O.C.G.A. § 20-2-464 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-464
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-464
Status: in_force

The county board shall order such election to be held at the various polling places throughout the county or throughout the territory to be affected, of which it shall give notice by publication thereof once a week for four weeks previous to the election in the newspaper in which the legal advertisements of the county are published.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-15 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-15
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-15
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Child ” means any individual under 18 years of age.

(1) “ Child ” means any individual under 18 years of age.

(2) “ Fictive kin ” means an individual who is known to a child as a relative but is not in fact related by blood or marriage to such child and with whom such child has resided or had significant contact.

(2) “ Fictive kin ” means an individual who is known to a child as a relative but is not in fact related by blood or marriage to such child and with whom such child has resided or had significant contact.

(3) “ Kinship caregiver ” means a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle, cousin, sibling, or fictive kin who has assumed responsibility for raising a child in an informal, noncustodial, or guardianship capacity upon the parents or legal custodians of such child: (A) Losing or abdicating the ability to care for such child; or (B) Being unable to ensure that the child will attend school for reasons, including, but not limited to: (i) A parent or legal custodian being unable to provide care due to the death of a parent or legal custodian; (ii) A serious illness or terminal illness of a parent or legal custodian; (iii) The physical or mental condition of the parents or legal custodians such that proper care and supervision of the child cannot be provided; (iv) The incarceration of a parent or legal custodian; (v) The inability to locate the parents or legal custodians; (vi) The loss or uninhabitability of the child's home as the result of a natural disaster; or (vii) A period of active military duty of the parents or legal custodians exceeding 24 months.

(3) “ Kinship caregiver ” means a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle, cousin, sibling, or fictive kin who has assumed responsibility for raising a child in an informal, noncustodial, or guardianship capacity upon the parents or legal custodians of such child:

(A) Losing or abdicating the ability to care for such child; or

(A) Losing or abdicating the ability to care for such child; or

(B) Being unable to ensure that the child will attend school for reasons, including, but not limited to: (i) A parent or legal custodian being unable to provide care due to the death of a parent or legal custodian; (ii) A serious illness or terminal illness of a parent or legal custodian; (iii) The physical or mental condition of the parents or legal custodians such that proper care and supervision of the child cannot be provided; (iv) The incarceration of a parent or legal custodian; (v) The inability to locate the parents or legal custodians; (vi) The loss or uninhabitability of the child's home as the result of a natural disaster; or (vii) A period of active military duty of the parents or legal custodians exceeding 24 months.

(B) Being unable to ensure that the child will attend school for reasons, including, but not limited to:

(i) A parent or legal custodian being unable to provide care due to the death of a parent or legal custodian;

(i) A parent or legal custodian being unable to provide care due to the death of a parent or legal custodian;

(ii) A serious illness or terminal illness of a parent or legal custodian;

(ii) A serious illness or terminal illness of a parent or legal custodian;

(iii) The physical or mental condition of the parents or legal custodians such that proper care and supervision of the child cannot be provided;

(iii) The physical or mental condition of the parents or legal custodians such that proper care and supervision of the child cannot be provided;

(iv) The incarceration of a parent or legal custodian;

(iv) The incarceration of a parent or legal custodian;

(v) The inability to locate the parents or legal custodians;

(v) The inability to locate the parents or legal custodians;

(vi) The loss or uninhabitability of the child's home as the result of a natural disaster; or

(vi) The loss or uninhabitability of the child's home as the result of a natural disaster; or

(vii) A period of active military duty of the parents or legal custodians exceeding 24 months.

(vii) A period of active military duty of the parents or legal custodians exceeding 24 months.

(4) “ Legal custodian ” means a person who has been awarded permanent custody of a child by court order.

(4) “ Legal custodian ” means a person who has been awarded permanent custody of a child by court order.

(5) “ Parent ” means the legal father or the legal mother of a child.

(5) “ Parent ” means the legal father or the legal mother of a child.

(6) “ Reasonable efforts ” means actions that a reasonable individual would find sufficient to determine whether one conclusion is more likely than the other.

(6) “ Reasonable efforts ” means actions that a reasonable individual would find sufficient to determine whether one conclusion is more likely than the other.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-544 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-544
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-544
Status: in_force

The board shall elect one of its members as chairman who shall serve for a two-year term.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-200-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-200.2
Status: in_force

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Tracy Rainey Act.”

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Tracy Rainey Act.”

(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Certificate ” means a credential issued by the Professional Standards Commission certifying the qualifications and classification of an individual and to authorize such individual for employment in the public schools of this state. (2) “ Military ” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. (3) “ Military spouse ” means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. (4) “ Service member ” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.

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

(1) “ Certificate ” means a credential issued by the Professional Standards Commission certifying the qualifications and classification of an individual and to authorize such individual for employment in the public schools of this state.

(1) “ Certificate ” means a credential issued by the Professional Standards Commission certifying the qualifications and classification of an individual and to authorize such individual for employment in the public schools of this state.

(2) “ Military ” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.

(2) “ Military ” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.

(3) “ Military spouse ” means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member.

(3) “ Military spouse ” means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member.

(4) “ Service member ” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.

(4) “ Service member ” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.

(c) No later than July 1, 2018, the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt and implement a process by which military spouses may qualify for temporary certificates, certificates by endorsement, or expedited certificates upon moving to Georgia with their service member or transitioning service member spouse.

(c) No later than July 1, 2018, the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt and implement a process by which military spouses may qualify for temporary certificates, certificates by endorsement, or expedited certificates upon moving to Georgia with their service member or transitioning service member spouse.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-150 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-150
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-150
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this Code section, all children and youth who have attained the age of five years by September 1 shall be eligible for enrollment in the appropriate general education programs authorized in this part unless they attain the age of 20 by September 1 or they have received high school diplomas or the equivalent. This shall specifically include students who have reenrolled after dropping out and who are married, parents, or pregnant. Special education students shall also be eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs through age 21 or until they receive high school or special education diplomas or the equivalent; provided, however, they were enrolled during the preceding school year and had an approved Individualized Education Program (IEP) which indicated that a successive year of enrollment was needed. Other students who have not yet attained age 21 by September 1 or received high school diplomas or the equivalent shall be eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs, provided they have not dropped out of school for one quarter or more. Each local unit of administration shall have the authority to assign students who are married, parents, or pregnant or who have reenrolled after dropping out one quarter or more to programs of instruction within its regular daytime educational program, provided that a local unit of administration may develop and implement special programs of instruction limited to such students within the regular daytime educational program or, at the option of the student, in an alternative program beyond the regular daytime program; provided, further, that such programs of instruction are designed to enable such students to earn course credit toward receiving high school diplomas. These programs may include instruction in prenatal care and child care. Each local unit of administration shall have the authority to provide alternative programs beyond the regular daytime educational program. Unless otherwise provided by law, the State Board of Education shall have the authority to determine the eligibility of students for enrollment. It is declared to be the policy of this state that general and occupational education be integrated into a comprehensive educational program which will contribute to the total development of the individual.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this Code section, all children and youth who have attained the age of five years by September 1 shall be eligible for enrollment in the appropriate general education programs authorized in this part unless they attain the age of 20 by September 1 or they have received high school diplomas or the equivalent. This shall specifically include students who have reenrolled after dropping out and who are married, parents, or pregnant. Special education students shall also be eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs through age 21 or until they receive high school or special education diplomas or the equivalent; provided, however, they were enrolled during the preceding school year and had an approved Individualized Education Program (IEP) which indicated that a successive year of enrollment was needed. Other students who have not yet attained age 21 by September 1 or received high school diplomas or the equivalent shall be eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs, provided they have not dropped out of school for one quarter or more. Each local unit of administration shall have the authority to assign students who are married, parents, or pregnant or who have reenrolled after dropping out one quarter or more to programs of instruction within its regular daytime educational program, provided that a local unit of administration may develop and implement special programs of instruction limited to such students within the regular daytime educational program or, at the option of the student, in an alternative program beyond the regular daytime program; provided, further, that such programs of instruction are designed to enable such students to earn course credit toward receiving high school diplomas. These programs may include instruction in prenatal care and child care. Each local unit of administration shall have the authority to provide alternative programs beyond the regular daytime educational program. Unless otherwise provided by law, the State Board of Education shall have the authority to determine the eligibility of students for enrollment. It is declared to be the policy of this state that general and occupational education be integrated into a comprehensive educational program which will contribute to the total development of the individual.

(b) A child who was a legal resident of one or more other states or countries for a period of two years immediately prior to moving to this state and who was legally enrolled in a public kindergarten or first grade, or a kindergarten or first grade accredited by a state or regional association or the equivalent thereof, shall be eligible for enrollment in the appropriate general or special education programs authorized in this part if such child will attain the age of five for kindergarten or six for first grade by December 31 and is otherwise qualified.

(b) A child who was a legal resident of one or more other states or countries for a period of two years immediately prior to moving to this state and who was legally enrolled in a public kindergarten or first grade, or a kindergarten or first grade accredited by a state or regional association or the equivalent thereof, shall be eligible for enrollment in the appropriate general or special education programs authorized in this part if such child will attain the age of five for kindergarten or six for first grade by December 31 and is otherwise qualified.

(c) All children enrolled for 20 school days or more in the public schools of this state prior to their seventh birthday shall become subject to all of the provisions of this article, the provisions of Code Sections 20-2-690 through 20-2-701 , and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education relating to compulsory school attendance even though they have not attained seven years of age.

(c) All children enrolled for 20 school days or more in the public schools of this state prior to their seventh birthday shall become subject to all of the provisions of this article, the provisions of Code Sections 20-2-690 through 20-2-701 , and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education relating to compulsory school attendance even though they have not attained seven years of age.

