the public library property is less than $25.00, the punishment shall be a fine of not more than $250.00. Proof of the willful concealment of any book or other public library property while still on the premises of such public library shall be prima-facie evidence of intent to violate this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-752 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-752
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-752
Status: in_force

Local boards of education may establish by policy, rule, or regulation disciplinary hearing officers, panels, or tribunals of school officials to impose suspension or expulsion. If such hearing officers, panels, or tribunals are established, such rules and regulations must include the following:

(1) Provisions governing the manner of selecting the hearing officers or members of the panels or tribunals and the number of members thereof;

(1) Provisions governing the manner of selecting the hearing officers or members of the panels or tribunals and the number of members thereof;

(2) Provisions governing procedures to be followed by such hearing officers, panels, or tribunals in fact-finding, hearings, and reporting recommendations to the local board;

(2) Provisions governing procedures to be followed by such hearing officers, panels, or tribunals in fact-finding, hearings, and reporting recommendations to the local board;

(3) Provisions granting a right to appeal to the local board when the punishment imposed by hearing officers, panels, or tribunals is long-term suspension or expulsion; and

(3) Provisions granting a right to appeal to the local board when the punishment imposed by hearing officers, panels, or tribunals is long-term suspension or expulsion; and

(4) Provisions whereby the local school superintendent may suspend enforcement of the suspension or expulsion ordered by the hearing officers, panels, or tribunals pending the outcome of any appeal to the local board.

(4) Provisions whereby the local school superintendent may suspend enforcement of the suspension or expulsion ordered by the hearing officers, panels, or tribunals pending the outcome of any appeal to the local board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-39 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-39
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-39
Status: in_force

The financial award system may be funded by donations, grants, or appropriation by the General Assembly or as otherwise provided. The State Board of Education may solicit and receive grants and donations for the purpose of making awards under this part. Award funds may be used by the State Board of Education to pay for the costs associated with sponsoring a ceremony to recognize or present awards to schools or school systems under this part. The donations, grants, or appropriations by the General Assembly shall be accounted for and distributed by the State Board of Education. The awards are subject to audit requirements established by the State Board of Education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2102 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2102
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2102
Status: in_force

All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee may be timely and efficiently discharged. The associations shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the associations. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the high school athletic associations, as set forth in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-25 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-25
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-25
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall elect a secretary, not a member thereof, for such term and salary as it may establish. The secretary shall maintain his office in the state capital and shall devote to the board his entire time. He shall give good and sufficient bond, payable to the Governor, for the faithful performance of his duties and for the faithful accounting for all funds coming into his hands as such secretary. The surety on such bond shall be a surety company duly qualified to do business in this state. The board may pay premiums for such bond out of funds coming into its hands.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-50 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-50
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-50
Status: in_force

The university system shall consist of the University of Georgia and all of its branches.
O.C.G.A. § 20-11-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-11-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-11-7
Status: in_force

The president of the Georgia Institute of Technology is authorized at any time not later than January 1, 1985, in his discretion, to change the name of the Engineering Experiment Station to “Georgia Tech Research Institute” by giving written notice of such change and of the effective date thereof to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia. The Engineering Experiment Station shall be known and designated as the “Georgia Tech Research Institute” from and after the effective date specified in such notice. The president and his delegate or delegates are authorized to give such additional notice of the name change and the effective date thereof to such other persons and in such manner as the president may deem necessary or desirable.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-911 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-911
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-911
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to establish a health insurance plan for public school employees of this state and to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for its administration, subject to the limitations contained in this subpart. Such plan may provide for group hospitalization, surgical, and medical insurance against the financial costs of hospitalization, surgery, and medical treatment and care and may also include, among other things, prescribed drugs, medicines, prosthetic appliances, hospital inpatient and outpatient service benefits, and medical expense indemnity benefits, including major medical benefits.

(a) The board is authorized to establish a health insurance plan for public school employees of this state and to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for its administration, subject to the limitations contained in this subpart. Such plan may provide for group hospitalization, surgical, and medical insurance against the financial costs of hospitalization, surgery, and medical treatment and care and may also include, among other things, prescribed drugs, medicines, prosthetic appliances, hospital inpatient and outpatient service benefits, and medical expense indemnity benefits, including major medical benefits.

(b) The board shall investigate fees of hospitals, pharmacists, and practitioners of the healing arts and present recommendations to the General Assembly by not later than January 15, 1991, for a schedule of maximum fees for hospitals and practitioners of the healing arts. The recommended fees for hospitals shall be determined based upon a statistical analysis of the peer groups adjusted for the intensity of the case mix for hospitals of same licensure classification or subclassification (e.g., general, pediatric, psychiatric, rehabilitation, etc.) and of similar services in the same geographic area. The recommended fee schedule shall not be at the average of the usual and customary charges if the board determines that the average represents an unreasonably high or low charge.

(b) The board shall investigate fees of hospitals, pharmacists, and practitioners of the healing arts and present recommendations to the General Assembly by not later than January 15, 1991, for a schedule of maximum fees for hospitals and practitioners of the healing arts. The recommended fees for hospitals shall be determined based upon a statistical analysis of the peer groups adjusted for the intensity of the case mix for hospitals of same licensure classification or subclassification (e.g., general, pediatric, psychiatric, rehabilitation, etc.) and of similar services in the same geographic area. The recommended fee schedule shall not be at the average of the usual and customary charges if the board determines that the average represents an unreasonably high or low charge.

(c) The recommended fees for practitioners of the healing arts and pharmacists shall be determined based upon a statistical analysis of the peer groups for such practitioners and pharmacists of the same licensure classification (e.g., internists, family practitioners, cardiologists, neurosurgeons, etc.) and of similar services in the same geographic area. The recommended fee schedule shall not be at the average of the usual and customary charges if the board determines that the average represents an unreasonably high or low charge.

(c) The recommended fees for practitioners of the healing arts and pharmacists shall be determined based upon a statistical analysis of the peer groups for such practitioners and pharmacists of the same licensure classification (e.g., internists, family practitioners, cardiologists, neurosurgeons, etc.) and of similar services in the same geographic area. The recommended fee schedule shall not be at the average of the usual and customary charges if the board determines that the average represents an unreasonably high or low charge.

(d) The recommendations shall include an analysis of all hospitals, pharmacists, and practitioners accepting assignment of benefits for such services not to exceed the amount authorized by the fee schedule. The board shall publish in print or electronically a list of practitioners who accept assignment of benefits under the plan.

(d) The recommendations shall include an analysis of all hospitals, pharmacists, and practitioners accepting assignment of benefits for such services not to exceed the amount authorized by the fee schedule. The board shall publish in print or electronically a list of practitioners who accept assignment of benefits under the plan.

(e) The recommendations shall include an analysis of the impact of practitioners agreeing to provide medical or surgical services at a reduced rate for members of the health insurance plan and of pharmacists and hospitals agreeing to provide hospital services, medical equipment, or pharmaceuticals at a reduced rate for members of the health insurance plan. The board shall publish in print or electronically a list of practitioners of the healing arts, pharmacists, and hospitals that offer a reduced rate for members and the rate at which those services, equipment, or pharmaceuticals have been offered.

(e) The recommendations shall include an analysis of the impact of practitioners agreeing to provide medical or surgical services at a reduced rate for members of the health insurance plan and of pharmacists and hospitals agreeing to provide hospital services, medical equipment, or pharmaceuticals at a reduced rate for members of the health insurance plan. The board shall publish in print or electronically a list of practitioners of the healing arts, pharmacists, and hospitals that offer a reduced rate for members and the rate at which those services, equipment, or pharmaceuticals have been offered.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1185 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1185
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1185
Status: in_force

(a) Every public school shall prepare a school safety plan to help curb the growing incidence of violence in schools, to respond effectively to such incidents, and to provide a safe learning environment for Georgia's children, teachers, and other school personnel. Such plan shall also address preparedness for natural disasters, hazardous materials or radiological accidents, acts of violence, and acts of terrorism. School safety plans of public schools shall be prepared with input from students enrolled in that school, parents or legal guardians of such students, teachers in that school, community leaders, other school employees and school district employees, and local law enforcement, juvenile court, fire service, public safety, and emergency management agencies. As part of such plans, public schools shall provide for the coordination with local law enforcement agencies and the local juvenile court system. School safety plans shall include, at a minimum, the following strategy areas: (1) Training school administrators, teachers, and support staff, including, but not limited to, school resource officers, security officers, secretaries, custodians, and bus drivers, on school violence prevention, school security, school threat assessment, mental health awareness, and school emergency planning best practices; (2) Evaluating and refining school security measures; (3) Updating and exercising school emergency preparedness plans; (4) Strengthening partnerships with public safety officials; and (5) Creating enhanced crisis communications plans and social media strategies. School safety plans of private schools may be prepared with input from students enrolled in that school, parents or legal guardians of such students, teachers in that school, other school employees, and local law enforcement, fire service, public safety, and emergency management agencies. Such plans shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated annually. Such plans of public schools shall be submitted to the local emergency management agency, the local law enforcement agency, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for approval.

(a) Every public school shall prepare a school safety plan to help curb the growing incidence of violence in schools, to respond effectively to such incidents, and to provide a safe learning environment for Georgia's children, teachers, and other school personnel. Such plan shall also address preparedness for natural disasters, hazardous materials or radiological accidents, acts of violence, and acts of terrorism. School safety plans of public schools shall be prepared with input from students enrolled in that school, parents or legal guardians of such students, teachers in that school, community leaders, other school employees and school district employees, and local law enforcement, juvenile court, fire service, public safety, and emergency management agencies. As part of such plans, public schools shall provide for the coordination with local law enforcement agencies and the local juvenile court system. School safety plans shall include, at a minimum, the following strategy areas:

(1) Training school administrators, teachers, and support staff, including, but not limited to, school resource officers, security officers, secretaries, custodians, and bus drivers, on school violence prevention, school security, school threat assessment, mental health awareness, and school emergency planning best practices;

(1) Training school administrators, teachers, and support staff, including, but not limited to, school resource officers, security officers, secretaries, custodians, and bus drivers, on school violence prevention, school security, school threat assessment, mental health awareness, and school emergency planning best practices;

(2) Evaluating and refining school security measures;

(2) Evaluating and refining school security measures;

(3) Updating and exercising school emergency preparedness plans;

(3) Updating and exercising school emergency preparedness plans;

(4) Strengthening partnerships with public safety officials; and

(4) Strengthening partnerships with public safety officials; and

(5) Creating enhanced crisis communications plans and social media strategies.

(5) Creating enhanced crisis communications plans and social media strategies.

School safety plans of private schools may be prepared with input from students enrolled in that school, parents or legal guardians of such students, teachers in that school, other school employees, and local law enforcement, fire service, public safety, and emergency management agencies. Such plans shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated annually. Such plans of public schools shall be submitted to the local emergency management agency, the local law enforcement agency, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for approval.

(b) A public school may request funding assistance from the state for facilities, technology, or other safety improvements or initiatives, such as the installation of safety equipment, including, but not limited to, video surveillance cameras, metal detectors, alarms, communications systems, building access controls, and other similar security devices. The Department of Education shall establish criteria that will be applied in reviewing funding requests pursuant to this subsection which shall take into consideration the physical security needs of the public school in evaluating how the school safety plan and funding request will support such physical security needs. Funding may be provided to a public school in accordance with a school safety plan prepared by the school and approved by the local board of education, the local law enforcement agency, the Department of Education, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; provided, however, that a public school shall be required to match the state funding with local funds unless the school can demonstrate a substantial hardship.

(b) A public school may request funding assistance from the state for facilities, technology, or other safety improvements or initiatives, such as the installation of safety equipment, including, but not limited to, video surveillance cameras, metal detectors, alarms, communications systems, building access controls, and other similar security devices. The Department of Education shall establish criteria that will be applied in reviewing funding requests pursuant to this subsection which shall take into consideration the physical security needs of the public school in evaluating how the school safety plan and funding request will support such physical security needs. Funding may be provided to a public school in accordance with a school safety plan prepared by the school and approved by the local board of education, the local law enforcement agency, the Department of Education, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; provided, however, that a public school shall be required to match the state funding with local funds unless the school can demonstrate a substantial hardship.

(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1 . School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours.

(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1 . School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours.

(d) The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency shall provide training and technical assistance to public school systems, and may provide this same training and technical assistance to private school systems and independent private schools throughout this state in the area of emergency management and safe school operations. This training and technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, crisis response team development, site surveys and safety audits, crisis management planning, exercise design, safe school planning, emergency operations planning, search and seizure, bomb threat management, and model school safety plans.