(d) No child or youth shall be admitted to any public school of the state until the parent or guardian provides to the proper school authorities an official copy of that child's social security number which shall be incorporated into the official school records pertaining to that child or youth. Each local unit of administration shall establish and implement a plan for providing the public appropriate notice of the information required of every student under its jurisdiction prior to the beginning of each school year. School authorities may provisionally admit a child for whom an official social security number has not been provided if the parent or guardian completes a postage-paid application for a social security number at the time of enrollment. A parent or guardian who objects to the incorporation of the social security number into the school records of a child may have the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the requirement.

(d) No child or youth shall be admitted to any public school of the state until the parent or guardian provides to the proper school authorities an official copy of that child's social security number which shall be incorporated into the official school records pertaining to that child or youth. Each local unit of administration shall establish and implement a plan for providing the public appropriate notice of the information required of every student under its jurisdiction prior to the beginning of each school year. School authorities may provisionally admit a child for whom an official social security number has not been provided if the parent or guardian completes a postage-paid application for a social security number at the time of enrollment. A parent or guardian who objects to the incorporation of the social security number into the school records of a child may have the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the requirement.

(e) A student whose parent or guardian is on active duty in the United States armed forces and has received official military orders to transfer into or within this state shall be eligible for enrollment, in the same manner and time as for students residing within the local school system, in the public school of the attendance zone in which he or she will be residing or in a public school authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-2-295 , prior to physically establishing residency within the local school system, upon presentation of a copy of the official military orders to the local school system.

(e) A student whose parent or guardian is on active duty in the United States armed forces and has received official military orders to transfer into or within this state shall be eligible for enrollment, in the same manner and time as for students residing within the local school system, in the public school of the attendance zone in which he or she will be residing or in a public school authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-2-295 , prior to physically establishing residency within the local school system, upon presentation of a copy of the official military orders to the local school system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-876 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-876
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-876
Status: in_force

(a) Responsibility for the proper operation of the fund is vested in the department.

(a) Responsibility for the proper operation of the fund is vested in the department.

(b) The board shall adopt actuarial assumptions as it deems necessary and prudent.

(b) The board shall adopt actuarial assumptions as it deems necessary and prudent.

(c) The board may adopt any rules and regulations that it finds necessary to properly administer the fund.

(c) The board may adopt any rules and regulations that it finds necessary to properly administer the fund.

(d) The board shall adopt rules and regulations to account for employer contributions and other assets separately.

(d) The board shall adopt rules and regulations to account for employer contributions and other assets separately.

(e) The commissioner, as executive officer of the board, shall employ such personnel as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this subpart and such personnel shall be employees of the department. The pro rata share of the costs of operating the department in the manner prescribed by law shall be a part of the administrative costs of the fund.

(e) The commissioner, as executive officer of the board, shall employ such personnel as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this subpart and such personnel shall be employees of the department. The pro rata share of the costs of operating the department in the manner prescribed by law shall be a part of the administrative costs of the fund.

(f) The department may employ or contract for the services of actuaries and other professionals as required to carry out the duties established by this subpart.

(f) The department may employ or contract for the services of actuaries and other professionals as required to carry out the duties established by this subpart.

(g) The department shall contract with the Division of Investment Services of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for any necessary services with respect to fund investments.

(g) The department shall contract with the Division of Investment Services of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for any necessary services with respect to fund investments.

(h) The department shall maintain all necessary records regarding the fund in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as applicable to the fund.

(h) The department shall maintain all necessary records regarding the fund in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as applicable to the fund.

(i) The department shall collect all moneys due to the fund and shall pay any administrative expenses necessary and appropriate for the operation of the fund from the fund.

(i) The department shall collect all moneys due to the fund and shall pay any administrative expenses necessary and appropriate for the operation of the fund from the fund.

(j) The department shall prepare an annual report of fund activities for the board, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. Such reports shall include, but not be limited to, audited financial statements. The reports shall contain the most recent information reasonably available to the department reflecting the obligations of the fund, earnings on investments, and such other information as the board deems necessary and appropriate. This report is due September 30 and shall reflect activity on a state fiscal year basis.

(j) The department shall prepare an annual report of fund activities for the board, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. Such reports shall include, but not be limited to, audited financial statements. The reports shall contain the most recent information reasonably available to the department reflecting the obligations of the fund, earnings on investments, and such other information as the board deems necessary and appropriate. This report is due September 30 and shall reflect activity on a state fiscal year basis.

(k) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department shall be entitled to any information that it deems necessary and appropriate from a retirement system in order that the provisions of Code Section 20-2-877 may be carried out.

(k) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department shall be entitled to any information that it deems necessary and appropriate from a retirement system in order that the provisions of Code Section 20-2-877 may be carried out.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-883 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-883
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-883
Status: in_force

The health insurance plan shall be designed by the board to:

(1) Provide a reasonable relationship between the hospital, surgical, and medical benefits to be included and the expected distribution of expenses of each such type to be incurred by the covered employees and dependents; and

(1) Provide a reasonable relationship between the hospital, surgical, and medical benefits to be included and the expected distribution of expenses of each such type to be incurred by the covered employees and dependents; and

(2) Include reasonable controls, which may include deductible and coinsurance provisions applicable to some or all of the benefits, to reduce unnecessary utilization of the various hospital, surgical, and medical services to be provided and to provide reasonable assurance of stability in future years of the plan.

(2) Include reasonable controls, which may include deductible and coinsurance provisions applicable to some or all of the benefits, to reduce unnecessary utilization of the various hospital, surgical, and medical services to be provided and to provide reasonable assurance of stability in future years of the plan.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-42 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-42
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-42
Status: in_force

(a) A county board of trustees shall consist of at least one appointee from each governmental agency financially supporting the library on a regular basis. Appointments shall be made in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system, shall be transmitted to the appointee and to the library, and shall state the length of term and expiration date of the appointment.

(a) A county board of trustees shall consist of at least one appointee from each governmental agency financially supporting the library on a regular basis. Appointments shall be made in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system, shall be transmitted to the appointee and to the library, and shall state the length of term and expiration date of the appointment.

(b) A regional board of library trustees shall consist of trustees serving on member county boards who are appointed to the regional board by each county board for a term specified in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system.

(b) A regional board of library trustees shall consist of trustees serving on member county boards who are appointed to the regional board by each county board for a term specified in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system.

(c) Board members shall serve staggered terms for continuity of service.

(c) Board members shall serve staggered terms for continuity of service.

(d) Board members shall be removed for cause or for failure to attend three consecutive meetings pursuant to the library system's constitution and bylaws or the local constitution and bylaws.

(d) Board members shall be removed for cause or for failure to attend three consecutive meetings pursuant to the library system's constitution and bylaws or the local constitution and bylaws.

(e) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as appointments are made. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a trustee's term, the new appointee shall complete the unexpired term.

(e) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as appointments are made. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a trustee's term, the new appointee shall complete the unexpired term.

(f) Members of the governing authority of any county, municipality, or governmental agency financially supporting the library shall be eligible for appointment and service as members or as ex officio members of the board of trustees of any library or library system. No such governing authority shall appoint a majority of its members to the board of trustees of any library or library system nor shall a majority of the board of trustees of any library or library system consist of members of the governing authority of any single county, municipality, or governmental agency.

(f) Members of the governing authority of any county, municipality, or governmental agency financially supporting the library shall be eligible for appointment and service as members or as ex officio members of the board of trustees of any library or library system. No such governing authority shall appoint a majority of its members to the board of trustees of any library or library system nor shall a majority of the board of trustees of any library or library system consist of members of the governing authority of any single county, municipality, or governmental agency.

(g) Public library system boards of trustees may provide for ex officio board membership in the system constitution and bylaws.

(g) Public library system boards of trustees may provide for ex officio board membership in the system constitution and bylaws.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-47-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-47-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-47.4
Status: in_force

(a) The return to the state agency of the copy of the inventory, signed by the director of the division or his or her designee, containing the notations thereon of the surplus printed material having archival value, as provided by Code Section 20-3-47.3 , shall serve as the authorization for the state agency to donate to any nonprofit organization the surplus printed material which does not have archival value.

(a) The return to the state agency of the copy of the inventory, signed by the director of the division or his or her designee, containing the notations thereon of the surplus printed material having archival value, as provided by Code Section 20-3-47.3 , shall serve as the authorization for the state agency to donate to any nonprofit organization the surplus printed material which does not have archival value.

(b) Each state agency donating such surplus printed material to nonprofit organizations is authorized to adopt rules and regulations governing such donations, but such rules and regulations shall be consistent with this part and with rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to Code Section 20-3-31 .

(b) Each state agency donating such surplus printed material to nonprofit organizations is authorized to adopt rules and regulations governing such donations, but such rules and regulations shall be consistent with this part and with rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to Code Section 20-3-31 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-6-21 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-6-21
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-6-21
Status: in_force

The seven members to represent this state on the Education Commission of the States as authorized under Article III of the Compact for Education shall consist of the following members: the Governor, who shall serve as chairman thereof; one member of the House of Representatives, who shall be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; one member of the Senate, who shall be selected by the Lieutenant Governor; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia; the State School Superintendent; and two members who shall be appointed by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1022 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1022
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1022
Status: in_force

To increase student understanding of, and familiarity with, American historical documents and to provide curriculum support to classroom teachers of United States history, American government and civics, economics, and social studies, the Department of Education is strongly encouraged to create an online instructional resource page or pages for teachers, which may include, but is not limited to, links to websites, foundational documents, and lesson plan ideas. In order to create shared digital resources available to all students in this state, such online resources may be integrated with the Teacher Resource Link of the Statewide Longitudinal Data System. At a minimum, such resource page or pages may include the items in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-1021 and may focus on the foundational principles of limited constitutional government, federalism, religious liberty, freedom of speech, the right to private property, free enterprise, and the rule of law. There shall be no content based censorship of American history, writings of the Founding Fathers, or heritage documents referred to in this Code section due to their religious or cultural nature. It is strongly encouraged that the online teacher resource page be completed and made easily available to teachers no later than July 31, 2016, and support the requirements specified in Code Section 20-2-1020 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-47 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-47
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-47
Status: in_force

To assist in carrying out this article, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia is authorized to accept grants of money, materials, services, or property of any kind from a federal agency, private agency, corporation, or individual.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2112 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2112
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2112
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the State Board of Education.

(1) “ Board ” means the State Board of Education.

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

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

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

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

(4) “ Participating school ” means a private school that has notified the department of its intention to participate in the program, and that complies with the department's requirements.

(4) “ Participating school ” means a private school that has notified the department of its intention to participate in the program, and that complies with the department's requirements.

(5) “ Prior school year in attendance ” means that the student was enrolled and reported by a public school system or school systems for funding purposes during the preceding October and March full-time equivalent (FTE) program counts in accordance with Code Section 20-2-160 .

(5) “ Prior school year in attendance ” means that the student was enrolled and reported by a public school system or school systems for funding purposes during the preceding October and March full-time equivalent (FTE) program counts in accordance with Code Section 20-2-160 .

(6) “ Private school ” means a nonpublic school, sectarian or nonsectarian, which is accredited or in the process of becoming accredited by one or more of the entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519 .

(6) “ Private school ” means a nonpublic school, sectarian or nonsectarian, which is accredited or in the process of becoming accredited by one or more of the entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519 .

(7) “ Program ” means the scholarship program established pursuant to this article.

(7) “ Program ” means the scholarship program established pursuant to this article.

(8) “ Resident school system ” means the public school system in which the student would be enrolled based on his or her residence.

(8) “ Resident school system ” means the public school system in which the student would be enrolled based on his or her residence.

(9) “ Scholarship ” means a Georgia Special Needs Scholarship awarded pursuant to this article.

(9) “ Scholarship ” means a Georgia Special Needs Scholarship awarded pursuant to this article.

(10) “ Scholarship student ” means a student who receives a scholarship pursuant to this article.

(10) “ Scholarship student ” means a student who receives a scholarship pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1183 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1183
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1183
Status: in_force

When a local school system assigns or employs law enforcement officers in schools, the local board of education shall have a collaborative written agreement with law enforcement officials to establish the role of law enforcement and school employees in school disciplinary matters and ensure coordination and cooperation among officials, agencies, and programs involved in school discipline and public protection.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-577 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-577
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-577
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to fix rentals, installment payments of purchase price, and other charges which the various county boards of education, city boards of education, or governing bodies of independent districts or systems shall pay to the authority for the use or purchase of each project or part thereof or combination of projects, to charge and collect them, and to lease or sell and make contracts with the various county, city, or independent school districts or systems for the use or purchase by any county, city, or independent school districts or systems of any project or part thereof. Such rentals, installment payments of purchase price, and other charges shall be so fixed and adjusted in relation to their total amount from the project or projects for which a single issue of revenue bonds is issued so as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues of such project or projects, if any, to pay:

(1) The cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project or projects, including reserves for extraordinary repairs and insurance and other reserves required by the resolution or trust indentures, unless such reserves shall be otherwise provided for, shall be deemed to include the expenses incurred by the authority on account of the project or projects for water, light, sewer, and other services furnished by other facilities at such institution; and

(1) The cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project or projects, including reserves for extraordinary repairs and insurance and other reserves required by the resolution or trust indentures, unless such reserves shall be otherwise provided for, shall be deemed to include the expenses incurred by the authority on account of the project or projects for water, light, sewer, and other services furnished by other facilities at such institution; and

(2) The principal of the revenue bonds and the interest thereon, if any, as they shall become due.

(2) The principal of the revenue bonds and the interest thereon, if any, as they shall become due.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-36 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-36
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-36
Status: in_force

No licensed, commissioned, or permitted facility operated as an early care and education program or similar facility or any operator of such a facility shall allow any person who has been convicted of or who has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any offense specified in Code Section 16-12-1.1 to be present at a facility while children are present for care or allow any such person to reside in or be domiciled at such facility in violation of Code Section 16-12-1.1 . The department shall either deny the issuance of or revoke the license, commission, or registration of any such facility violating the provisions of this Code section. The powers and duties set forth in this Code section are cumulative and not intended to limit the powers and duties set forth throughout this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-463 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-463
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-463
Status: in_force

When one-fourth of the registered qualified voters of the county or of the county outside the incorporated limits of a municipality or municipalities, as the case may be, shall file with the county board of education a petition asking for an election for the purpose of determining whether or not bonds shall be issued for the purpose of refunding, refinancing, or retiring outstanding school bonds of such territory, the required number of petitioners to be determined by the county board, it shall be the duty of the county board to fix the amount, denomination, rate of interest, and dates when due of the proposed bonds to refund, refinance, or retire outstanding schoolhouse bonds of such territory; and the county board shall also specify the amount, denomination, rate of interest, and dates when due of the outstanding school bonds which are sought to be refunded, retired, or refinanced and call such election in terms of law now provided or which may hereafter be provided for the county issue of bonds, except as otherwise provided in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-47 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-47
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-47
Status: in_force

(a) Within the first 60 instructional days of the school year of a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 , turnaround coaches shall coordinate with each school to conduct individual assessments of those students who have been identified as low-performing and shall coordinate with schools to provide the following interventions, as agreed to by the turnaround coach and the school and based on available funding and resources, including the reallocation of existing resources and grant funding, if available, pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-14-48 : (1) Screen all students to diagnose the factors for low performance, including, but not limited to, reading development and comprehension, math proficiencies, physical health, mental health, access to the Internet or other ancillary supports to out-of-school learning activities expected of students and evaluate all available records to address nonacademic barriers to learning in the lowest-performing schools; and (2) Provide students who have been identified as low-performing with academic support and enrichment activities, access to programs to promote parental involvement, access to supports for addressing and improving mental and physical health, access to a learning resource center for students and guardians to strengthen academic supports, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and access to expert supports, which may include, but not be limited to, data scientists, psychometric personnel, curriculum specialists, learning theorists, and special educators to help advise the schools on technical learning matters.

(a) Within the first 60 instructional days of the school year of a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 , turnaround coaches shall coordinate with each school to conduct individual assessments of those students who have been identified as low-performing and shall coordinate with schools to provide the following interventions, as agreed to by the turnaround coach and the school and based on available funding and resources, including the reallocation of existing resources and grant funding, if available, pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-14-48 :

(1) Screen all students to diagnose the factors for low performance, including, but not limited to, reading development and comprehension, math proficiencies, physical health, mental health, access to the Internet or other ancillary supports to out-of-school learning activities expected of students and evaluate all available records to address nonacademic barriers to learning in the lowest-performing schools; and

(1) Screen all students to diagnose the factors for low performance, including, but not limited to, reading development and comprehension, math proficiencies, physical health, mental health, access to the Internet or other ancillary supports to out-of-school learning activities expected of students and evaluate all available records to address nonacademic barriers to learning in the lowest-performing schools; and

(2) Provide students who have been identified as low-performing with academic support and enrichment activities, access to programs to promote parental involvement, access to supports for addressing and improving mental and physical health, access to a learning resource center for students and guardians to strengthen academic supports, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and access to expert supports, which may include, but not be limited to, data scientists, psychometric personnel, curriculum specialists, learning theorists, and special educators to help advise the schools on technical learning matters.

(2) Provide students who have been identified as low-performing with academic support and enrichment activities, access to programs to promote parental involvement, access to supports for addressing and improving mental and physical health, access to a learning resource center for students and guardians to strengthen academic supports, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and access to expert supports, which may include, but not be limited to, data scientists, psychometric personnel, curriculum specialists, learning theorists, and special educators to help advise the schools on technical learning matters.

(b) Turnaround coaches shall assist local boards of education in identifying integrated student services utilizing the list of resources established by the Chief Turnaround Officer pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-14-43 . Local boards of education, in coordination with the turnaround coaches and the local school administration, shall create local collaborations to address personal and community conditions, which shall include the needs, issues, and problems within the communities of such school or schools, such as poverty, lack of economic development, safety, transportation options for parents and students, adult educational opportunities, wellness, and mental health services, and shall, in consultation with the turnaround coach, identify state and community resources that are available or that could be built upon, reallocated, or repurposed to address the issues impacting such school or schools.

(b) Turnaround coaches shall assist local boards of education in identifying integrated student services utilizing the list of resources established by the Chief Turnaround Officer pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-14-43 . Local boards of education, in coordination with the turnaround coaches and the local school administration, shall create local collaborations to address personal and community conditions, which shall include the needs, issues, and problems within the communities of such school or schools, such as poverty, lack of economic development, safety, transportation options for parents and students, adult educational opportunities, wellness, and mental health services, and shall, in consultation with the turnaround coach, identify state and community resources that are available or that could be built upon, reallocated, or repurposed to address the issues impacting such school or schools.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-271 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-271
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-271
Status: in_force

The corporation is authorized to charge and collect insurance premiums on loans in accordance with the federal act and to provide for all matters relative thereto. In the administration of the program, the insurance premium charged may be identified and referred to as a “guaranty fee.” Guaranty fees collected by the corporation shall be credited to the corporation's loan guaranty fund.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2008 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2008
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2008
Status: in_force

The investable assets of a fund may be invested in securities or other investments permitted by the laws of this state for the investment of assets constituting the legal reserves of property and casualty insurance companies or in such other securities or investments as the Commissioner may permit such insurers to invest their funds under Title 33. Such investments shall be subject to the same terms, conditions, and limitations which apply to property and casualty insurance companies under Title 33.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-511 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-511
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-511
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to those powers, rights, and duties provided by Chapter 10 of Title 49, Chapter 34 of Title 31, and elsewhere by law, the board shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of the former State Medical Education Board as provided by this part.

(a) In addition to those powers, rights, and duties provided by Chapter 10 of Title 49, Chapter 34 of Title 31, and elsewhere by law, the board shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of the former State Medical Education Board as provided by this part.