(d) The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency shall provide training and technical assistance to public school systems, and may provide this same training and technical assistance to private school systems and independent private schools throughout this state in the area of emergency management and safe school operations. This training and technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, crisis response team development, site surveys and safety audits, crisis management planning, exercise design, safe school planning, emergency operations planning, search and seizure, bomb threat management, and model school safety plans.

(e)(1) Every public school shall conduct drills with students, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel on the execution of school safety plans in such form and at such intervals based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. (2) By October 1 of each school year, every public school shall conduct an intruder alert drill for students, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Each local school system or public school governing body shall promptly report to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency the completion of such drills. All students shall participate in intruder alert drills provided for in this paragraph; provided, however, that the governing body of a local school system or public school may provide an option for a child's parent or legal guardian to elect, in writing, that such child not participate in intruder alert drills. As used in this paragraph, the term “ intruder alert drill ” means a set of procedures designed to familiarize the occupants of a building with ways to protect themselves against potential threats posed by an intruder who possesses or is suspected of possessing a weapon, as defined in Code Section 20-2-742 .

(e)(1) Every public school shall conduct drills with students, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel on the execution of school safety plans in such form and at such intervals based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

(e)(1) Every public school shall conduct drills with students, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel on the execution of school safety plans in such form and at such intervals based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

(2) By October 1 of each school year, every public school shall conduct an intruder alert drill for students, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Each local school system or public school governing body shall promptly report to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency the completion of such drills. All students shall participate in intruder alert drills provided for in this paragraph; provided, however, that the governing body of a local school system or public school may provide an option for a child's parent or legal guardian to elect, in writing, that such child not participate in intruder alert drills. As used in this paragraph, the term “ intruder alert drill ” means a set of procedures designed to familiarize the occupants of a building with ways to protect themselves against potential threats posed by an intruder who possesses or is suspected of possessing a weapon, as defined in Code Section 20-2-742 .

(2) By October 1 of each school year, every public school shall conduct an intruder alert drill for students, school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel based upon guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Each local school system or public school governing body shall promptly report to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency the completion of such drills. All students shall participate in intruder alert drills provided for in this paragraph; provided, however, that the governing body of a local school system or public school may provide an option for a child's parent or legal guardian to elect, in writing, that such child not participate in intruder alert drills. As used in this paragraph, the term “ intruder alert drill ” means a set of procedures designed to familiarize the occupants of a building with ways to protect themselves against potential threats posed by an intruder who possesses or is suspected of possessing a weapon, as defined in Code Section 20-2-742 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2096-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2096-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2096.3
Status: in_force

(a) Each completion special school shall be a public school and shall: (1) Provide education programs and services to students in grades nine through 12, including, but not limited to: (A) Nontraditional education programs and services for students who are eligible to attend a traditional public school but are more likely to succeed in a nontraditional setting such as that provided in such completion special school; (B) Dropout prevention and academic intervention programs; (C) Programs for high school credit recovery; and (D) Opportunities for students to schedule classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends; (2) Operate under the supervision and direction of a governing board as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2096.4 ; (3) Be treated as a single local education agency for administrative purposes, including data reporting, student enrollment counting procedures, student achievement reporting, funding allocations, and related purposes as defined by the state board and consistent with department rules and regulations; and (4) Be the subject of a school report card prepared and distributed by the Office of Student Achievement as provided in Code Section 20-14-34 .

(a) Each completion special school shall be a public school and shall:

(1) Provide education programs and services to students in grades nine through 12, including, but not limited to: (A) Nontraditional education programs and services for students who are eligible to attend a traditional public school but are more likely to succeed in a nontraditional setting such as that provided in such completion special school; (B) Dropout prevention and academic intervention programs; (C) Programs for high school credit recovery; and (D) Opportunities for students to schedule classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends;

(1) Provide education programs and services to students in grades nine through 12, including, but not limited to:

(A) Nontraditional education programs and services for students who are eligible to attend a traditional public school but are more likely to succeed in a nontraditional setting such as that provided in such completion special school;

(A) Nontraditional education programs and services for students who are eligible to attend a traditional public school but are more likely to succeed in a nontraditional setting such as that provided in such completion special school;

(B) Dropout prevention and academic intervention programs;

(B) Dropout prevention and academic intervention programs;

(C) Programs for high school credit recovery; and

(C) Programs for high school credit recovery; and

(D) Opportunities for students to schedule classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends;

(D) Opportunities for students to schedule classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends;

(2) Operate under the supervision and direction of a governing board as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2096.4 ;

(2) Operate under the supervision and direction of a governing board as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2096.4 ;

(3) Be treated as a single local education agency for administrative purposes, including data reporting, student enrollment counting procedures, student achievement reporting, funding allocations, and related purposes as defined by the state board and consistent with department rules and regulations; and

(3) Be treated as a single local education agency for administrative purposes, including data reporting, student enrollment counting procedures, student achievement reporting, funding allocations, and related purposes as defined by the state board and consistent with department rules and regulations; and

(4) Be the subject of a school report card prepared and distributed by the Office of Student Achievement as provided in Code Section 20-14-34 .

(4) Be the subject of a school report card prepared and distributed by the Office of Student Achievement as provided in Code Section 20-14-34 .

(b) Only enrollment eligible students shall be enrolled in a completion special school.

(b) Only enrollment eligible students shall be enrolled in a completion special school.

(c) Students in grades nine through 12 who are enrolled in a school in their resident school system shall be permitted to attend one or more classes in a completion special school's credit recovery, dropout prevention, or academic intervention program on a part-time basis as program students, subject to the following conditions: (1) The completion special school has available classroom space; (2) Such student shall not be included in the count provided for in Code Section 20-2-161 of the completion special school; (3) Such student remains enrolled in his or her resident school system; and (4) Such student's resident school system is party to a current collaborative operating agreement with such completion special school which shall include, but shall not be limited to, provisions for the following: (A) Funding to be provided by the resident school system to the completion special school for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection, which funding shall be no less than what is required in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2096.6 ; (B) The number and qualifications of student liaisons to be employed by the resident school system to provide academic support and monitoring for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection and the relevant terms and conditions for how such liaisons will provide such support and monitoring; and (C) Such other requirements as may be established by the state board consistent with this article.

(c) Students in grades nine through 12 who are enrolled in a school in their resident school system shall be permitted to attend one or more classes in a completion special school's credit recovery, dropout prevention, or academic intervention program on a part-time basis as program students, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The completion special school has available classroom space;

(1) The completion special school has available classroom space;

(2) Such student shall not be included in the count provided for in Code Section 20-2-161 of the completion special school;

(2) Such student shall not be included in the count provided for in Code Section 20-2-161 of the completion special school;

(3) Such student remains enrolled in his or her resident school system; and

(3) Such student remains enrolled in his or her resident school system; and

(4) Such student's resident school system is party to a current collaborative operating agreement with such completion special school which shall include, but shall not be limited to, provisions for the following: (A) Funding to be provided by the resident school system to the completion special school for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection, which funding shall be no less than what is required in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2096.6 ; (B) The number and qualifications of student liaisons to be employed by the resident school system to provide academic support and monitoring for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection and the relevant terms and conditions for how such liaisons will provide such support and monitoring; and (C) Such other requirements as may be established by the state board consistent with this article.

(4) Such student's resident school system is party to a current collaborative operating agreement with such completion special school which shall include, but shall not be limited to, provisions for the following:

(A) Funding to be provided by the resident school system to the completion special school for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection, which funding shall be no less than what is required in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2096.6 ;

(A) Funding to be provided by the resident school system to the completion special school for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection, which funding shall be no less than what is required in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2096.6 ;

(B) The number and qualifications of student liaisons to be employed by the resident school system to provide academic support and monitoring for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection and the relevant terms and conditions for how such liaisons will provide such support and monitoring; and

(B) The number and qualifications of student liaisons to be employed by the resident school system to provide academic support and monitoring for program students who attend such school as provided in this subsection and the relevant terms and conditions for how such liaisons will provide such support and monitoring; and

(C) Such other requirements as may be established by the state board consistent with this article.

(C) Such other requirements as may be established by the state board consistent with this article.

(d) The state board shall be authorized to approve a request by a completion special school for a waiver or variance of specifically identified state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures or provisions of this chapter. 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.

(d) The state board shall be authorized to approve a request by a completion special school for a waiver or variance of specifically identified state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures or provisions of this chapter. 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. § 20-2-1160 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1160
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1160
Status: in_force

(a) Every county, city, or other independent board of education shall constitute a tribunal for hearing and determining any matter of local controversy in reference to the construction or administration of the school law, with power to summon witnesses and take testimony if necessary. When such local board has made a decision, it shall be binding on the parties; provided, however, that the board shall notify the parties in writing of the decision and of their right to appeal the decision to the State Board of Education and shall clearly describe the procedure and requirements for such an appeal which are provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(a) Every county, city, or other independent board of education shall constitute a tribunal for hearing and determining any matter of local controversy in reference to the construction or administration of the school law, with power to summon witnesses and take testimony if necessary. When such local board has made a decision, it shall be binding on the parties; provided, however, that the board shall notify the parties in writing of the decision and of their right to appeal the decision to the State Board of Education and shall clearly describe the procedure and requirements for such an appeal which are provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(b) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the local board rendered on a contested issue after a hearing shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the State Board of Education. The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation.

(b) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the local board rendered on a contested issue after a hearing shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the State Board of Education. The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation.

(c) Where an appeal is taken to the state board, the state board shall notify the parties in writing of its decision within 25 days after hearing thereon and of their right to appeal the decision to the superior court of the county wherein the local board of education is located and shall clearly describe the procedure and requirements for such an appeal which are provided in this subsection and in subsection (d) of this Code section. Any party aggrieved thereby may appeal to the superior court of the county wherein the local board of education is situated. Such appeal shall be filed in writing within 30 days after the decision of the state board. Within ten days after filing of such appeal, it shall be the duty of the State School Superintendent to transmit to the superior court a copy of the record and transcript sent up from the local board as well as the decision and any order of the state board, certified as true and correct.

(c) Where an appeal is taken to the state board, the state board shall notify the parties in writing of its decision within 25 days after hearing thereon and of their right to appeal the decision to the superior court of the county wherein the local board of education is located and shall clearly describe the procedure and requirements for such an appeal which are provided in this subsection and in subsection (d) of this Code section. Any party aggrieved thereby may appeal to the superior court of the county wherein the local board of education is situated. Such appeal shall be filed in writing within 30 days after the decision of the state board. Within ten days after filing of such appeal, it shall be the duty of the State School Superintendent to transmit to the superior court a copy of the record and transcript sent up from the local board as well as the decision and any order of the state board, certified as true and correct.

(d) The following form shall be sufficient for an appeal: “In re ____________________ ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________ _____ hereby appeals to the _____ from the decision of _____ rendered in the above-stated matter on _____. This _____ day of _____, _____.”

(d) The following form shall be sufficient for an appeal:

“In re ____________________

______________________________________________________

_______________________________________

_____ hereby appeals to the _____ from the decision of _____ rendered in the above-stated matter on _____.

This _____ day of _____, _____.”

(e) Neither the state board nor the superior court shall consider any question in matters before the local board nor consider the matter de novo, and the review by the state board or the superior court shall be confined to the record. In the superior court, the appeal shall be determined by the judge sitting without a jury.

(e) Neither the state board nor the superior court shall consider any question in matters before the local board nor consider the matter de novo, and the review by the state board or the superior court shall be confined to the record. In the superior court, the appeal shall be determined by the judge sitting without a jury.

(f) The procedures provided in subsections (a) through (e) of this Code section shall not be applicable to disabled children when a hearing is necessary to decide a complaint made under the federal Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. 1 The state board shall promulgate by rules and regulations an impartial due process procedure for hearing and determining any matter of local controversy in reference to the construction or administration of the school law with respect to disabled children as such term is defined by the state board. Any tribunal which the state board shall empower to hear such cases shall have the power to summon witnesses and take testimony as such tribunal deems it necessary. In promulgating such rules and regulations, the state board shall consult with local boards of education and other local school officials in order to establish procedures required by this subsection which will coordinate, to the extent practicable, with the administrative practices of such local boards.

(f) The procedures provided in subsections (a) through (e) of this Code section shall not be applicable to disabled children when a hearing is necessary to decide a complaint made under the federal Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. 1 The state board shall promulgate by rules and regulations an impartial due process procedure for hearing and determining any matter of local controversy in reference to the construction or administration of the school law with respect to disabled children as such term is defined by the state board. Any tribunal which the state board shall empower to hear such cases shall have the power to summon witnesses and take testimony as such tribunal deems it necessary. In promulgating such rules and regulations, the state board shall consult with local boards of education and other local school officials in order to establish procedures required by this subsection which will coordinate, to the extent practicable, with the administrative practices of such local boards.