(b) The rights and obligations of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before July 1, 2011, by the former State Medical Education Board shall continue to exist; and none of such rights and obligations shall be impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the board. In all such instances, the board shall be substituted for the former State Medical Education Board, and the board shall succeed to the rights and obligations under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions.

(b) The rights and obligations of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before July 1, 2011, by the former State Medical Education Board shall continue to exist; and none of such rights and obligations shall be impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the board. In all such instances, the board shall be substituted for the former State Medical Education Board, and the board shall succeed to the rights and obligations under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions.

(c) The board shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the State Medical Education Board that were in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the board pursuant to this part. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect unless and until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law.

(c) The board shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the State Medical Education Board that were in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the board pursuant to this part. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect unless and until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-1
Status: in_force

The State of Georgia accepts the provisions of an act of the Congress of the United States approved February 23, 1917 ( 20 U.S.C.A. Section 11, et seq. ; c. 114, Section 1, 39 Stat. 929), the caption of which act is as follows: “An act to provide for the promotion of vocational education; to provide for cooperation with the states in the promotion of such education in agriculture and the trades and industries; to provide for cooperation with the states in the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects; and to appropriate money and regulate its expenditure, and for other purposes,” expressly including such Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of such act and the provisions thereunder and appropriations therefor, to be used according to and as provided in such act.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-12 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-12
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-12
Status: in_force

The members of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia who are in state employment shall serve without compensation but, subject to fund availability, shall be reimbursed by the state department in which employed for all necessary expenses that may be incurred in the performance of their duties under this article in accordance with state travel regulations promulgated by the State Accounting Office in the same manner that state employees are reimbursed. For those State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia members who are not in state employment, the expense and mileage allowance shall be the same as that authorized for the General Assembly and shall be payable, subject to fund availability, by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2077 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2077
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2077
Status: in_force

(a) No governing body of a charter school established pursuant to this article or of a state chartered special school shall make or enforce any rule that requires students to wear face masks or face coverings while present in any area of a school or school grounds or other property owned or operated by the charter school unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in such charter school may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule. A parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status. No student shall suffer any adverse disciplinary or academic consequences as a result of such election by a parent or guardian.

(a) No governing body of a charter school established pursuant to this article or of a state chartered special school shall make or enforce any rule that requires students to wear face masks or face coverings while present in any area of a school or school grounds or other property owned or operated by the charter school unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in such charter school may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule. A parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status. No student shall suffer any adverse disciplinary or academic consequences as a result of such election by a parent or guardian.

(b) No administrator, teacher, or other school personnel while acting within the scope of his or her employment with a charter school established pursuant to this article or a state chartered special school shall make or enforce any rule that requires students to wear face masks or face coverings while present in any area of a school or school grounds or other property owned or operated by the charter school unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in such charter school may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule. A parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status. No student shall suffer any adverse disciplinary or academic consequences as a result of such election by a parent or guardian.

(b) No administrator, teacher, or other school personnel while acting within the scope of his or her employment with a charter school established pursuant to this article or a state chartered special school shall make or enforce any rule that requires students to wear face masks or face coverings while present in any area of a school or school grounds or other property owned or operated by the charter school unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in such charter school may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule. A parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status. No student shall suffer any adverse disciplinary or academic consequences as a result of such election by a parent or guardian.

(c) This Code section shall not be subject to waivers pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system, Code Section 20-2-244 for a local board of education, Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system, or Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school established pursuant to this article or Article 31A of this chapter, a charter system, or schools within a charter system.

(c) This Code section shall not be subject to waivers pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system, Code Section 20-2-244 for a local board of education, Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system, or Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school established pursuant to this article or Article 31A of this chapter, a charter system, or schools within a charter system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-156 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-156
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-156
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall create a program for limited-English-proficient students whose native language is not English, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. The purpose of this program is to assist such students to develop proficiency in the English language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, sufficient to perform effectively at the currently assigned grade level. The state board shall prescribe such rules and regulations regarding eligibility criteria and standards as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this Code section. This program may also be referred to as the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-174 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-174
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-174
Status: in_force

The authority, in addition to the moneys which may be received from the sale of revenue bonds and from the collection of revenues, rents, and earnings derived under this article, shall have authority to accept from any federal agency grants for or in aid of the construction of any project or for the payment of bonds and to receive and accept contributions from any source of either money or property or other things of value to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes for which such grants or contributions may be made.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-38 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-38
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-38
Status: in_force

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall maintain a policy by which institutions of the Technical College System of Georgia shall grant academic credit to active duty military or veteran students for college level learning acquired prior to enrollment from military service; provided, however, that the training and experience obtained through such military service shall be substantially related to the coursework for which any such academic credit is granted.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-25 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-25
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-25
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Office of Student Achievement.

(a) There is created the Office of Student Achievement.

(b) The chief administrative and executive officer of the office shall be the director, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Subject to the general policy established by the Alliance of Education Agency Heads, the director shall be responsible for the performance and exercise of the duties, responsibilities, functions, powers, and authority imposed upon the director and the office as provided by law. The director shall receive a salary to be determined by the Governor.

(b) The chief administrative and executive officer of the office shall be the director, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Subject to the general policy established by the Alliance of Education Agency Heads, the director shall be responsible for the performance and exercise of the duties, responsibilities, functions, powers, and authority imposed upon the director and the office as provided by law. The director shall receive a salary to be determined by the Governor.

(c) The director shall have the authority to employ all personnel of the office, subject to the provisions of this part and all applicable provisions of other laws governing public employment.

(c) The director shall have the authority to employ all personnel of the office, subject to the provisions of this part and all applicable provisions of other laws governing public employment.

(d) The office may adopt a seal for its use and shall be authorized to enter into contracts to fulfill its duties under this article.

(d) The office may adopt a seal for its use and shall be authorized to enter into contracts to fulfill its duties under this article.

(e) The office shall be assigned for administrative purposes only, as that term is defined in Code Section 50-4-3 , to the Office of Planning and Budget.

(e) The office shall be assigned for administrative purposes only, as that term is defined in Code Section 50-4-3 , to the Office of Planning and Budget.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-58 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-58
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-58
Status: in_force

A library system existing prior to July 1, 1984, shall have until July 1, 1989, to comply fully with the provisions of this part, and any provision to the contrary within Chapter 24 of Title 43, relating to libraries, shall be superseded by the provisions of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-155 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-155
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-155
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall establish a state-wide school climate management program to help local schools and systems requesting assistance in developing school climate improvement and management processes. Such projects will be designed to optimize local resources through voluntary community, student, teacher, administrator, and other school personnel participation. These processes will be designed for, but will not be limited to, promoting positive gains in student achievement scores, student and teacher morale, community support, and student and teacher attendance, while decreasing student suspensions, expulsions, dropouts, and other negative aspects of the total school environment. The state board upon request of a local school system is authorized to provide the necessary on-site technical assistance to local schools and systems and to offer other assistance through regional and state-wide conferences and workshops, printed material, and such other assistance as may be deemed appropriate under this Code section. The state board shall, upon request of a local school system, produce model codes of behavior and discipline and shall produce guidelines for application and administration of such codes. The results of this program shall be annually presented to the General Assembly for review in determining future appropriations for state-level technical assistance necessary to perform the duties assigned to the state board under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-71 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-71
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-71
Status: in_force

The board of regents is authorized to secure liability insurance covering the operation of any nuclear facility established at any school under the control of the board. Such liability insurance shall cover all teachers, instructors, employees, and any other person, firm, or corporation performing services incident to the nuclear facility above mentioned. Any such insurance shall contain a provision that the sovereign immunity of the board shall not be asserted as a defense by the insurer without the specific prior approval of the board. The insurance may be in any amount deemed proper by the board but shall not exceed the sum of $250,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-920 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-920
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-920
Status: in_force

(a) During any period in which an employee is covered under the health insurance plan authorized by this subpart prior to the date of the employee's retirement, there shall be withheld from each salary payment of such employee, as the employee's share of the cost of coverage under this plan, such portion of the premium or subscription charges under the terms of any contract or contracts issued in accordance with this subpart as may be established by the board. During any month in which benefits are being paid by a public school employees' retirement system to an individual so covered under this program, contributions shall be deducted from such payments in the amounts prescribed by the board with the consent of the recipient.

(a) During any period in which an employee is covered under the health insurance plan authorized by this subpart prior to the date of the employee's retirement, there shall be withheld from each salary payment of such employee, as the employee's share of the cost of coverage under this plan, such portion of the premium or subscription charges under the terms of any contract or contracts issued in accordance with this subpart as may be established by the board. During any month in which benefits are being paid by a public school employees' retirement system to an individual so covered under this program, contributions shall be deducted from such payments in the amounts prescribed by the board with the consent of the recipient.

(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health.

(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health.

(c) If a local school system elects not to participate in the health insurance plan, the board may establish regulations by which the employees of such local school system may enroll as a group, provided an adequate participation percentage is maintained to assure a sound policy of shared risk.

(c) If a local school system elects not to participate in the health insurance plan, the board may establish regulations by which the employees of such local school system may enroll as a group, provided an adequate participation percentage is maintained to assure a sound policy of shared risk.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-156 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-156
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-156
Status: repealed

This article shall stand repealed on July 1, 2027.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-521 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-521
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-521
Status: in_force

The board of regents is authorized to use funds from the building trust fund for the construction and equipping of the hospital or annex thereto, or both, authorized in Code Section 20-3-520 and any other money that it may be able to procure from any source.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-26 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-26
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-26
Status: in_force

All full-time employees of a postsecondary technical school formerly operated by a local board of education or area postsecondary technical education board as of July 1, 1987, or the date which the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school shall elect either to continue membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Once such election is made by such personnel, the election is irrevocable during the tenure of employment with the Technical College System of Georgia or any postsecondary technical school governed thereby. All employees who are members of the Public School Employees Retirement System may elect to continue their membership in the Public School Employees Retirement System or to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, if otherwise eligible under laws, rules, or regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-385 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-385
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-385
Status: in_force

(a) The fund shall be used by the authority to assist in the repayment of any education loan owed by an individual who is: (1) An assistant district attorney, an assistant solicitor-general, or an assistant solicitor; (2) A civil legal aid attorney; (3) A public defender; or (4) An Office of Legislative Counsel attorney or a State Law Department attorney.

(a) The fund shall be used by the authority to assist in the repayment of any education loan owed by an individual who is:

(1) An assistant district attorney, an assistant solicitor-general, or an assistant solicitor;

(1) An assistant district attorney, an assistant solicitor-general, or an assistant solicitor;

(2) A civil legal aid attorney;

(2) A civil legal aid attorney;

(3) A public defender; or

(3) A public defender; or

(4) An Office of Legislative Counsel attorney or a State Law Department attorney.

(4) An Office of Legislative Counsel attorney or a State Law Department attorney.

(b) The authority shall establish four separate programs to assist each of the four categories of recipients identified in subsection (a) of this Code section and shall account separately for the funding of each program. Any state appropriation of funds shall separately identify the amount of funds appropriated for each program. Private donations and any other funds available for such programs shall be allocated among such programs by the authority.

(b) The authority shall establish four separate programs to assist each of the four categories of recipients identified in subsection (a) of this Code section and shall account separately for the funding of each program. Any state appropriation of funds shall separately identify the amount of funds appropriated for each program. Private donations and any other funds available for such programs shall be allocated among such programs by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-85 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-85
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-85
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall direct a study of the practical problems involved in obtaining and producing textbooks and other instructional materials in alternative formats for students with disabilities. In cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, students with disabilities, organizations and advocates for persons with disabilities, publishers, federal and state agencies concerned with opportunities for persons with disabilities, colleges and universities that are not under the direction of the board, university and college presses, counterparts in other states, and other interested persons, the board shall work toward the establishment of a system or clearing-house for sharing postsecondary texts in alternative formats while protecting the intellectual property rights of publishers. The board shall report annually to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding progress toward this goal.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-498 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-498
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-498
Status: in_force

Local school systems interested in becoming a REACH participating school system shall complete the REACH Scholarship Program application, and provide detailed descriptions of how program requirements will be met, including, but not limited to, how the local school system will:

(1) Identify the REACH coordinator;

(1) Identify the REACH coordinator;

(2) Establish a mentor program or utilize an existing local program;

(2) Establish a mentor program or utilize an existing local program;

(3) Identify the academic coach to monitor REACH scholars' academics, behavior, and attendance, as well as their transition from middle school to high school; and

(3) Identify the academic coach to monitor REACH scholars' academics, behavior, and attendance, as well as their transition from middle school to high school; and

(4) Develop plans to engage the community and sustain the program financially and programmatically.

(4) Develop plans to engage the community and sustain the program financially and programmatically.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-425 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-425
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-425
Status: in_force

(a) If the recipient of a scholarship under this subpart fails to honor his or her obligation to serve in the Army National Guard or the United States Army as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-421 , such recipient shall, at the option of the recipient, either: (1) Serve not less than four years as an enlisted member of the Army National Guard or United States Army; or (2) Pay to the authority an amount equal to the amount of scholarship assistance received by the recipient under this subpart, plus interest, such amount to be paid, in accordance with regulations of the authority, within five years after the recipient graduates from or terminates his or her enrollment in the University of North Georgia.

(a) If the recipient of a scholarship under this subpart fails to honor his or her obligation to serve in the Army National Guard or the United States Army as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-421 , such recipient shall, at the option of the recipient, either:

(1) Serve not less than four years as an enlisted member of the Army National Guard or United States Army; or

(1) Serve not less than four years as an enlisted member of the Army National Guard or United States Army; or

(2) Pay to the authority an amount equal to the amount of scholarship assistance received by the recipient under this subpart, plus interest, such amount to be paid, in accordance with regulations of the authority, within five years after the recipient graduates from or terminates his or her enrollment in the University of North Georgia.

(2) Pay to the authority an amount equal to the amount of scholarship assistance received by the recipient under this subpart, plus interest, such amount to be paid, in accordance with regulations of the authority, within five years after the recipient graduates from or terminates his or her enrollment in the University of North Georgia.

(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any person who, for bona fide reasons of health as jointly verified by the authority and the selection committee, is unable to honor the obligation provided for in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-421 .

(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any person who, for bona fide reasons of health as jointly verified by the authority and the selection committee, is unable to honor the obligation provided for in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-421 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-518-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-518-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-518.7
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-889 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-889
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-889
Status: in_force

Any local employer may provide for the coverage of other personnel who are not included in paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-2-880 by a separate contract with the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-43 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-43
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-43
Status: in_force

(a) The council may conduct meetings at such places and times as it deems necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this article; provided, however, that the council shall meet not less than four times per year. The council shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson.

(a) The council may conduct meetings at such places and times as it deems necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this article; provided, however, that the council shall meet not less than four times per year. The council shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson.

(b) A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the council.

(b) A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the council.

(c) Legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 . Nonlegislative members of the council shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Members of the council who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the council, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the council in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or state employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this article shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives.

(c) Legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 . Nonlegislative members of the council shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Members of the council who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the council, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the council in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or state employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this article shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-477 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-477
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-477
Status: in_force

This subpart shall not be construed to impair the obligation of any bond outstanding on March 31, 1937, or to prejudice the rights of any bondholder of an outstanding bond issued prior to that date.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-219 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-219
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-219
Status: in_force

(a) It is affirmed that a local unit of administration may, in its discretion, provide payroll deduction services to any organization, association, or corporation which the local unit of administration determines provides a tangible benefit to the school system or to any of its employees if such organization, association, or corporation has among its objectives educational, charitable, classroom instructional, legislative, legal, or professional development activities related to promoting and enhancing the welfare of the education profession and public school students and employees.

(a) It is affirmed that a local unit of administration may, in its discretion, provide payroll deduction services to any organization, association, or corporation which the local unit of administration determines provides a tangible benefit to the school system or to any of its employees if such organization, association, or corporation has among its objectives educational, charitable, classroom instructional, legislative, legal, or professional development activities related to promoting and enhancing the welfare of the education profession and public school students and employees.

(b) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, it is affirmed that any local unit of administration is authorized to deduct from the salaries or wages of its employees amounts designated by the employee as contributions, dues, or other specifically identified moneys to any such organization, association, or corporation as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, it is affirmed that any local unit of administration is authorized to deduct from the salaries or wages of its employees amounts designated by the employee as contributions, dues, or other specifically identified moneys to any such organization, association, or corporation as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.

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

(c) No deduction shall be made under this Code section without the express written consent of the employee.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-49-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-49-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-49.2
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Turnaround Officer shall prepare a written biannual update on the status of each school that is under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 . The Chief Turnaround Officer shall provide such biannual reports no later than February 1 and August 1 of each year to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee and to the Education Turnaround Advisory Committee. The report due no later than February 1 may be in the form of an executive summary. The report due no later than August 1 shall include detailed information regarding the status, progress, and any interventions imposed on the schools that are under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 .

(a) The Chief Turnaround Officer shall prepare a written biannual update on the status of each school that is under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 . The Chief Turnaround Officer shall provide such biannual reports no later than February 1 and August 1 of each year to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee and to the Education Turnaround Advisory Committee. The report due no later than February 1 may be in the form of an executive summary. The report due no later than August 1 shall include detailed information regarding the status, progress, and any interventions imposed on the schools that are under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 .

(b) The Chief Turnaround Officer shall annually meet with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the State School Superintendent, and the Education Turnaround Advisory Council to present the findings in the detailed report prepared pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) The Chief Turnaround Officer shall annually meet with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the State School Superintendent, and the Education Turnaround Advisory Council to present the findings in the detailed report prepared pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-559 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-559
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-559
Status: in_force

The authority may sell its bonds in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interests of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-431 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-431
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-431
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the county board of education of any county of this state deems it necessary for the purpose of securing proper school sites and buildings and to the best interest of education in the county, the county board shall have the power and authority to divide all of the territory of the county outside of independent school districts into local subdivisions to be known as local schoolhouse districts. Whenever the county board divides the county into local subdivisions, the entire county shall be so divided into separate subdivisions. The local subdivisions so set up and established shall be clearly and positively defined by the resolution passed by the county board establishing such subdivisions. The local subdivisions shall be marked off in the manner which the county board deems to be most advantageous to the school interest of the county. The county board shall act as officers of such local subdivisions and as such is authorized to incur bonded indebtedness for the purpose of purchasing school sites and for building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing schoolhouses, to include building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing lunchrooms and vocational and physical education buildings and facilities in and for such local subdivisions. The bonded indebtedness which the county board is authorized by this Code section to incur shall be incurred pursuant to Article IX, Section V, Paragraphs I and IV of the Constitution of Georgia . An election for bonds for such local subdivisions shall be called and held in the manner prescribed by Article 1 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, and the bonds shall be validated in the manner prescribed by Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 82 of Title 36. The purpose of this Code section is to permit and to require the same procedure to be followed in the voting, issuance, levying of taxes for, and the retirement of bonds issued by the county boards for local subdivisions established under this Code section for building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing schoolhouses, to include building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing lunchrooms and vocational and physical education buildings and facilities, or purchasing sites therefor as is required in the case of municipalities and other county bonds; provided, however, that where the county board divides the county into subdivisions and seeks to issue bonds for any one of the local subdivisions, persons residing outside of the local subdivision may not participate as qualified voters in the election. Should the election held in a local subdivision result favorably to the issuance of bonds for such local subdivision, the property located within such local subdivision as marked off and established by the county board shall be subject to taxation for the retirement of bonds issued by the county board for such local subdivision. The property located outside of such subdivision shall not be subject to taxation for the retirement of any bonds issued for the local subdivision.