1 20 U.S.C.A. § 1415 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-316-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-316-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-316.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ 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 schools in this state participate.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ 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 schools in this state participate.

(b) No high school which receives funding under this article 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 athletic association unless the charter, bylaws, or other governing documents of such athletic association provide that a student shall not lose eligibility to participate as a team member on an interscholastic sports team solely because such student participates during the school year at any time outside of regular season, including playoffs, in a national competitive event, such as an all-star or showcase event, that is not sanctioned by such athletic association.

(b) No high school which receives funding under this article 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 athletic association unless the charter, bylaws, or other governing documents of such athletic association provide that a student shall not lose eligibility to participate as a team member on an interscholastic sports team solely because such student participates during the school year at any time outside of regular season, including playoffs, in a national competitive event, such as an all-star or showcase event, that is not sanctioned by such athletic association.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-833 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-833
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-833
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Student teaching” means the full-time component of a teacher education program in which a student preparing for the education profession is jointly assigned by a teacher education institution and a school system, state operated school, or school operated by the United States Department of Defense on a military reservation for classroom experience and which is designated in a teacher education program approved by the Professional Standards Commission as student teaching or internship. (2) “Supervising teacher” means a public school teacher who is employed by a local board of education, state operated school, or school operated by the United States Department of Defense on a military reservation and who is designated to provide professional supervisory services in the supervision of a specific student teacher. (3) “Supervising teacher services certificate” or “teacher support specialist certificate” means a supplementary certificate available from the Professional Standards Commission to persons who have completed a supervising teacher or teacher support specialist program approved by the commission.

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

(1) “Student teaching” means the full-time component of a teacher education program in which a student preparing for the education profession is jointly assigned by a teacher education institution and a school system, state operated school, or school operated by the United States Department of Defense on a military reservation for classroom experience and which is designated in a teacher education program approved by the Professional Standards Commission as student teaching or internship.

(1) “Student teaching” means the full-time component of a teacher education program in which a student preparing for the education profession is jointly assigned by a teacher education institution and a school system, state operated school, or school operated by the United States Department of Defense on a military reservation for classroom experience and which is designated in a teacher education program approved by the Professional Standards Commission as student teaching or internship.

(2) “Supervising teacher” means a public school teacher who is employed by a local board of education, state operated school, or school operated by the United States Department of Defense on a military reservation and who is designated to provide professional supervisory services in the supervision of a specific student teacher.

(2) “Supervising teacher” means a public school teacher who is employed by a local board of education, state operated school, or school operated by the United States Department of Defense on a military reservation and who is designated to provide professional supervisory services in the supervision of a specific student teacher.

(3) “Supervising teacher services certificate” or “teacher support specialist certificate” means a supplementary certificate available from the Professional Standards Commission to persons who have completed a supervising teacher or teacher support specialist program approved by the commission.

(3) “Supervising teacher services certificate” or “teacher support specialist certificate” means a supplementary certificate available from the Professional Standards Commission to persons who have completed a supervising teacher or teacher support specialist program approved by the commission.

(b) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish minimum requirements to be met by each supervising teacher or teacher support specialist.

(b) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish minimum requirements to be met by each supervising teacher or teacher support specialist.

(c) The Department of Education shall make payments to supervising teachers or teacher support specialists for each quarter or semester in which services are provided by such personnel as determined by the Professional Standards Commission and in the following amounts: (1) A teacher who meets the minimum requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and holds a valid supervising teacher or teacher support specialist certificate shall receive $750.00 for each such quarter or semester; and (2) A teacher who meets the minimum requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section but does not hold a valid supervising teacher or teacher support specialist certificate shall receive $50.00 for each such quarter or semester.

(c) The Department of Education shall make payments to supervising teachers or teacher support specialists for each quarter or semester in which services are provided by such personnel as determined by the Professional Standards Commission and in the following amounts:

(1) A teacher who meets the minimum requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and holds a valid supervising teacher or teacher support specialist certificate shall receive $750.00 for each such quarter or semester; and

(1) A teacher who meets the minimum requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and holds a valid supervising teacher or teacher support specialist certificate shall receive $750.00 for each such quarter or semester; and

(2) A teacher who meets the minimum requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section but does not hold a valid supervising teacher or teacher support specialist certificate shall receive $50.00 for each such quarter or semester.

(2) A teacher who meets the minimum requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section but does not hold a valid supervising teacher or teacher support specialist certificate shall receive $50.00 for each such quarter or semester.

(d) Payments made under this Code section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any compensation otherwise payable to supervising teachers or teacher support specialists. Such payments shall be made from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Department of Education. In the event that in any fiscal year sufficient funds are not appropriated or available to make the full amount of all payments provided for in this Code section, the payment to each supervising teacher or teacher support specialist shall be reduced pro rata.

(d) Payments made under this Code section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any compensation otherwise payable to supervising teachers or teacher support specialists. Such payments shall be made from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Department of Education. In the event that in any fiscal year sufficient funds are not appropriated or available to make the full amount of all payments provided for in this Code section, the payment to each supervising teacher or teacher support specialist shall be reduced pro rata.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-751-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-751.7
Status: in_force

(a) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish a state mandated process for students to follow in reporting instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator, or other school employee toward a student which shall not prohibit the ability of a student to report the incident to law enforcement authorities. Each local school system shall be required to implement and follow such state mandated process and shall include the mandated process in student handbooks and in employee handbooks or policies.

(a) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish a state mandated process for students to follow in reporting instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher, administrator, or other school employee toward a student which shall not prohibit the ability of a student to report the incident to law enforcement authorities. Each local school system shall be required to implement and follow such state mandated process and shall include the mandated process in student handbooks and in employee handbooks or policies.

(b) If it is determined through the state mandated process established pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section that a complaint against a teacher, administrator, or other school employee is unsubstantiated and without merit, the local school system shall, at the request of the aggrieved party, submit a written statement to that effect to all local print and television media outlets that published any articles or reported any news relating to such complaint against the teacher, administrator, or employee.

(b) If it is determined through the state mandated process established pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section that a complaint against a teacher, administrator, or other school employee is unsubstantiated and without merit, the local school system shall, at the request of the aggrieved party, submit a written statement to that effect to all local print and television media outlets that published any articles or reported any news relating to such complaint against the teacher, administrator, or employee.

(c) The Professional Standards Commission shall coordinate a training program on educator sexual misconduct. Such program shall be delivered by trained staff from the Professional Standards Commission, regional educational service agencies, and local school systems. The superintendent of each local school system shall ensure that all certified staff in its school system receive such training.

(c) The Professional Standards Commission shall coordinate a training program on educator sexual misconduct. Such program shall be delivered by trained staff from the Professional Standards Commission, regional educational service agencies, and local school systems. The superintendent of each local school system shall ensure that all certified staff in its school system receive such training.

(d)(1) The staff of the Professional Standards Commission shall be authorized, without notification to the Professional Standards Commission, to immediately open an investigation submitted to the commission by a local school superintendent, with approval of the local board of education, of a complaint by a student against an educator alleging a sexual offense, as provided for in Code Sections 16-6-1 through 16-6-17 , 16-6-20 , 16-6-22.2 , or 16-12-100 . (2) The Professional Standards Commission shall have on staff a minimum of one investigator specifically trained in investigating educator sexual misconduct. The investigation of any complaint of sexual misconduct shall be completed in no more than 60 days and shall be presented at the commission meeting immediately following the conclusion of the investigation. (3) If the Professional Standards Commission's review of the investigative report results in a sanction against the educator, the educator shall have the right to appeal the commission decision to a hearing before an administrative law judge within 90 days of such sanction.

(d)(1) The staff of the Professional Standards Commission shall be authorized, without notification to the Professional Standards Commission, to immediately open an investigation submitted to the commission by a local school superintendent, with approval of the local board of education, of a complaint by a student against an educator alleging a sexual offense, as provided for in Code Sections 16-6-1 through 16-6-17 , 16-6-20 , 16-6-22.2 , or 16-12-100 .

(d)(1) The staff of the Professional Standards Commission shall be authorized, without notification to the Professional Standards Commission, to immediately open an investigation submitted to the commission by a local school superintendent, with approval of the local board of education, of a complaint by a student against an educator alleging a sexual offense, as provided for in Code Sections 16-6-1 through 16-6-17 , 16-6-20 , 16-6-22.2 , or 16-12-100 .

(2) The Professional Standards Commission shall have on staff a minimum of one investigator specifically trained in investigating educator sexual misconduct. The investigation of any complaint of sexual misconduct shall be completed in no more than 60 days and shall be presented at the commission meeting immediately following the conclusion of the investigation.

(2) The Professional Standards Commission shall have on staff a minimum of one investigator specifically trained in investigating educator sexual misconduct. The investigation of any complaint of sexual misconduct shall be completed in no more than 60 days and shall be presented at the commission meeting immediately following the conclusion of the investigation.

(3) If the Professional Standards Commission's review of the investigative report results in a sanction against the educator, the educator shall have the right to appeal the commission decision to a hearing before an administrative law judge within 90 days of such sanction.

(3) If the Professional Standards Commission's review of the investigative report results in a sanction against the educator, the educator shall have the right to appeal the commission decision to a hearing before an administrative law judge within 90 days of such sanction.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2080 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2080
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2080
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) State charter schools can serve as a complement to the educational opportunities provided by local boards of education in the state's system of public education; and (2) State charter schools do not supplant public schools operated by local boards of education but provide options to enhance public educational opportunities.

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) State charter schools can serve as a complement to the educational opportunities provided by local boards of education in the state's system of public education; and

(1) State charter schools can serve as a complement to the educational opportunities provided by local boards of education in the state's system of public education; and

(2) State charter schools do not supplant public schools operated by local boards of education but provide options to enhance public educational opportunities.

(2) State charter schools do not supplant public schools operated by local boards of education but provide options to enhance public educational opportunities.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that there be established a state-level commission under the authority of the State Board of Education whose primary focus is the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that there be established a state-level commission under the authority of the State Board of Education whose primary focus is the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1113 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1113
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1113
Status: in_force

The scale of pay for substitute drivers shall be determined by the board of education of each system in which a school bus driver utilizing sick leave under this part is employed.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the Board of Early Care and Learning.

(1) “ Board ” means the Board of Early Care and Learning.

(2) “ Change of ownership applicant ” means any licensed or commissioned early care and education program applying for a new license or commission to operate an early care and education program.

(2) “ Change of ownership applicant ” means any licensed or commissioned early care and education program applying for a new license or commission to operate an early care and education program.

(3) “ Child care learning center ” means any place operated by a person, society, agency, corporation, institution, or group wherein are received for pay for group care for less than 24 hours per day, without transfer of legal custody, seven or more children under 18 years of age; provided, however, that this term shall not include a private school which provides kindergarten through grade 12 education, meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690 , and is accredited by one or more of the entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519 and which provides care before, after, or both before and after the customary school day to its students as an auxiliary service to such students during the regular school year only.

(3) “ Child care learning center ” means any place operated by a person, society, agency, corporation, institution, or group wherein are received for pay for group care for less than 24 hours per day, without transfer of legal custody, seven or more children under 18 years of age; provided, however, that this term shall not include a private school which provides kindergarten through grade 12 education, meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690 , and is accredited by one or more of the entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519 and which provides care before, after, or both before and after the customary school day to its students as an auxiliary service to such students during the regular school year only.

(4) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of early care and learning.

(4) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of early care and learning.

(5) “ Department ” means the Department of Early Care and Learning.

(5) “ Department ” means the Department of Early Care and Learning.

(6) “ Early care and education programs ” include all support centers, family child care learning homes, and child care learning centers, regardless of whether such homes or centers offer education.

(6) “ Early care and education programs ” include all support centers, family child care learning homes, and child care learning centers, regardless of whether such homes or centers offer education.

(7) “ Early childhood ” means the period of childhood from birth to age six.

(7) “ Early childhood ” means the period of childhood from birth to age six.

(8) “ Family child care learning home ” means a private residence operated by any person who receives therein for pay for supervision and care less than 24 hours per day, without transfer of legal custody, at least three but not more than six children under 13 years of age who are not related to such person and whose parents or guardians are not residents in the same private residence; provided, however, that the total number of unrelated children cared for in such home, for pay and not for pay, may not exceed six children under 13 years of age at one time.

(8) “ Family child care learning home ” means a private residence operated by any person who receives therein for pay for supervision and care less than 24 hours per day, without transfer of legal custody, at least three but not more than six children under 13 years of age who are not related to such person and whose parents or guardians are not residents in the same private residence; provided, however, that the total number of unrelated children cared for in such home, for pay and not for pay, may not exceed six children under 13 years of age at one time.