(a) Whenever the county board of education of any county of this state deems it necessary for the purpose of securing proper school sites and buildings and to the best interest of education in the county, the county board shall have the power and authority to divide all of the territory of the county outside of independent school districts into local subdivisions to be known as local schoolhouse districts. Whenever the county board divides the county into local subdivisions, the entire county shall be so divided into separate subdivisions. The local subdivisions so set up and established shall be clearly and positively defined by the resolution passed by the county board establishing such subdivisions. The local subdivisions shall be marked off in the manner which the county board deems to be most advantageous to the school interest of the county. The county board shall act as officers of such local subdivisions and as such is authorized to incur bonded indebtedness for the purpose of purchasing school sites and for building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing schoolhouses, to include building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing lunchrooms and vocational and physical education buildings and facilities in and for such local subdivisions. The bonded indebtedness which the county board is authorized by this Code section to incur shall be incurred pursuant to Article IX, Section V, Paragraphs I and IV of the Constitution of Georgia . An election for bonds for such local subdivisions shall be called and held in the manner prescribed by Article 1 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, and the bonds shall be validated in the manner prescribed by Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 82 of Title 36. The purpose of this Code section is to permit and to require the same procedure to be followed in the voting, issuance, levying of taxes for, and the retirement of bonds issued by the county boards for local subdivisions established under this Code section for building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing schoolhouses, to include building and equipping, enlarging, and repairing lunchrooms and vocational and physical education buildings and facilities, or purchasing sites therefor as is required in the case of municipalities and other county bonds; provided, however, that where the county board divides the county into subdivisions and seeks to issue bonds for any one of the local subdivisions, persons residing outside of the local subdivision may not participate as qualified voters in the election. Should the election held in a local subdivision result favorably to the issuance of bonds for such local subdivision, the property located within such local subdivision as marked off and established by the county board shall be subject to taxation for the retirement of bonds issued by the county board for such local subdivision. The property located outside of such subdivision shall not be subject to taxation for the retirement of any bonds issued for the local subdivision.

(b) It is not intended that subsection (a) of this Code section shall in any way interfere with the county board issuing bonds on a county-wide basis as provided for in Code Section 20-2-430 . The purpose of subsection (a) of this Code section is to give to the county board additional powers so that the county board may provide adequate school sites, buildings, and equipment in counties and under circumstances where county-wide bond issues for securing school sites and buildings and equipping schoolhouses prove inadequate and inequitable because of prior existing bonded indebtedness of local districts, or otherwise.

(b) It is not intended that subsection (a) of this Code section shall in any way interfere with the county board issuing bonds on a county-wide basis as provided for in Code Section 20-2-430 . The purpose of subsection (a) of this Code section is to give to the county board additional powers so that the county board may provide adequate school sites, buildings, and equipment in counties and under circumstances where county-wide bond issues for securing school sites and buildings and equipping schoolhouses prove inadequate and inequitable because of prior existing bonded indebtedness of local districts, or otherwise.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2a-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2A / Section 20-2a-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2A-6
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall maintain on its website a current list of all student scholarship organizations which have provided notice pursuant to paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-2A-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-5
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds issued by the authority shall be paid solely from the property (including, but not limited to, real property, fixtures, personal property, revenues, or other funds) pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise encumbered to secure or to pay such bonds. No revenue bonds shall be issued by the authority under this chapter unless its members adopt a resolution finding that the project or combination of projects for which such bonds are to be issued will be self-liquidating.

(a) Revenue bonds issued by the authority shall be paid solely from the property (including, but not limited to, real property, fixtures, personal property, revenues, or other funds) pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise encumbered to secure or to pay such bonds. No revenue bonds shall be issued by the authority under this chapter unless its members adopt a resolution finding that the project or combination of projects for which such bonds are to be issued will be self-liquidating.

(b) All revenue bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, adopted by a majority vote of the full membership of the authority at a regular or special meeting.

(b) All revenue bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, adopted by a majority vote of the full membership of the authority at a regular or special meeting.

(c) Revenue bonds shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times (not more than 40 years from their respective dates), shall bear interest at such rate or rates (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time), shall be subject to redemption on such terms, and shall contain such other terms, provisions, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds may permit or provide. The terms, provisions, covenants, assignments, and conditions contained in or provided or permitted by any resolution of the authority authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds shall bind the members of the authority then in office and their successors.

(c) Revenue bonds shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times (not more than 40 years from their respective dates), shall bear interest at such rate or rates (which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time), shall be subject to redemption on such terms, and shall contain such other terms, provisions, covenants, assignments, and conditions as the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds may permit or provide. The terms, provisions, covenants, assignments, and conditions contained in or provided or permitted by any resolution of the authority authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds shall bind the members of the authority then in office and their successors.

(d) The authority shall have power from time to time and whenever it deems it expedient to refund any bonds by the issuance of new bonds, whether or not the bonds to be refunded have matured, and may issue bonds partly to refund bonds then outstanding and partly for any other purpose permitted under this chapter. The refunding bonds may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded, with such cash adjustments as may be agreed upon, or may be sold and the proceeds applied to the purchase or redemption of the bonds to be refunded.

(d) The authority shall have power from time to time and whenever it deems it expedient to refund any bonds by the issuance of new bonds, whether or not the bonds to be refunded have matured, and may issue bonds partly to refund bonds then outstanding and partly for any other purpose permitted under this chapter. The refunding bonds may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded, with such cash adjustments as may be agreed upon, or may be sold and the proceeds applied to the purchase or redemption of the bonds to be refunded.

(e) Any limitations with respect to interest rates or any maximum interest rate or rates found in the usury laws of this state or any other laws of this state shall not apply to revenue bonds of the authority.

(e) Any limitations with respect to interest rates or any maximum interest rate or rates found in the usury laws of this state or any other laws of this state shall not apply to revenue bonds of the authority.

(f) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes exceeding $500 million.

(f) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes exceeding $500 million.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-45-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-45-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-45.1
Status: in_force

The council shall have the following powers, duties, authorities, and functions to:

(1) Serve as the state advisory body required by federal granting authorities for state projects and to follow the regulations and guidelines promulgated by those granting authorities;

(1) Serve as the state advisory body required by federal granting authorities for state projects and to follow the regulations and guidelines promulgated by those granting authorities;

(2) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Division of Archives and History on issues concerning records;

(2) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Division of Archives and History on issues concerning records;

(3) Identify endangered records of historical value and to recommend appropriate actions to protect them;

(3) Identify endangered records of historical value and to recommend appropriate actions to protect them;

(4) Promote state-wide planning for historical records needs;

(4) Promote state-wide planning for historical records needs;

(5) Cooperate with and secure cooperation of every department, agency, or instrumentality in the state government or its political subdivisions in furtherance of the purposes of this part;

(5) Cooperate with and secure cooperation of every department, agency, or instrumentality in the state government or its political subdivisions in furtherance of the purposes of this part;

(6) Encourage high visibility historical records projects and studies with a state-wide impact, when studies and projects cross organizational and jurisdictional lines;

(6) Encourage high visibility historical records projects and studies with a state-wide impact, when studies and projects cross organizational and jurisdictional lines;

(7) Foster communication among all members of the historical records community and to encourage the development and adoption of state-wide goals and common practices to improve the condition of historical records;

(7) Foster communication among all members of the historical records community and to encourage the development and adoption of state-wide goals and common practices to improve the condition of historical records;

(8) Appoint appropriate subcommittees or advisory committees;

(8) Appoint appropriate subcommittees or advisory committees;

(9) Recommend to the State Records Committee records retention schedules for records of the board in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, the “Georgia Records Act”;

(9) Recommend to the State Records Committee records retention schedules for records of the board in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, the “Georgia Records Act”;

(10) Accept and use gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of carrying out this part. Any funds, personal property, or services received as gifts, grants, or donations shall be kept separate and apart from any funds received by state appropriations; and such funds, property, or services so received by gifts, grants, or donations shall remain under the control of and subject to the direction of the council to carry out this part and as such shall not lapse at the end of each fiscal year;

(10) Accept and use gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of carrying out this part. Any funds, personal property, or services received as gifts, grants, or donations shall be kept separate and apart from any funds received by state appropriations; and such funds, property, or services so received by gifts, grants, or donations shall remain under the control of and subject to the direction of the council to carry out this part and as such shall not lapse at the end of each fiscal year;

(11) Make grants for the purpose of carrying out this part. Such grants shall be made and the funds shall be administered and expended subject to this part and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the funding source; and

(11) Make grants for the purpose of carrying out this part. Such grants shall be made and the funds shall be administered and expended subject to this part and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the funding source; and

(12) Do any and all things necessary and proper to enable it to perform wholly and adequately its duties and to exercise the authority granted to it.

(12) Do any and all things necessary and proper to enable it to perform wholly and adequately its duties and to exercise the authority granted to it.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2082 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2082
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2082
Status: in_force

(a) The State Charter Schools Commission is established as a state-level authorizing entity working in collaboration with the Department of Education under the authority of the State Board of Education. Start-up funds necessary to establish and operate the commission may be received by the State Board of Education in addition to such other funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall assist in securing federal and other institutional grant funds to establish the commission.

(a) The State Charter Schools Commission is established as a state-level authorizing entity working in collaboration with the Department of Education under the authority of the State Board of Education. Start-up funds necessary to establish and operate the commission may be received by the State Board of Education in addition to such other funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall assist in securing federal and other institutional grant funds to establish the commission.

(b) The commission shall be appointed by the State Board of Education and shall be composed of a total of seven members and made up of three appointees recommended by the Governor, two appointees recommended by the President of the Senate, and two appointees recommended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each recommend a list of no fewer than two nominees for each appointment to the commission. The appointments shall be made as soon as feasible but no later than the first regular meeting of the State Board of Education in February, 2013. Each member appointed on or after July 1, 2020, shall serve a term of four years unless the State Board of Education, after review and upon recommendation by the initial recommending authority, extends the appointment. Vacancies in appointed positions shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the State Board of Education from a recommendation by the appropriate authority according to the procedure set forth in this subsection. The members of the commission shall annually vote to appoint a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its membership. Each member of the commission shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the commission should include a group of diverse individuals representative of Georgia's school population, to the extent possible, with respect to race, sex, and geography who have experience in finance, administration, law, and education.

(b) The commission shall be appointed by the State Board of Education and shall be composed of a total of seven members and made up of three appointees recommended by the Governor, two appointees recommended by the President of the Senate, and two appointees recommended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each recommend a list of no fewer than two nominees for each appointment to the commission. The appointments shall be made as soon as feasible but no later than the first regular meeting of the State Board of Education in February, 2013. Each member appointed on or after July 1, 2020, shall serve a term of four years unless the State Board of Education, after review and upon recommendation by the initial recommending authority, extends the appointment. Vacancies in appointed positions shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the State Board of Education from a recommendation by the appropriate authority according to the procedure set forth in this subsection. The members of the commission shall annually vote to appoint a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its membership. Each member of the commission shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the commission should include a group of diverse individuals representative of Georgia's school population, to the extent possible, with respect to race, sex, and geography who have experience in finance, administration, law, and education.

(c) The commission is encouraged to convene its first meeting no later than March 1, 2013, and thereafter shall meet at least bimonthly at the call of the chairperson or upon the request of four members of the commission. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

(c) The commission is encouraged to convene its first meeting no later than March 1, 2013, and thereafter shall meet at least bimonthly at the call of the chairperson or upon the request of four members of the commission. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

(d) The commission shall determine the manner in which it reviews state charter school petitions and may, in its discretion, use existing department personnel to conduct such review.

(d) The commission shall determine the manner in which it reviews state charter school petitions and may, in its discretion, use existing department personnel to conduct such review.

(e) The members of the commission shall not be compensated for their services on the commission but may be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21 .

(e) The members of the commission shall not be compensated for their services on the commission but may be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21 .

(f) No commission member shall solicit or accept any gift, favor, loan, contribution, service, promise of future employment, or other thing of value based upon an understanding that the gift, favor, loan, contribution, service, promise, or other thing of value was given or offered for the purpose of influencing that commission member in the discharge of his or her duties as a commission member.

(f) No commission member shall solicit or accept any gift, favor, loan, contribution, service, promise of future employment, or other thing of value based upon an understanding that the gift, favor, loan, contribution, service, promise, or other thing of value was given or offered for the purpose of influencing that commission member in the discharge of his or her duties as a commission member.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-7
Status: in_force

The members of the State Board of Education as a committee or any committee of the state board may hold committee meetings anywhere within or outside this state when necessary to obtain information for future guidance of the state board; provided, however, that no action of the state board shall be of force and effect unless such action is taken at a regular or called meeting of the state board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-2
Status: in_force

(a) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall assume the business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness administered by the Department of Economic Development.

(a) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall assume the business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness administered by the Department of Economic Development.

(b) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, the Department of Economic Development, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall collaborate as necessary to achieve the mission provided by Code Section 20-18-4 .

(b) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, the Department of Economic Development, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall collaborate as necessary to achieve the mission provided by Code Section 20-18-4 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-948 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-948
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-948
Status: in_force

(a) A local board of education shall not adopt or implement a policy that allows length of service to be the primary or sole determining factor when implementing a reduction in force. The local board shall consider as the primary factor the performance of the educator, one measure of which may be student academic performance.

(a) A local board of education shall not adopt or implement a policy that allows length of service to be the primary or sole determining factor when implementing a reduction in force. The local board shall consider as the primary factor the performance of the educator, one measure of which may be student academic performance.

(b) Any policy that does not comply with subsection (a) of this Code section shall be considered invalid and the State Board of Education shall be authorized to take action to withhold all or any portion of state funds in accordance with Code Section 20-2-243 .

(b) Any policy that does not comply with subsection (a) of this Code section shall be considered invalid and the State Board of Education shall be authorized to take action to withhold all or any portion of state funds in accordance with Code Section 20-2-243 .

(c) This Code section shall not apply if a local board of education eliminates an entire program.

(c) This Code section shall not apply if a local board of education eliminates an entire program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989-11 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-989-11
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-989.11
Status: in_force

Appeals from the decision of the local unit of administration to the State Board of Education shall be governed by state board policy and Code Section 20-2-1160 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-32 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-32
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-32
Status: in_force

Employees of postsecondary technical schools governed by the system shall accrue sick leave as provided for by the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-780 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-780
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-780
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall make or attempt to make a change of custody of a minor child by removing the child from the premises of a private or public elementary or secondary school without the permission of the person who enrolled the child in the school, notwithstanding the fact that the person seeking to obtain custody of the child from the school has a court order granting custody of the child to such person.

(a) No person shall make or attempt to make a change of custody of a minor child by removing the child from the premises of a private or public elementary or secondary school without the permission of the person who enrolled the child in the school, notwithstanding the fact that the person seeking to obtain custody of the child from the school has a court order granting custody of the child to such person.

(b) This Code section shall not apply with respect to the following: (1) Persons seeking to enforce court orders that specifically authorize or direct the release of custody by the school; or (2) State or local officials acting under the express authority of this state's child protection laws.

(b) This Code section shall not apply with respect to the following:

(1) Persons seeking to enforce court orders that specifically authorize or direct the release of custody by the school; or

(1) Persons seeking to enforce court orders that specifically authorize or direct the release of custody by the school; or

(2) State or local officials acting under the express authority of this state's child protection laws.

(2) State or local officials acting under the express authority of this state's child protection laws.

(c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) School officials when acting in their official capacities in preventing or attempting to prevent a violation of this Code section shall be immune from civil or criminal liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed.

(d) School officials when acting in their official capacities in preventing or attempting to prevent a violation of this Code section shall be immune from civil or criminal liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-893 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-893
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-893
Status: in_force

At an appropriate time during each year, the commissioner shall certify to the State School Superintendent the amount of funds that will need to be paid to the board by the Department of Education for the costs of employer contributions and the administration of providing such insurance for retired teachers as provided for by Code Section 20-2-885 ; and in his annual budget for the Department of Education, the State School Superintendent shall make provision for funds sufficient to pay the board such payment.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-440 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-440
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-440
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that it is essential for the national defense that persons be encouraged to consider military leadership positions as an honorable and rewarding profession and that the University of North Georgia, Georgia's only state supported military college, plays a significant role in preparing and training students for professional life in the military as a profession. It is the purpose of the General Assembly, as provided for in this subpart, to encourage students to enroll in the University of North Georgia and its military training program and to encourage such students to accept military commissions by providing for tuition grant assistance to such students.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-887 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-887
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-887
Status: in_force

(a) In the situation where both husband and wife are eligible to be insured under this subpart as either a retired public school teacher, a retiring public school teacher, or an employee, each may enroll for dependent coverage so that the benefits provided by this program will be coordinated; provided, however, the sum of the total benefits provided by this program will not exceed the reasonable charges for covered services.

(a) In the situation where both husband and wife are eligible to be insured under this subpart as either a retired public school teacher, a retiring public school teacher, or an employee, each may enroll for dependent coverage so that the benefits provided by this program will be coordinated; provided, however, the sum of the total benefits provided by this program will not exceed the reasonable charges for covered services.

(b) The board shall by July 1, 1980, develop and contract for a plan of health insurance which provides for the coordination of benefits coverage specified in subsection (a) of this Code section. Those persons who elect to enroll in such plan and who are presently insured under this subpart shall have six months from the effective date of the plan to enroll without furnishing a satisfactory health statement, after which anyone electing such coordination of benefits coverage must furnish such health statement.

(b) The board shall by July 1, 1980, develop and contract for a plan of health insurance which provides for the coordination of benefits coverage specified in subsection (a) of this Code section. Those persons who elect to enroll in such plan and who are presently insured under this subpart shall have six months from the effective date of the plan to enroll without furnishing a satisfactory health statement, after which anyone electing such coordination of benefits coverage must furnish such health statement.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-63 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-63
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-63
Status: in_force

The Governor and the Office of the State Treasurer are authorized and directed to issue to the board of regents the state's obligation in the form of nonnegotiable bonds to become due 50 years from the date of issue and bearing interest at the rate of 4 1/4 percent per annum payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1 of each year in redemption of obligations of the state as provided in Code Section 20-3-64 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-232 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-232
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-232
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

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

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

(2) “Board of commissioners” means the board of commissioners of the commission.

(2) “Board of commissioners” means the board of commissioners of the commission.

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

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

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

(4) “Corporation” means the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation created by Code Section 20-3-263 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-910 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-910
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-910
Status: in_force

As used in this subpart, the term:

(1) “Board” means the Board of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31.

(1) “Board” means the Board of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31.

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31.

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31.

(3) “ Public school employee ” means an “employee” as defined in paragraph (20) of Code Section 47-4-2 . Such term also means and includes classroom aides, paraprofessionals, and noncertified administrative and clerical personnel. It is specifically provided, however, that such term shall not include any emergency or temporary employee or any other employee who works in a position otherwise covered by such term less than 60 percent of the time required to carry out the duties of such position. Such term also means and includes any person, other than an employee in a professionally certificated capacity or position, employed not less than half time and compensated in a charter school in this state established pursuant to either Article 31 or Article 31A of this chapter if such charter school elects to participate in the health insurance plan established pursuant to this subpart upon initial approval of its charter or, if such charter school is an existing charter school, upon renewal of its charter, upon notice by the health insurance plan provided in this part, or upon the expiration of its current health care plan. Notwithstanding this definition or any other provision of this subpart, the board may, by regulation, make available to employees who work 17 1 / 2 hours or more per week such benefits as are required to be made available to such employees by regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service or any other federal authority.