(9) “ License ” means the document issued by the department authorizing the operation of a family child care learning home or child care learning center.

(9) “ License ” means the document issued by the department authorizing the operation of a family child care learning home or child care learning center.

(10) “ Permit ” means the temporary document issued by the department authorizing a family child care learning home or child care learning center to operate without a license for a limited term to be determined by the department.

(10) “ Permit ” means the temporary document issued by the department authorizing a family child care learning home or child care learning center to operate without a license for a limited term to be determined by the department.

(11) “ Registration ” means the document issued by the department to any business entity operating as a support center.

(11) “ Registration ” means the document issued by the department to any business entity operating as a support center.

(12) “ Support center ” means any business entity registered with the department that makes available potential employees for family child care learning homes or child care learning centers and that receives no children for care. Such term shall include but not be limited to a temporary staffing agency, a university, or an independent contractor.

(12) “ Support center ” means any business entity registered with the department that makes available potential employees for family child care learning homes or child care learning centers and that receives no children for care. Such term shall include but not be limited to a temporary staffing agency, a university, or an independent contractor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-184 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-184
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-184
Status: in_force

All program weights, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salary for at least one media specialist for an appropriate base size school pursuant to Code Section 20-2-181 and to provide media center materials and equipment, including computer hardware and software, as essential to support instructional programs authorized under Part 3 of this article, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-569 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-569
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-569
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issue of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under this part and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon, if any, and the premium, if any. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the authority in respect to such bonds shall be governed by Code Sections 20-2-550 through 20-2-568 insofar as they may be applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-73-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-73-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-73.2
Status: in_force

(a) After June 30, 2010, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be the successor to and a continuation of the former Georgia Agrirama Development Authority provided under former provisions of Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 as such existed on June 30, 2010, and shall continue the mission of the former authority.

(a) After June 30, 2010, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be the successor to and a continuation of the former Georgia Agrirama Development Authority provided under former provisions of Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 as such existed on June 30, 2010, and shall continue the mission of the former authority.

(b) The change of the governance of the State Museum of Agriculture and its continuation, as provided in this Code section, shall in no way affect any existing obligations, liabilities, or rights of the authority as such existed on June 30, 2010. All such obligations, liabilities, and rights are transferred to, vested in, and assumed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. All existing contracts and agreements between any party and the authority shall not be affected by this Code section but shall continue in full force and effect, without interruption, as contracts or agreements of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(b) The change of the governance of the State Museum of Agriculture and its continuation, as provided in this Code section, shall in no way affect any existing obligations, liabilities, or rights of the authority as such existed on June 30, 2010. All such obligations, liabilities, and rights are transferred to, vested in, and assumed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. All existing contracts and agreements between any party and the authority shall not be affected by this Code section but shall continue in full force and effect, without interruption, as contracts or agreements of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(c) All right, title, interest, and ownership of all assets, including all real estate, of the authority are transferred to and vested in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(c) All right, title, interest, and ownership of all assets, including all real estate, of the authority are transferred to and vested in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-393 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-393
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-393
Status: in_force

Any county board of education borrowing money under this part shall borrow it at as low a rate of interest as possible. The county board is authorized to pay the interest on the money out of the public school fund for the county.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-395-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-395-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-395.3
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall by rule and regulation establish a repayment schedule or schedules for loans made under this subpart. Students shall be required to pay accrued interest annually on the loan or loans while attending a postsecondary institution except in cases of financial hardship. Students shall not be required to begin the repayment of the principal of such loans until the earliest occurrence of one of the following: (1) The student completes his or her course of study; (2) The student graduates from an eligible postsecondary institution; (3) One calendar year after the student's eligibility for a loan under this subpart ends in accordance with subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-395.1 ; or (4) The student has not been enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution for two academic quarters or two academic semesters.

(a) The authority shall by rule and regulation establish a repayment schedule or schedules for loans made under this subpart. Students shall be required to pay accrued interest annually on the loan or loans while attending a postsecondary institution except in cases of financial hardship. Students shall not be required to begin the repayment of the principal of such loans until the earliest occurrence of one of the following:

(1) The student completes his or her course of study;

(1) The student completes his or her course of study;

(2) The student graduates from an eligible postsecondary institution;

(2) The student graduates from an eligible postsecondary institution;

(3) One calendar year after the student's eligibility for a loan under this subpart ends in accordance with subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-395.1 ; or

(3) One calendar year after the student's eligibility for a loan under this subpart ends in accordance with subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-395.1 ; or

(4) The student has not been enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution for two academic quarters or two academic semesters.

(4) The student has not been enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution for two academic quarters or two academic semesters.

(b) If the student defaults on the repayment of one or more loans under this subpart, the interest rate for such loan or loans shall be converted to the reasonable interest rate as defined in Code Section 20-3-395 .

(b) If the student defaults on the repayment of one or more loans under this subpart, the interest rate for such loan or loans shall be converted to the reasonable interest rate as defined in Code Section 20-3-395 .

(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a student may service cancel a loan described in this subpart in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority if such student is employed by and agrees to teach in a public school in Georgia as a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to a student pursuant to this subpart.

(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a student may service cancel a loan described in this subpart in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority if such student is employed by and agrees to teach in a public school in Georgia as a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to a student pursuant to this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-315 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-315
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-315
Status: in_force

The executive director of the commission, or president, if designated by such title by the board of commissioners, shall serve as the executive director or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, and chief executive officer of the authority. The executive director shall provide for maintenance of accurate and permanent minutes and records of all proceedings and activities of the board of directors and the authority and have authority and responsibility to implement and carry out all administrative powers, duties, and functions of the authority in accordance with governing state and federal laws and rules, regulations, and policies prescribed by the board of directors. The treasurer of the commission shall serve as treasurer of the authority. The treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds made available to or for the use of the authority by the General Assembly or otherwise in accordance with law and as may be directed by the board of directors. The secretary of the commission shall serve as secretary of the authority. Other officers of the commission who are assigned duties and responsibilities relative to the purposes of the authority may be designated as officers of the authority. The foregoing officers and all other employees, professional personnel, agents, experts, consultants, and persons employed or retained by the commission who are assigned duties and responsibilities relative to the purposes of the authority shall perform such assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with this part. Fidelity bond coverage of officers, employees, and members of the commission provided pursuant to paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-3-235 and covering such persons who are performing duties and responsibilities relative to the authority pursuant to this part shall also be conditioned as to the insured and in such respects and for such sums as the board of directors determines necessary to protect the interests of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-267 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-267
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-267
Status: in_force

The corporation 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 corporation, the source of such funds, and all expenditures of the corporation. Agency, federal, and other funds of the corporation, determined to be available for such purposes, may be used to discharge any guaranty obligation of the corporation, to pay any state interest subsidy and lender discount payment obligations of the corporation, and to pay expenses and operating costs incurred by the corporation, including payments to the commission to defray expenses and operating costs of the corporation paid or to be paid by the commission for or on behalf of the corporation. No funds of the corporation shall lapse to the state as of the close of any fiscal year.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-766 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-766
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-766
Status: in_force

Before any chronic disciplinary problem student is permitted to return from an expulsion or suspension, the school to which the student is to be readmitted shall request by telephone call and by either certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested or first-class mail at least one parent or guardian to schedule and attend a conference with the principal or his or her designee to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correction plan. Failure of the parent or guardian to attend shall not preclude the student from being readmitted to the school. At the discretion of the principal, a teacher, counselor, or other person may attend the conference. The principal shall ensure that a notation of the conference is placed in the student's permanent file.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-90 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-90
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-90
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Student Organization Responsibility for Drug Abuse Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-17 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-17
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-17
Status: in_force

The commissioner and the State School Superintendent, with the concurrence of the board for the department and the State Board of Education, are authorized to transfer programs relating to early childhood education from the Department of Education to the department, as long as such programs are not expressly assigned to the Department of Education by statute.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-49-13 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-49-13
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-49.13
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall report the percentage of students with each state funded characteristic included in Code Section 20-2-161 at the local school system and school levels.

(a) The office shall report the percentage of students with each state funded characteristic included in Code Section 20-2-161 at the local school system and school levels.

(b) The office shall create and publish an online sortable data base for each local school system and school on per student expenditures used to determine the financial efficiency rating calculated by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-33 and as delineated in Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(x) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

(b) The office shall create and publish an online sortable data base for each local school system and school on per student expenditures used to determine the financial efficiency rating calculated by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-33 and as delineated in Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(x) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

(c) The office shall report the relative financial performance of local school systems and schools.

(c) The office shall report the relative financial performance of local school systems and schools.

(d) The Department of Education shall publish annually on its website all underlying fiscal data that inform the financial efficiency rating calculated by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-33 and an explanation of the fiscal data that inform the financial efficiency rating on a disaggregated basis.

(d) The Department of Education shall publish annually on its website all underlying fiscal data that inform the financial efficiency rating calculated by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-33 and an explanation of the fiscal data that inform the financial efficiency rating on a disaggregated basis.

(e) All state and local government entities, including the Department of Education, Department of Audits and Accounts, Office of Planning and Budget, the office, and local school systems shall cooperate with and assist each other in complying with this part.

(e) All state and local government entities, including the Department of Education, Department of Audits and Accounts, Office of Planning and Budget, the office, and local school systems shall cooperate with and assist each other in complying with this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-983 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-983
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-983
Status: in_force

(a) The Professional Standards Commission existing June 30, 1991, is abolished and the term of office of the members of such abolished commission shall expire July 1, 1991. A new Professional Standards Commission is created and attached to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only. The commission shall consist of 18 members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. The term of office of members of the commission shall be three years; except the initial appointments shall begin July 1, 1991, and shall be: six for one year, six for two years, and six for three years. Members of the commission may serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. A member may be reappointed to the commission only one time. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments. If a member for any reason discontinues employment or service in the category from which he or she was appointed, that person may not be eligible for reappointment to the commission as a representative of that category. If a member elects to take employment outside the State of Georgia, that person is no longer eligible to serve on the commission. The Governor may remove any member from the commission for misconduct or malfeasance in office, incapacity, or neglect of duty. All members of the commission are to be confirmed by the Senate. Any appointment made by the Governor when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until the appointment is acted upon by the Senate.

(a) The Professional Standards Commission existing June 30, 1991, is abolished and the term of office of the members of such abolished commission shall expire July 1, 1991. A new Professional Standards Commission is created and attached to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only. The commission shall consist of 18 members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. The term of office of members of the commission shall be three years; except the initial appointments shall begin July 1, 1991, and shall be: six for one year, six for two years, and six for three years. Members of the commission may serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. A member may be reappointed to the commission only one time. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments. If a member for any reason discontinues employment or service in the category from which he or she was appointed, that person may not be eligible for reappointment to the commission as a representative of that category. If a member elects to take employment outside the State of Georgia, that person is no longer eligible to serve on the commission. The Governor may remove any member from the commission for misconduct or malfeasance in office, incapacity, or neglect of duty. All members of the commission are to be confirmed by the Senate. Any appointment made by the Governor when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until the appointment is acted upon by the Senate.

(b) The membership of the commission shall consist of: (1) Nine teachers, not more than one of whom shall be from a state or regionally accredited private school, holding a valid professional certificate; including at least two classroom teachers assigned within the grades kindergarten through five, two classroom teachers assigned within the grades six through eight, and two classroom teachers assigned within grades nine through 12; (2) Two administrators actively engaged in administration and holding a valid professional certificate; (3) Two faculty members from state or regionally approved teacher education institutions; (4) Two members of local boards of education; and (5) Three representatives of business or other private sector groups with an interest in improving Georgia public schools.

(b) The membership of the commission shall consist of:

(1) Nine teachers, not more than one of whom shall be from a state or regionally accredited private school, holding a valid professional certificate; including at least two classroom teachers assigned within the grades kindergarten through five, two classroom teachers assigned within the grades six through eight, and two classroom teachers assigned within grades nine through 12;

(1) Nine teachers, not more than one of whom shall be from a state or regionally accredited private school, holding a valid professional certificate; including at least two classroom teachers assigned within the grades kindergarten through five, two classroom teachers assigned within the grades six through eight, and two classroom teachers assigned within grades nine through 12;

(2) Two administrators actively engaged in administration and holding a valid professional certificate;

(2) Two administrators actively engaged in administration and holding a valid professional certificate;

(3) Two faculty members from state or regionally approved teacher education institutions;

(3) Two faculty members from state or regionally approved teacher education institutions;

(4) Two members of local boards of education; and

(4) Two members of local boards of education; and

(5) Three representatives of business or other private sector groups with an interest in improving Georgia public schools.

(5) Three representatives of business or other private sector groups with an interest in improving Georgia public schools.

(c) Appointments shall be made by the Governor with consideration given to nominees submitted by professional educator organizations and other education organizations.

(c) Appointments shall be made by the Governor with consideration given to nominees submitted by professional educator organizations and other education organizations.

(d) All members of the commission, except representatives of teacher education institutions, members of local boards of education, and the representatives of business or other private sector groups, shall hold valid professional Georgia teaching certificates and shall have been actively engaged in teaching or providing related educational, administrative, or supervisory services in an approved school or approved institution of higher education with state or regionally approved teacher education programs for at least three years immediately preceding appointment. All members of the commission shall be residents of the State of Georgia.

(d) All members of the commission, except representatives of teacher education institutions, members of local boards of education, and the representatives of business or other private sector groups, shall hold valid professional Georgia teaching certificates and shall have been actively engaged in teaching or providing related educational, administrative, or supervisory services in an approved school or approved institution of higher education with state or regionally approved teacher education programs for at least three years immediately preceding appointment. All members of the commission shall be residents of the State of Georgia.

(e) The commission may remove any commissioner from office for neglect of duty, incompetency, or revocation or suspension of his or her certificate issued by the Professional Standards Commission or when such commissioner ceases to be employed full time as an educator in the capacity and position from which he or she was appointed. After such removal, or in the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, or for any other reason, the Governor shall appoint a successor as provided in this Code section to serve the unexpired term.

(e) The commission may remove any commissioner from office for neglect of duty, incompetency, or revocation or suspension of his or her certificate issued by the Professional Standards Commission or when such commissioner ceases to be employed full time as an educator in the capacity and position from which he or she was appointed. After such removal, or in the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, or for any other reason, the Governor shall appoint a successor as provided in this Code section to serve the unexpired term.
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-1
Status: in_force

(a) There is created at and in connection with the University System of Georgia, the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to be physically located within a college or institution of the University System of Georgia which awards Bachelor of Science degrees in rural community development.

(a) There is created at and in connection with the University System of Georgia, the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to be physically located within a college or institution of the University System of Georgia which awards Bachelor of Science degrees in rural community development.

(b)(1) The director of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall be appointed by the president of the college or institution in which said center is physically located, provided that such appointment shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the Georgia Rural Development Council. The director shall continue to serve in such position until his or her resignation or until the appointment of a new director by the president of the college or institution in which said center is physically located and such appointment is approved by a majority vote of such council. (2) Subject to appropriations, the director shall be authorized to employ such personnel as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(b)(1) The director of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall be appointed by the president of the college or institution in which said center is physically located, provided that such appointment shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the Georgia Rural Development Council. The director shall continue to serve in such position until his or her resignation or until the appointment of a new director by the president of the college or institution in which said center is physically located and such appointment is approved by a majority vote of such council.

(b)(1) The director of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall be appointed by the president of the college or institution in which said center is physically located, provided that such appointment shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the Georgia Rural Development Council. The director shall continue to serve in such position until his or her resignation or until the appointment of a new director by the president of the college or institution in which said center is physically located and such appointment is approved by a majority vote of such council.

(2) Subject to appropriations, the director shall be authorized to employ such personnel as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Subject to appropriations, the director shall be authorized to employ such personnel as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-15 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-15
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-15
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized and is designated the proper state agency to receive all federal funds and any other funds that may be appropriated, granted, or otherwise made available to the state for educational television purposes at all levels of education and shall, after receipt of such funds, use, allot, or distribute them in accordance with the intent, terms, and conditions of such appropriations and grants.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-180 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-180
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-180
Status: in_force

This article shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-34 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-34
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-34
Status: in_force

All employees who were formerly employed by the State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education and who have become employees of the Technical College System of Georgia under this article shall continue to have all rights and benefits of employment, including retirement benefits, that they had when employed by the State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-4
Status: in_force

The Department of Early Care and Learning shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of voluntary pre-kindergarten, which shall be known as “Georgia's Pre-K Program”;

(1) To administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of voluntary pre-kindergarten, which shall be known as “Georgia's Pre-K Program”;

(2) To administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of preschool and child development programs, such as Even Start and child care regulation and food programs;

(2) To administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of preschool and child development programs, such as Even Start and child care regulation and food programs;

(3) To act as the agent of the federal government in conformity with this chapter and the administration of any federal funds granted to the state to aid in the furtherance of any functions of the department;

(3) To act as the agent of the federal government in conformity with this chapter and the administration of any federal funds granted to the state to aid in the furtherance of any functions of the department;

(4) To assist local units of administration in this state so as to assure the proliferation of services under this chapter;

(4) To assist local units of administration in this state so as to assure the proliferation of services under this chapter;

(5) To regulate early care and education programs in accordance with this chapter;

(5) To regulate early care and education programs in accordance with this chapter;

(6) To improve the quality, availability, and affordability of child care in this state;

(6) To improve the quality, availability, and affordability of child care in this state;

(7) To serve as the Head Start state collaboration office;

(7) To serve as the Head Start state collaboration office;

(8) To establish and collect annual fees for licensure, registration, or commission of early care and education programs. Such fees so established shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees established shall help defray the direct and indirect costs to the department in performing such function. The department shall remit all fees collected to the general fund of the state;

(8) To establish and collect annual fees for licensure, registration, or commission of early care and education programs. Such fees so established shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees established shall help defray the direct and indirect costs to the department in performing such function. The department shall remit all fees collected to the general fund of the state;

(9) To recommend in writing to the owner of any early care and education program licensed by the department that such program carry liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect its clients. Any such program which after receiving such recommendation is not covered by liability insurance shall post that fact in a conspicuous place in the program and shall notify the parent or guardian of each child under the care of the program in writing. Such notice shall be in at least 1/2 inch letters. Each such parent or guardian must acknowledge receipt of such notice in writing, and a copy of such acknowledgment shall be maintained on file at the program at all times while the child attends the program and for 12 months after the child's last date of attendance. Failure to do so may subject the owner of the program to a civil fine of $1,000.00 for each such infraction;

(9) To recommend in writing to the owner of any early care and education program licensed by the department that such program carry liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect its clients. Any such program which after receiving such recommendation is not covered by liability insurance shall post that fact in a conspicuous place in the program and shall notify the parent or guardian of each child under the care of the program in writing. Such notice shall be in at least 1/2 inch letters. Each such parent or guardian must acknowledge receipt of such notice in writing, and a copy of such acknowledgment shall be maintained on file at the program at all times while the child attends the program and for 12 months after the child's last date of attendance. Failure to do so may subject the owner of the program to a civil fine of $1,000.00 for each such infraction;

(10) To administer any programs assigned to it administratively by the Governor pursuant to his or her powers or any programs for which the Governor designates the department as the lead agency in the state for a federal program;

(10) To administer any programs assigned to it administratively by the Governor pursuant to his or her powers or any programs for which the Governor designates the department as the lead agency in the state for a federal program;

(11) To perform any other functions as agreed upon between the department and the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services), pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-8 ;

(11) To perform any other functions as agreed upon between the department and the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services), pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-8 ;

(12) To perform any other functions as agreed upon between the department and the Department of Education, in accordance with Code Section 20-1A-17 ;

(12) To perform any other functions as agreed upon between the department and the Department of Education, in accordance with Code Section 20-1A-17 ;

(13) To exercise the powers reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, contracting for services; and

(13) To exercise the powers reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, contracting for services; and

(14) To solicit and accept donations, contributions, grants, bequests, gifts of money and property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration, from any person, firm, or corporation or from any state, county, municipal corporation, local government, or governing body, or from the federal government to enable it to carry out its functions and purpose.

(14) To solicit and accept donations, contributions, grants, bequests, gifts of money and property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration, from any person, firm, or corporation or from any state, county, municipal corporation, local government, or governing body, or from the federal government to enable it to carry out its functions and purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-42 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-42
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-42
Status: in_force

The requirements of this article are supplemental to any requirements for a license imposed by Article 1 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-422 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-422
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-422
Status: in_force

The authority shall establish and promulgate, consistent with this subpart, criteria for the eligibility and award of such scholarships. The authority shall, on or before February 1 of each year, select and nominate six persons from each congressional district in Georgia from a list of persons recommended to the authority by members of the General Assembly. From the persons so nominated, three persons from each congressional district shall be selected as scholarship recipients as provided in Code Section 20-3-423 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-13-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-13-3
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall receive for each day of service expended as a member of the commission the per diem and expense allowances authorized for members of other state boards and commissions, as provided by Code Section 45-7-21 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-306 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-306
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-306
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Student Achievement is authorized to continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with criteria established by the Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs.

(a) The Office of Student Achievement is authorized to continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with criteria established by the Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs.

(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to inaugurate and operate a residential high school program for highly gifted and talented youth of this state. This residential high school program shall consist only of students in the eleventh and twelfth grades. Enrollment shall be by student application and on a voluntary basis; provided, however, that the parent or legal guardian of each student must have signed an agreement authorizing enrollment in this program. This program shall be operated during the normal school year for a minimum of 180 days, or the equivalent thereof as determined in accordance with State Board of Education guidelines, in cooperation with one or more of the state universities or colleges from funds provided by the General Assembly. The state board is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia concerning the operation and sharing of costs of this program. The state board shall prescribe policy, regulations, standards, and criteria as needed for the effective operation of this program.

(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to inaugurate and operate a residential high school program for highly gifted and talented youth of this state. This residential high school program shall consist only of students in the eleventh and twelfth grades. Enrollment shall be by student application and on a voluntary basis; provided, however, that the parent or legal guardian of each student must have signed an agreement authorizing enrollment in this program. This program shall be operated during the normal school year for a minimum of 180 days, or the equivalent thereof as determined in accordance with State Board of Education guidelines, in cooperation with one or more of the state universities or colleges from funds provided by the General Assembly. The state board is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia concerning the operation and sharing of costs of this program. The state board shall prescribe policy, regulations, standards, and criteria as needed for the effective operation of this program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-133 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-133
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-133
Status: in_force

There shall be paid to every local operating authority which shall have established a junior college under this article, upon which construction had commenced prior to January 1, 1964, and which is not operated as a unit of the university system under the board of regents an amount which shall be determined on the basis of a budget for each fiscal year, developed pursuant to a formula agreed upon by the local operating authority, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, the director of the House Budget and Research Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Budgets prepared pursuant to this authority shall be for expenses incurred by a junior college for educational and general expenditures as set forth in the latest edition of the publication entitled “College and University Business Administration.” Such formula shall include financial participation from the local operating authority to include student matriculation fees and funds derived from not less than a one-half nor more than a three-fourths mill tax established by the local operating authority on the ad valorem tax digest of its political subdivision. No state funds shall be appropriated for capital construction. Expenditure under this article shall be audited annually by the Department of Audits and Accounts.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-5
Status: in_force

The members of the State Board of Education shall take an oath of office for the faithful performance of their duties and the oath of allegiance to the federal and state Constitutions. The state board shall meet quarterly in regular session at such time as it may by regulation provide and may hold additional meetings at the call of the chairperson, provided that upon the written request of a majority of the members of the state board, the State School Superintendent shall call a meeting at any time.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-97 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-97
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-97
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a dispute between an accrediting agency and a public school or school system regarding the findings and recommendations of an assessment by the accrediting agency, the public school or school system shall have the right to appeal as follows: (1) The public school or school system may appeal the findings and recommendations within 70 days to an accreditation committee established by the State Board of Education for such appeal and may provide evidence in support of such appeal. The accrediting agency's findings and recommendations which are the subject of such appeal shall be suspended from public access or disclosure during the pendency of such appeal and any arbitration or subsequent appeal; (2) The accreditation committee shall work with the parties to seek a resolution; and (3) Should the parties fail to agree to a resolution, the appealing public school or school system shall have the right to submit the dispute to arbitration under the provisions of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the ‘Georgia Arbitration Code.' The public school or school system and the accrediting agency shall be the parties to such arbitration. The accrediting agency shall be responsible for the costs of such arbitration.

(a) In the event of a dispute between an accrediting agency and a public school or school system regarding the findings and recommendations of an assessment by the accrediting agency, the public school or school system shall have the right to appeal as follows:

(1) The public school or school system may appeal the findings and recommendations within 70 days to an accreditation committee established by the State Board of Education for such appeal and may provide evidence in support of such appeal. The accrediting agency's findings and recommendations which are the subject of such appeal shall be suspended from public access or disclosure during the pendency of such appeal and any arbitration or subsequent appeal;

(1) The public school or school system may appeal the findings and recommendations within 70 days to an accreditation committee established by the State Board of Education for such appeal and may provide evidence in support of such appeal. The accrediting agency's findings and recommendations which are the subject of such appeal shall be suspended from public access or disclosure during the pendency of such appeal and any arbitration or subsequent appeal;

(2) The accreditation committee shall work with the parties to seek a resolution; and

(2) The accreditation committee shall work with the parties to seek a resolution; and

(3) Should the parties fail to agree to a resolution, the appealing public school or school system shall have the right to submit the dispute to arbitration under the provisions of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the ‘Georgia Arbitration Code.' The public school or school system and the accrediting agency shall be the parties to such arbitration. The accrediting agency shall be responsible for the costs of such arbitration.

(3) Should the parties fail to agree to a resolution, the appealing public school or school system shall have the right to submit the dispute to arbitration under the provisions of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the ‘Georgia Arbitration Code.' The public school or school system and the accrediting agency shall be the parties to such arbitration. The accrediting agency shall be responsible for the costs of such arbitration.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an arbitrator's decision rendered pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section may be appealed by either party to the State Board of Education, the ruling of which shall be binding on the parties.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an arbitrator's decision rendered pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section may be appealed by either party to the State Board of Education, the ruling of which shall be binding on the parties.

(c) Failure by an accrediting agency to comply without appeal to a decision under subsection (a) of this Code section or failure to comply with a ruling under subsection (b) of this Code section shall disqualify such agency from accrediting public schools or school systems in this state. The accreditation committee shall be granted the authority by the State Board of Education to: (1) Create general accreditation standards applicable to all parties before it; and (2) Grant accreditation directly to a public school or school system appealing under the provisions of this Code section.

(c) Failure by an accrediting agency to comply without appeal to a decision under subsection (a) of this Code section or failure to comply with a ruling under subsection (b) of this Code section shall disqualify such agency from accrediting public schools or school systems in this state. The accreditation committee shall be granted the authority by the State Board of Education to:

(1) Create general accreditation standards applicable to all parties before it; and

(1) Create general accreditation standards applicable to all parties before it; and

(2) Grant accreditation directly to a public school or school system appealing under the provisions of this Code section.

(2) Grant accreditation directly to a public school or school system appealing under the provisions of this Code section.

(d) Failure of a public school or school system to comply with a final ruling of the State Board of Education shall cause such public school or school system to be placed on probationary accreditation status until compliance is achieved.

(d) Failure of a public school or school system to comply with a final ruling of the State Board of Education shall cause such public school or school system to be placed on probationary accreditation status until compliance is achieved.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-178 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-178
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-178
Status: in_force

The accounts of the authority created in this article shall be kept as separate and distinct accounts by the treasurer of the board of regents and shall be subject to audit by the Department of Audits and Accounts.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-11 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-11
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-11
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor, as chairperson of the alliance, may appoint such study commissions as he or she shall deem appropriate to the purposes of this chapter to study education questions, issue findings, and make recommendations to the alliance. Such study commissions shall be composed of such number of residents of Georgia, with recognized interest or expertise in the field of education, as the Governor deems advisable and shall include the appointment of members of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Speaker of the House, and members of the Senate, in consultation with the President of the Senate. The findings and recommendations of such commissions shall also be reported to the Governor, all members of the General Assembly, and the public.

(a) The Governor, as chairperson of the alliance, may appoint such study commissions as he or she shall deem appropriate to the purposes of this chapter to study education questions, issue findings, and make recommendations to the alliance. Such study commissions shall be composed of such number of residents of Georgia, with recognized interest or expertise in the field of education, as the Governor deems advisable and shall include the appointment of members of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Speaker of the House, and members of the Senate, in consultation with the President of the Senate. The findings and recommendations of such commissions shall also be reported to the Governor, all members of the General Assembly, and the public.

(b) Staff to such commissions shall be provided in the same manner as staff to the alliance is provided under this article. Expenses related to such personnel shall be attributed to their respective office or agency, and expenses for other commission members shall be paid through funds appropriated to the office of the Governor or in the case of members of the General Assembly through funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(b) Staff to such commissions shall be provided in the same manner as staff to the alliance is provided under this article. Expenses related to such personnel shall be attributed to their respective office or agency, and expenses for other commission members shall be paid through funds appropriated to the office of the Governor or in the case of members of the General Assembly through funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-150 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-150
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-150
Status: in_force

This article may be cited as the “Georgia Education Authority (University) Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-390 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-390
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-390
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that a substantial number of qualified Georgia students are not financially able to meet the costs of obtaining a postsecondary education due to a lack of family resources; that it would not be sound public policy to expect such students to borrow the total amount of funds needed to meet such costs and to incur thereby such substantial indebtedness; and that the United States provides matching funds to states which provide grant assistance to such students on the basis of financial need. The purpose of the General Assembly, as provided for in this subpart, is to enable the authority to participate in the federal program and to provide grant assistance to students who qualify for such assistance on the basis of individual financial need.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-5-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-5-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-5.2
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall elect a chairperson and such other officers it may deem appropriate. The term of the chairperson shall be fixed by the state board. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the state board, set the agenda for the state board, and perform such other duties as required by the state board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-668 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-668
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-668
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article.

(a) The State Board of Education may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article.

(b) As of July 1, 2016, any existing collection of student data by the department shall not be considered provisional student data.

(b) As of July 1, 2016, any existing collection of student data by the department shall not be considered provisional student data.
O.C.G.A. § 20-13-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-13-5
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission is declared to be a public charitable organization created, designed, and intended for the purpose of providing educational, instructional, and public broadcasting services to the citizens of the State of Georgia and making available those services to the citizens of the several states as deemed necessary and feasible.

(a) The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission is declared to be a public charitable organization created, designed, and intended for the purpose of providing educational, instructional, and public broadcasting services to the citizens of the State of Georgia and making available those services to the citizens of the several states as deemed necessary and feasible.

(b) The commission is authorized to accept and utilize gifts, contributions of money, property, facilities, services, donations, bequests, and appropriations from the State of Georgia or any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof; or from any individual or corporation; or from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof.

(b) The commission is authorized to accept and utilize gifts, contributions of money, property, facilities, services, donations, bequests, and appropriations from the State of Georgia or any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof; or from any individual or corporation; or from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof.

(c) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the commission will provide for the public broadcasting and other transmission of educational, instructional, and continuing educational programs and telecourses to the various schools and citizens of the State of Georgia.

(c) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the commission will provide for the public broadcasting and other transmission of educational, instructional, and continuing educational programs and telecourses to the various schools and citizens of the State of Georgia.

(d) Upon the submission of its budget request in accordance with the budget submission provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the “Budget Act,” the commission may receive each year a grant appropriated to the board of regents for commission personnel and operating expenses. The commission shall submit a budget request consistent with the process used by other state agencies and commissions. This shall be submitted as a separate budget request through the board of regents as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(d) Upon the submission of its budget request in accordance with the budget submission provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the “Budget Act,” the commission may receive each year a grant appropriated to the board of regents for commission personnel and operating expenses. The commission shall submit a budget request consistent with the process used by other state agencies and commissions. This shall be submitted as a separate budget request through the board of regents as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(e) The members of the commission shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The commission shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit annually to the state auditor or his designated agent for inspection all of the books together with the proper statement of the commission's financial position at the close of its fiscal year.

(e) The members of the commission shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The commission shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit annually to the state auditor or his designated agent for inspection all of the books together with the proper statement of the commission's financial position at the close of its fiscal year.

(f) The Department of Law shall provide legal services to the commission in the same manner as legal services are provided to state departments under Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 45; and the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 , relating to provision of legal services to state authorities, shall not apply with respect to provision of legal services to the commission.

(f) The Department of Law shall provide legal services to the commission in the same manner as legal services are provided to state departments under Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 45; and the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 , relating to provision of legal services to state authorities, shall not apply with respect to provision of legal services to the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-664 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-664
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-664
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(1) Create, publish, and make publicly available a data inventory and dictionary or index of data elements with definitions of student personally identifiable data fields in the state data system to include, but not be limited to: (A) Any student personally identifiable data required to be reported by state and federal education mandates; (B) Any student personally identifiable data which is included or has been proposed for inclusion in the state data system with a statement regarding the purpose or reason for the proposed collection; and (C) Any student data that the department collects or maintains with no current identified purpose;

(1) Create, publish, and make publicly available a data inventory and dictionary or index of data elements with definitions of student personally identifiable data fields in the state data system to include, but not be limited to:

(A) Any student personally identifiable data required to be reported by state and federal education mandates;

(A) Any student personally identifiable data required to be reported by state and federal education mandates;

(B) Any student personally identifiable data which is included or has been proposed for inclusion in the state data system with a statement regarding the purpose or reason for the proposed collection; and

(B) Any student personally identifiable data which is included or has been proposed for inclusion in the state data system with a statement regarding the purpose or reason for the proposed collection; and

(C) Any student data that the department collects or maintains with no current identified purpose;

(C) Any student data that the department collects or maintains with no current identified purpose;

(2) Develop, publish, and make publicly available policies and procedures for the state data system to comply with this article and other applicable state and federal data privacy and security laws, including the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Such policies and procedures shall include, at a minimum: (A) Restrictions on granting access to student data in the state data system, except to the following: (i) Students and their parents, as provided by the collecting local board of education; (ii) The authorized administrators, teachers, and other school personnel of local boards of education, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on their behalf, that enroll students who are the subject of the data and who require such access to perform their assigned duties; (iii) The authorized staff of the department, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of the department, who require such access to perform their assigned duties as authorized by law or defined by interagency or other data sharing agreements; and (iv) The authorized staff of other state agencies in this state as required or authorized by law, including contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of a state agency that require such access to perform their duties pursuant to an interagency agreement or other data sharing agreement; (B) Prohibitions against publishing student data other than aggregate data or de-identified data in public reports; and (C) Consistent with applicable law, criteria for the approval of research and data requests from state and local agencies, the General Assembly, those conducting research including on behalf of the department, and the public that involve access to student personally identifiable information;

(2) Develop, publish, and make publicly available policies and procedures for the state data system to comply with this article and other applicable state and federal data privacy and security laws, including the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Such policies and procedures shall include, at a minimum:

(A) Restrictions on granting access to student data in the state data system, except to the following: (i) Students and their parents, as provided by the collecting local board of education; (ii) The authorized administrators, teachers, and other school personnel of local boards of education, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on their behalf, that enroll students who are the subject of the data and who require such access to perform their assigned duties; (iii) The authorized staff of the department, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of the department, who require such access to perform their assigned duties as authorized by law or defined by interagency or other data sharing agreements; and (iv) The authorized staff of other state agencies in this state as required or authorized by law, including contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of a state agency that require such access to perform their duties pursuant to an interagency agreement or other data sharing agreement;

(A) Restrictions on granting access to student data in the state data system, except to the following:

(i) Students and their parents, as provided by the collecting local board of education;

(i) Students and their parents, as provided by the collecting local board of education;

(ii) The authorized administrators, teachers, and other school personnel of local boards of education, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on their behalf, that enroll students who are the subject of the data and who require such access to perform their assigned duties;

(ii) The authorized administrators, teachers, and other school personnel of local boards of education, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on their behalf, that enroll students who are the subject of the data and who require such access to perform their assigned duties;

(iii) The authorized staff of the department, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of the department, who require such access to perform their assigned duties as authorized by law or defined by interagency or other data sharing agreements; and

(iii) The authorized staff of the department, and the contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of the department, who require such access to perform their assigned duties as authorized by law or defined by interagency or other data sharing agreements; and

(iv) The authorized staff of other state agencies in this state as required or authorized by law, including contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of a state agency that require such access to perform their duties pursuant to an interagency agreement or other data sharing agreement;

(iv) The authorized staff of other state agencies in this state as required or authorized by law, including contractors or other authorized entities working on behalf of a state agency that require such access to perform their duties pursuant to an interagency agreement or other data sharing agreement;

(B) Prohibitions against publishing student data other than aggregate data or de-identified data in public reports; and

(B) Prohibitions against publishing student data other than aggregate data or de-identified data in public reports; and

(C) Consistent with applicable law, criteria for the approval of research and data requests from state and local agencies, the General Assembly, those conducting research including on behalf of the department, and the public that involve access to student personally identifiable information;

(C) Consistent with applicable law, criteria for the approval of research and data requests from state and local agencies, the General Assembly, those conducting research including on behalf of the department, and the public that involve access to student personally identifiable information;

(3) Unless otherwise provided by law or approved by the State Board of Education, not transfer student personally identifiable data to any federal, state, or local agency or nongovernmental organization, except for disclosures incident to the following actions: (A) A student transferring to another school or school system in this state or out of state or a school or school system seeking help with locating a transferred student; (B) A student enrolling in a postsecondary institution or training program; (C) A student registering for or taking a state, national, or multistate assessment where such data is required to administer the assessment; (D) A student voluntarily participating in a program for which such a data transfer is a condition or requirement of participation; (E) The federal government requiring the transfer of student data for a student classified as a “migrant” for related federal program purposes; (F) A federal agency requiring student personally identifiable data to perform an audit, compliance review, or complaint investigation; or (G) An eligible student or student's parent or legal guardian requesting such transfer;

(3) Unless otherwise provided by law or approved by the State Board of Education, not transfer student personally identifiable data to any federal, state, or local agency or nongovernmental organization, except for disclosures incident to the following actions:

(A) A student transferring to another school or school system in this state or out of state or a school or school system seeking help with locating a transferred student;

(A) A student transferring to another school or school system in this state or out of state or a school or school system seeking help with locating a transferred student;

(B) A student enrolling in a postsecondary institution or training program;

(B) A student enrolling in a postsecondary institution or training program;

(C) A student registering for or taking a state, national, or multistate assessment where such data is required to administer the assessment;

(C) A student registering for or taking a state, national, or multistate assessment where such data is required to administer the assessment;

(D) A student voluntarily participating in a program for which such a data transfer is a condition or requirement of participation;

(D) A student voluntarily participating in a program for which such a data transfer is a condition or requirement of participation;

(E) The federal government requiring the transfer of student data for a student classified as a “migrant” for related federal program purposes;

(E) The federal government requiring the transfer of student data for a student classified as a “migrant” for related federal program purposes;

(F) A federal agency requiring student personally identifiable data to perform an audit, compliance review, or complaint investigation; or

(F) A federal agency requiring student personally identifiable data to perform an audit, compliance review, or complaint investigation; or

(G) An eligible student or student's parent or legal guardian requesting such transfer;

(G) An eligible student or student's parent or legal guardian requesting such transfer;

(4) Develop a detailed data security plan for the state data system that includes: (A) Guidelines for authorizing access to the state data system and to student personally identifiable data including guidelines for authentication of authorized access; (B) Privacy and security audits; (C) Plans for responding to security breaches, including notifications, remediations, and related procedures; (D) Data retention and disposal policies; (E) Data security training and policies including technical, physical, and administrative safeguards; (F) Standards regarding the minimum number of students or information that must be included in a data set in order for the data to be considered aggregated and, therefore, not student personally identifiable data subject to requirements in this article and in other federal and state data privacy laws; (G) A process for evaluating and updating as necessary the data security plan, at least on an annual basis, in order to identify and address any risks to the security of student personally identifiable data; and (H) Guidance for local boards of education to implement effective security practices that are consistent with those of the state data system;

(4) Develop a detailed data security plan for the state data system that includes:

(A) Guidelines for authorizing access to the state data system and to student personally identifiable data including guidelines for authentication of authorized access;

(A) Guidelines for authorizing access to the state data system and to student personally identifiable data including guidelines for authentication of authorized access;

(B) Privacy and security audits;

(B) Privacy and security audits;

(C) Plans for responding to security breaches, including notifications, remediations, and related procedures;

(C) Plans for responding to security breaches, including notifications, remediations, and related procedures;

(D) Data retention and disposal policies;

(D) Data retention and disposal policies;

(E) Data security training and policies including technical, physical, and administrative safeguards;

(E) Data security training and policies including technical, physical, and administrative safeguards;

(F) Standards regarding the minimum number of students or information that must be included in a data set in order for the data to be considered aggregated and, therefore, not student personally identifiable data subject to requirements in this article and in other federal and state data privacy laws;

(F) Standards regarding the minimum number of students or information that must be included in a data set in order for the data to be considered aggregated and, therefore, not student personally identifiable data subject to requirements in this article and in other federal and state data privacy laws;

(G) A process for evaluating and updating as necessary the data security plan, at least on an annual basis, in order to identify and address any risks to the security of student personally identifiable data; and

(G) A process for evaluating and updating as necessary the data security plan, at least on an annual basis, in order to identify and address any risks to the security of student personally identifiable data; and

(H) Guidance for local boards of education to implement effective security practices that are consistent with those of the state data system;

(H) Guidance for local boards of education to implement effective security practices that are consistent with those of the state data system;

(5) Ensure routine and ongoing compliance by the department with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, other relevant privacy laws and policies, and the privacy and security policies and procedures developed under the authority of this article, including the performance of compliance audits for the department;

(5) Ensure routine and ongoing compliance by the department with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, other relevant privacy laws and policies, and the privacy and security policies and procedures developed under the authority of this article, including the performance of compliance audits for the department;

(6) Notify the Governor and the General Assembly annually of the following matters relating to the state data system: (A) New provisional student data proposed for inclusion in the state data system: (i) Any new provisional student data collection proposed by the department shall become a provisional requirement to allow local boards of education and their local data system vendors the opportunity to meet the new requirement; and (ii) The department shall announce any new provisional student data collection to the general public for a review and comment period of at least 60 days; (B) Changes to existing student personally identifiable data collections required for any reason, including changes to federal reporting requirements made by the United States Department of Education; (C) A list of any special approvals granted by the department pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of this Code section in the past year regarding the release of student personally identifiable data; and (D) The results of any and all privacy compliance and security audits completed in the past year. Notifications regarding privacy compliance and security audits shall not include any information that would itself pose a security threat to the state or local student information systems or to the secure transmission of data between state and local systems by exposing vulnerabilities; and

(6) Notify the Governor and the General Assembly annually of the following matters relating to the state data system:

(A) New provisional student data proposed for inclusion in the state data system: (i) Any new provisional student data collection proposed by the department shall become a provisional requirement to allow local boards of education and their local data system vendors the opportunity to meet the new requirement; and (ii) The department shall announce any new provisional student data collection to the general public for a review and comment period of at least 60 days;

(A) New provisional student data proposed for inclusion in the state data system:

(i) Any new provisional student data collection proposed by the department shall become a provisional requirement to allow local boards of education and their local data system vendors the opportunity to meet the new requirement; and

(i) Any new provisional student data collection proposed by the department shall become a provisional requirement to allow local boards of education and their local data system vendors the opportunity to meet the new requirement; and

(ii) The department shall announce any new provisional student data collection to the general public for a review and comment period of at least 60 days;

(ii) The department shall announce any new provisional student data collection to the general public for a review and comment period of at least 60 days;

(B) Changes to existing student personally identifiable data collections required for any reason, including changes to federal reporting requirements made by the United States Department of Education;

(B) Changes to existing student personally identifiable data collections required for any reason, including changes to federal reporting requirements made by the United States Department of Education;

(C) A list of any special approvals granted by the department pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of this Code section in the past year regarding the release of student personally identifiable data; and

(C) A list of any special approvals granted by the department pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of this Code section in the past year regarding the release of student personally identifiable data; and

(D) The results of any and all privacy compliance and security audits completed in the past year. Notifications regarding privacy compliance and security audits shall not include any information that would itself pose a security threat to the state or local student information systems or to the secure transmission of data between state and local systems by exposing vulnerabilities; and

(D) The results of any and all privacy compliance and security audits completed in the past year. Notifications regarding privacy compliance and security audits shall not include any information that would itself pose a security threat to the state or local student information systems or to the secure transmission of data between state and local systems by exposing vulnerabilities; and

(7) Develop policies and procedures to ensure the provision of at least annual notifications to eligible students and parents or guardians regarding student privacy rights under federal and state law.

(7) Develop policies and procedures to ensure the provision of at least annual notifications to eligible students and parents or guardians regarding student privacy rights under federal and state law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-146 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-146
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-146
Status: in_force

(a) All schools with grade ten or above may make available to eligible students a Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course. Such course of study shall be designed to offer an opportunity for review and practice to students preparing to take the Scholastic Assessment Test. The course may be offered periodically in the manner prescribed by the local board.

(a) All schools with grade ten or above may make available to eligible students a Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course. Such course of study shall be designed to offer an opportunity for review and practice to students preparing to take the Scholastic Assessment Test. The course may be offered periodically in the manner prescribed by the local board.

(b) Each local board of education shall be authorized to supplement and develop the exact approach of content areas of such Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course with such specific curriculum standards as it may deem appropriate.

(b) Each local board of education shall be authorized to supplement and develop the exact approach of content areas of such Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course with such specific curriculum standards as it may deem appropriate.

(c) For the purposes of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at the high school level, completion of the Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course may be accepted by the State Board of Education for one-half unit of elective credit.

(c) For the purposes of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at the high school level, completion of the Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course may be accepted by the State Board of Education for one-half unit of elective credit.
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-6
Status: in_force

In the event that the United States Congress appropriates funds to this state for the conduct of work similar to that which is specified in this chapter, such work of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall conform to the requirements imposed as conditions for such federal appropriations and as may be accepted by the General Assembly in order that such scientific, engineering, and industrial research work may be aided and extended by means of such federal appropriations.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2096-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2096-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2096.1
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Collaborative operating agreement ” means an agreement between a local board of education and a completion special school to provide for education programs and services focused on dropout recovery and prevention or high school credit recovery for students in grades nine through 12 residing in the local school system represented by such local board.

(1) “ Collaborative operating agreement ” means an agreement between a local board of education and a completion special school to provide for education programs and services focused on dropout recovery and prevention or high school credit recovery for students in grades nine through 12 residing in the local school system represented by such local board.

(2) “ Completion special school ” means a special school provided for in this article which meets the requirements provided in Code Section 20-2-2096.3 .

(2) “ Completion special school ” means a special school provided for in this article which meets the requirements provided in Code Section 20-2-2096.3 .

(3) “ Completion special school governing board ” or “ governing board ” means the board for a completion special school as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2096.4 .

(3) “ Completion special school governing board ” or “ governing board ” means the board for a completion special school as provided for in Code Section 20-2-2096.4 .

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

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

(5) “ Dropout ” means an individual who previously dropped out of school according to the uniform definition of “dropout” provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 20-14-33 .

(5) “ Dropout ” means an individual who previously dropped out of school according to the uniform definition of “dropout” provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 20-14-33 .

(6) “ Enrollment eligible student ” means: (A) An individual 18 years of age or older who is eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-150 , who meets the definition of dropout provided in paragraph (5) of this Code section, and who is not currently enrolled in a public school in this state; or (B) An individual who is attending a United States Department of Defense Youth Challenge Academy or who is in the custody of a correctional facility, detention facility, jail, prison, or other lawful place of confinement for the period of such attendance or custody.

(6) “ Enrollment eligible student ” means:

(A) An individual 18 years of age or older who is eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-150 , who meets the definition of dropout provided in paragraph (5) of this Code section, and who is not currently enrolled in a public school in this state; or

(A) An individual 18 years of age or older who is eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-150 , who meets the definition of dropout provided in paragraph (5) of this Code section, and who is not currently enrolled in a public school in this state; or

(B) An individual who is attending a United States Department of Defense Youth Challenge Academy or who is in the custody of a correctional facility, detention facility, jail, prison, or other lawful place of confinement for the period of such attendance or custody.

(B) An individual who is attending a United States Department of Defense Youth Challenge Academy or who is in the custody of a correctional facility, detention facility, jail, prison, or other lawful place of confinement for the period of such attendance or custody.

(7) “ Local board ” means a county or independent board of education exercising control and management of a local school system pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution .

(7) “ Local board ” means a county or independent board of education exercising control and management of a local school system pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution .

(8) “ Local school system ” means the system of public schools established and maintained by a local board within its limits pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution .

(8) “ Local school system ” means the system of public schools established and maintained by a local board within its limits pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution .

(9) “ Program student ” means a student who attends a completion special school pursuant to a current collaborative operating agreement between such school and the student's resident school system but who is not enrolled in such school. Such term does not include enrollment eligible students.

(9) “ Program student ” means a student who attends a completion special school pursuant to a current collaborative operating agreement between such school and the student's resident school system but who is not enrolled in such school. Such term does not include enrollment eligible students.

(10) “ QBE formula earnings ” means funds earned for the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Code Section 20-2-161 and shall include the portion of such funds that are calculated as the local five mill share in accordance with Code Section 20-2-164 . QBE formula earnings shall include the salary portion of direct instructional costs, the adjustment for training and experience, the nonsalary portion of direct instructional costs, and earnings for psychologists and school social workers, school administration, facility maintenance and operation, media centers, additional days of instruction in accordance with Code Section 20-2-184.1 , and staff development, as determined by the department.

(10) “ QBE formula earnings ” means funds earned for the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Code Section 20-2-161 and shall include the portion of such funds that are calculated as the local five mill share in accordance with Code Section 20-2-164 . QBE formula earnings shall include the salary portion of direct instructional costs, the adjustment for training and experience, the nonsalary portion of direct instructional costs, and earnings for psychologists and school social workers, school administration, facility maintenance and operation, media centers, additional days of instruction in accordance with Code Section 20-2-184.1 , and staff development, as determined by the department.

(11) “ Resident school system ” means the local school system in which a program student attending a completion special school is enrolled.

(11) “ Resident school system ” means the local school system in which a program student attending a completion special school is enrolled.

(12) “ School level governance ” means final decision-making authority in personnel decisions, financial decisions, curriculum, resource allocation, establishing and monitoring the achievement of school improvement goals, and school operations.

(12) “ School level governance ” means final decision-making authority in personnel decisions, financial decisions, curriculum, resource allocation, establishing and monitoring the achievement of school improvement goals, and school operations.

(13) “ Special school ” means a public school whose creation is authorized pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph VII of the Constitution .

(13) “ Special school ” means a public school whose creation is authorized pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph VII of the Constitution .

(14) “ State board ” means the State Board of Education.

(14) “ State board ” means the State Board of Education.

(15) “ System-collaborative state charter school ” means a charter school previously authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission pursuant to Article 31A of this chapter that, until or before June 30, 2021, provided programs and services for dropout recovery or high school credit recovery.

(15) “ System-collaborative state charter school ” means a charter school previously authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission pursuant to Article 31A of this chapter that, until or before June 30, 2021, provided programs and services for dropout recovery or high school credit recovery.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-23 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-23
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-23
Status: in_force

In case of a vacancy on the board of regents by death, resignation, removal, or from any other cause other than the expiration of such member's term of office, such vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed by Article VIII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution .
O.C.G.A. § 20-6-23 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-6-23
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-6-23
Status: in_force

(a) Funds appropriated or otherwise available to the executive branch of government of this state may be expended for the purpose of carrying out this article.

(a) Funds appropriated or otherwise available to the executive branch of government of this state may be expended for the purpose of carrying out this article.

(b) The members of the Education Commission of the States representing this state and the members of the Georgia Education Council shall serve without pay; provided, however, that they shall be reimbursed, from funds appropriated therefor, for their reasonable and necessary travel, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.

(b) The members of the Education Commission of the States representing this state and the members of the Georgia Education Council shall serve without pay; provided, however, that they shall be reimbursed, from funds appropriated therefor, for their reasonable and necessary travel, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-62 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-62
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-62
Status: in_force

Power is conferred upon the county tax levying authorities of the several counties, as well as the county boards of education, to carry on educational work for the promotion of the extension work in agriculture and home economics under the Act of Congress approved May 8, 1914 ( 7 U.S.C.A., Sections 341 to 348 ), and resolution of the General Assembly, under the date of August 14, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 1243), giving assent of the state to such Act of Congress, by employing county agricultural agents and home demonstration agents and supervising their work and paying therefor. The boards of education of the several counties may employ and pay county agents and home demonstration agents to carry on such extension work.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989-20 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-989-20
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-989.20
Status: in_force

(a) No classroom teacher shall be required, coerced, intimidated, or disciplined in any manner by the local board of education, superintendent, or any local school administrator to change the grade of a student. This subsection shall not apply when a teacher has failed to comply with grading policies or rules adopted by the local board of education or written procedures established by an individual school that are applicable to the grading process, unless such policy, rule, or procedure would require a student be given a grade different than the actual grade achieved. A violation of this Code section shall constitute an ethics violation reportable to the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to Part 10 of this article.

(a) No classroom teacher shall be required, coerced, intimidated, or disciplined in any manner by the local board of education, superintendent, or any local school administrator to change the grade of a student. This subsection shall not apply when a teacher has failed to comply with grading policies or rules adopted by the local board of education or written procedures established by an individual school that are applicable to the grading process, unless such policy, rule, or procedure would require a student be given a grade different than the actual grade achieved. A violation of this Code section shall constitute an ethics violation reportable to the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to Part 10 of this article.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a principal or other local school administrator from discussing the grade of a student with a classroom teacher.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a principal or other local school administrator from discussing the grade of a student with a classroom teacher.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a central office administrator, superintendent, or local school administrator from changing a student's grade. Any grade change made by a person other than the classroom teacher must be clearly indicated in the student's school records and must indicate the person responsible for making such grade change.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a central office administrator, superintendent, or local school administrator from changing a student's grade. Any grade change made by a person other than the classroom teacher must be clearly indicated in the student's school records and must indicate the person responsible for making such grade change.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-505-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-505-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-505.1
Status: in_force

A local board of education having any member thereof who is an employee, stockholder, director, or officer of a bank or similar financial institution shall nevertheless be authorized to transact business with such bank or financial institution without the board or member thereby incurring any criminal liability therefor, as long as such member owns less than 30 percent of the stock or other ownership interest in such bank or financial institution.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2004 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2004
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2004
Status: in_force

An interlocal risk management agency created pursuant to this article is not an insurance company or an insurer under Title 33, and the development and administration by such agency of one or more group self-insurance funds shall not constitute doing business as an insurer.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-319-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-319.4
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for: (1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and (2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12. A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133 .

(a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for:

(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and

(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and

(2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12.

(2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12.

A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133 .

(b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms: (1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1 ; (2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3 ; (3) Enter into a contract with a provider for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or (4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds. Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems.

(b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms:

(1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1 ;

(1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1 ;

(2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3 ;

(2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3 ;

(3) Enter into a contract with a provider for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or

(3) Enter into a contract with a provider for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or

(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds.

(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds.

Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems.

(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject.

(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-49-11 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-49-11
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-49.11
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education shall make available on its website the following school site budget and expenditure information for each school unless specifically made confidential by law: (1) The cost of all materials, equipment, and other nonstaff support; (2) Salary and benefit expenditures for all staff; (3) The cost of all professional development, including training, materials, and tuition provided for instructional staff on an annual basis; (4) The total cost of facility maintenance and small capital projects; (5) The total expenditures of new construction or major renovation, based on the school system facility plan; and (6) The per student expenditures for each local school system and school as delineated in Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(x) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

(a) The Department of Education shall make available on its website the following school site budget and expenditure information for each school unless specifically made confidential by law:

(1) The cost of all materials, equipment, and other nonstaff support;

(1) The cost of all materials, equipment, and other nonstaff support;

(2) Salary and benefit expenditures for all staff;

(2) Salary and benefit expenditures for all staff;

(3) The cost of all professional development, including training, materials, and tuition provided for instructional staff on an annual basis;

(3) The cost of all professional development, including training, materials, and tuition provided for instructional staff on an annual basis;

(4) The total cost of facility maintenance and small capital projects;

(4) The total cost of facility maintenance and small capital projects;

(5) The total expenditures of new construction or major renovation, based on the school system facility plan; and

(5) The total expenditures of new construction or major renovation, based on the school system facility plan; and

(6) The per student expenditures for each local school system and school as delineated in Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(x) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

(6) The per student expenditures for each local school system and school as delineated in Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(x) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

(b) The Department of Education shall make available on its website the following school system level information: (1) The annual budget of the local board of education; (2) Ratios of expenditures to revenues for all general and special revenue funds; (3) The total dollar amount of local property tax revenue the school system collected in addition to the actual millage rate levied; and (4) The total dollar amount of all other tax revenue that is collected by the school system.

(b) The Department of Education shall make available on its website the following school system level information:

(1) The annual budget of the local board of education;

(1) The annual budget of the local board of education;

(2) Ratios of expenditures to revenues for all general and special revenue funds;

(2) Ratios of expenditures to revenues for all general and special revenue funds;

(3) The total dollar amount of local property tax revenue the school system collected in addition to the actual millage rate levied; and

(3) The total dollar amount of local property tax revenue the school system collected in addition to the actual millage rate levied; and

(4) The total dollar amount of all other tax revenue that is collected by the school system.

(4) The total dollar amount of all other tax revenue that is collected by the school system.

(c) Each local school system and each state charter school which maintains a website shall post in a prominent location on its website a link to where the information listed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section and the following information can be found on the Department of Education's website: (1) The annual budget submitted to the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-167 ; (2) The annual personnel report prepared by the state auditor pursuant to Code Section 50-6-27 ; (3) The most recent five years of audits conducted by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 50-6-6 and any additional independent audits conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-6-6 ; (4) Any findings of irregularities or budget deficits reported by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 ; and (5) For a local board of education which imposes a sales tax for educational purposes pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48, the information required pursuant to Code Section 48-8-141 as provided to the Department of Audits and Accounts for posting on such department's searchable website pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 50-6-32 .

(c) Each local school system and each state charter school which maintains a website shall post in a prominent location on its website a link to where the information listed in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section and the following information can be found on the Department of Education's website:

(1) The annual budget submitted to the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-167 ;

(1) The annual budget submitted to the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-167 ;

(2) The annual personnel report prepared by the state auditor pursuant to Code Section 50-6-27 ;

(2) The annual personnel report prepared by the state auditor pursuant to Code Section 50-6-27 ;

(3) The most recent five years of audits conducted by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 50-6-6 and any additional independent audits conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-6-6 ;

(3) The most recent five years of audits conducted by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 50-6-6 and any additional independent audits conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-6-6 ;

(4) Any findings of irregularities or budget deficits reported by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 ; and

(4) Any findings of irregularities or budget deficits reported by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 ; and

(5) For a local board of education which imposes a sales tax for educational purposes pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48, the information required pursuant to Code Section 48-8-141 as provided to the Department of Audits and Accounts for posting on such department's searchable website pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 50-6-32 .

(5) For a local board of education which imposes a sales tax for educational purposes pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48, the information required pursuant to Code Section 48-8-141 as provided to the Department of Audits and Accounts for posting on such department's searchable website pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 50-6-32 .

(d) Each public school which maintains a website shall post in a prominent location on its website a link to where: (1) The financial efficiency ratings for the school published by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-34 can be found on the office's website; and (2) The information listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section can be found on the Department of Education's website.

(d) Each public school which maintains a website shall post in a prominent location on its website a link to where:

(1) The financial efficiency ratings for the school published by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-34 can be found on the office's website; and

(1) The financial efficiency ratings for the school published by the office pursuant to Code Section 20-14-34 can be found on the office's website; and

(2) The information listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section can be found on the Department of Education's website.

(2) The information listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section can be found on the Department of Education's website.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-360 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-360
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-360
Status: in_force

As used in this subpart, the term:

(1) “ Eligible student ” means a person: (A) Whose family income is considered economically disadvantaged, based on criteria established by the commission, or who has a financial aid gap; (B) Who meets any academic or other standards established by the commission; (C) Who is eligible for a scholarship or grant pursuant to Code Section 20-3-519.1 ; (D) Who has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and (E) Who has completed 80 percent of the credit requirements toward the credential of his or her program of study.

(1) “ Eligible student ” means a person:

(A) Whose family income is considered economically disadvantaged, based on criteria established by the commission, or who has a financial aid gap;

(A) Whose family income is considered economically disadvantaged, based on criteria established by the commission, or who has a financial aid gap;

(B) Who meets any academic or other standards established by the commission;

(B) Who meets any academic or other standards established by the commission;

(C) Who is eligible for a scholarship or grant pursuant to Code Section 20-3-519.1 ;

(C) Who is eligible for a scholarship or grant pursuant to Code Section 20-3-519.1 ;

(D) Who has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and

(D) Who has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and

(E) Who has completed 80 percent of the credit requirements toward the credential of his or her program of study.

(E) Who has completed 80 percent of the credit requirements toward the credential of his or her program of study.

(2) “ Financial aid gap ” means the monetary amount remaining after other funding, as determined by the commission, for the cost of attendance certified by a qualified institution.

(2) “ Financial aid gap ” means the monetary amount remaining after other funding, as determined by the commission, for the cost of attendance certified by a qualified institution.

(3) “ Qualified institution ” means an institution of the University System of Georgia, an institution of the Technical College System of Georgia, or a nonproprietary institution of higher education eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411 .

(3) “ Qualified institution ” means an institution of the University System of Georgia, an institution of the Technical College System of Georgia, or a nonproprietary institution of higher education eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-547 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-547
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-547
Status: in_force

The fiscal year of the board of trustees and of the Georgia Military College is from July 1 in each year through June 30 in the following year.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-322 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-322
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-322
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall not initiate or cause to be initiated any program, program expansion, activity, or activity expansion related to or contemplated in this article which would result in additional expenditures by the state if such expenditures are not funded or otherwise contemplated by the General Assembly in an Appropriations Act in force or to be in force within one year.