(3) “ Public school employee ” means an “employee” as defined in paragraph (20) of Code Section 47-4-2 . Such term also means and includes classroom aides, paraprofessionals, and noncertified administrative and clerical personnel. It is specifically provided, however, that such term shall not include any emergency or temporary employee or any other employee who works in a position otherwise covered by such term less than 60 percent of the time required to carry out the duties of such position. Such term also means and includes any person, other than an employee in a professionally certificated capacity or position, employed not less than half time and compensated in a charter school in this state established pursuant to either Article 31 or Article 31A of this chapter if such charter school elects to participate in the health insurance plan established pursuant to this subpart upon initial approval of its charter or, if such charter school is an existing charter school, upon renewal of its charter, upon notice by the health insurance plan provided in this part, or upon the expiration of its current health care plan. Notwithstanding this definition or any other provision of this subpart, the board may, by regulation, make available to employees who work 17 1 / 2 hours or more per week such benefits as are required to be made available to such employees by regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service or any other federal authority.

(4) “Qualified entity” means any person, association, corporation, or other legal entity with which the board is authorized under Chapter 18 of Title 45 to contract.

(4) “Qualified entity” means any person, association, corporation, or other legal entity with which the board is authorized under Chapter 18 of Title 45 to contract.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-328 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-328
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-328
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to publish in print or electronically annually, or at more or less frequent intervals determined by the board of directors, an operations report covering the activities of the authority, including, without limitation, a reporting of revenues and expenditures of the authority and a statement of the financial condition of the authority, and to furnish copies of such report to the Governor and members of the General Assembly and to other public and private persons and agencies as it may deem appropriate. The authority is further authorized to prepare and publish in print or electronically such other reports as may be required pursuant to Subpart 2 of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-392 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-392
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-392
Status: in_force

No money shall be borrowed for any longer time than is necessary, and it shall be paid back out of any funds of the county school superintendent that can be legally applied to the payment of the loan.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2a-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2A / Section 20-2a-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2A-5
Status: in_force

The parent or guardian to whom a scholarship award is granted must restrictively endorse the scholarship award to the private school for deposit into the account of the private school. The parent or guardian may not designate any entity or individual associated with the participating private school as the parent's attorney in fact to endorse a scholarship award. A participant who fails to comply with this Code section forfeits the scholarship.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-640 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-640
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-640
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article or in any savings trust agreement entered into pursuant to this article shall be construed as a promise or guarantee by the state or any agency or instrumentality of the state that either qualified higher education expenses in general or any specific qualified higher education expense shall be covered in full by contributions or earnings on any savings trust account. Savings trust accounts and agreements entered into pursuant to this article are not guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-132 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-132
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-132
Status: in_force

Every city, county, county school system, independent school system, or other political subdivision of the state possessing a power to tax, which shall possess the requisite powers under the Constitution and laws of this state may either alone or in combination with any other such city, county, county school system, independent school system, or other political subdivision of the state establish, maintain, and operate one or more junior colleges under the terms of and subject to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-5
Status: in_force

Any individual appointed to act as a surrogate parent for a child pursuant to federal law ( P.L. 94-142 ) and federal regulations ( 34 C.F.R. 8300.514 ), as such law and regulations existed on January 1, 1985, shall not be liable for any civil damages for any action or actions done while performing duty as a surrogate parent, except for acts or omissions to act constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-145-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-145-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-145.1
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall prescribe a minimum course of study in career education for students in grades six through 12. Such minimum course of study shall be age appropriate and shall include, but not be limited to, career exploration and career oriented learning experiences. Career oriented learning experiences shall include, but not be limited to, participation in work based learning programs such as internships, apprenticeships, cooperative education, or employability skill development. The State Board of Education shall ensure that career oriented learning experiences include rigorous industry credentialing, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326 , if such rigorous industry credentialing has been created or endorsed by Georgia employers.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-475 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-475
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-475
Status: in_force

The interest rate on such refunding schoolhouse bonds shall in no event exceed, but may be less than, the interest rate on the bonds for which they were issued to refund.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-321 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-321
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-321
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized:

(1) To examine and audit accounts and records of schools relative to financial assistance provided to students enrolled therein under this part;

(1) To examine and audit accounts and records of schools relative to financial assistance provided to students enrolled therein under this part;

(2) To conduct program reviews with appropriate officers and personnel of schools as may be necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with this part; and

(2) To conduct program reviews with appropriate officers and personnel of schools as may be necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with this part; and

(3) To take or require that such corrective, remedial, or preventive actions be taken as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the authority, the state, the United States, schools, students, and the public at large.

(3) To take or require that such corrective, remedial, or preventive actions be taken as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the authority, the state, the United States, schools, students, and the public at large.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-208-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-208-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-208.1
Status: in_force

The Professional Standards Commission shall include in its standards for teacher preparation programs for elementary and secondary education instruction on:

(1) The definition and characteristics of dyslexia and other disorders;

(1) The definition and characteristics of dyslexia and other disorders;

(2) Evidence based interventions and accommodations for students with characteristics of dyslexia and other disorders; and

(2) Evidence based interventions and accommodations for students with characteristics of dyslexia and other disorders; and

(3) Core elements of a response-to-intervention framework addressing reading, writing, mathematics, and behavior, including: (A) Universal screening; (B) Scientific, research based interventions; (C) Progress monitoring of the effectiveness of interventions on student performance; (D) Data based decision-making procedures related to: (i) Determining intervention effectiveness on student performance; and (ii) Determining the need to continue, alter, or discontinue interventions or conduct further evaluation of student needs; and (E) Application and implementation of response-to-intervention and dyslexia instructional practices in the classroom setting.

(3) Core elements of a response-to-intervention framework addressing reading, writing, mathematics, and behavior, including:

(A) Universal screening;

(A) Universal screening;

(B) Scientific, research based interventions;

(B) Scientific, research based interventions;

(C) Progress monitoring of the effectiveness of interventions on student performance;

(C) Progress monitoring of the effectiveness of interventions on student performance;

(D) Data based decision-making procedures related to: (i) Determining intervention effectiveness on student performance; and (ii) Determining the need to continue, alter, or discontinue interventions or conduct further evaluation of student needs; and

(D) Data based decision-making procedures related to:

(i) Determining intervention effectiveness on student performance; and

(i) Determining intervention effectiveness on student performance; and

(ii) Determining the need to continue, alter, or discontinue interventions or conduct further evaluation of student needs; and

(ii) Determining the need to continue, alter, or discontinue interventions or conduct further evaluation of student needs; and

(E) Application and implementation of response-to-intervention and dyslexia instructional practices in the classroom setting.

(E) Application and implementation of response-to-intervention and dyslexia instructional practices in the classroom setting.
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-6
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36.

(a) Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36.

(b) Bonds issued by the authority may be in such form, either coupon or fully registered, or both coupon and fully registered, and may be subject to such exchangeability and transferability provisions, as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide.

(b) Bonds issued by the authority may be in such form, either coupon or fully registered, or both coupon and fully registered, and may be subject to such exchangeability and transferability provisions, as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide.

(c) Bonds shall bear a certificate of validation. The signature of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County may be made on the certificate of validation of such bonds by facsimile or by manual execution, stating the date on which such bonds were validated; and such entry shall be original evidence of the fact of judgment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this state.

(c) Bonds shall bear a certificate of validation. The signature of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County may be made on the certificate of validation of such bonds by facsimile or by manual execution, stating the date on which such bonds were validated; and such entry shall be original evidence of the fact of judgment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-366 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-366
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-366
Status: repealed

This subpart shall stand repealed by operation of law on June 30, 2025.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-546 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-546
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-546
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall have the authority:

(1) To make such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary for the performance of its duties;

(1) To make such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary for the performance of its duties;

(2) To elect or appoint professors, educators, stewards, or any other officers necessary for the Georgia Military College; to discontinue or remove them as the good of the college may require; and to fix their compensations;

(2) To elect or appoint professors, educators, stewards, or any other officers necessary for the Georgia Military College; to discontinue or remove them as the good of the college may require; and to fix their compensations;

(3) To determine the policy and shape the conduct of the college;

(3) To determine the policy and shape the conduct of the college;

(4) To receive donations, bequests, and contributions to the college;

(4) To receive donations, bequests, and contributions to the college;

(5) To sign, execute, and deliver in the name of the college all bonds that may be required of the college or its officers or trustees;

(5) To sign, execute, and deliver in the name of the college all bonds that may be required of the college or its officers or trustees;

(6) To execute and deliver in the name of the college all contracts that may be needed or necessary;

(6) To execute and deliver in the name of the college all contracts that may be needed or necessary;

(7) To borrow money, execute and deliver the note of the college, and to secure the same;

(7) To borrow money, execute and deliver the note of the college, and to secure the same;

(8) To make purchases;

(8) To make purchases;

(9) To erect buildings and equip them on lands belonging to the college, on land loaned or leased to the college, and on lands of the state heretofore or hereafter granted to or set apart for use of the college;

(9) To erect buildings and equip them on lands belonging to the college, on land loaned or leased to the college, and on lands of the state heretofore or hereafter granted to or set apart for use of the college;

(10) To administer scholarships, loans, and financial assistance programs as may become available; and

(10) To administer scholarships, loans, and financial assistance programs as may become available; and

(11) To exercise any power usually granted to such board, necessary to its usefulness, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this state.

(11) To exercise any power usually granted to such board, necessary to its usefulness, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-47-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-47-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-47.3
Status: in_force

(a) When the division receives an inventory of surplus printed material as provided for by Code Section 45-13-82 , the division shall make a determination of whether or not any of such surplus printed material has archival value within the meaning of Part 1A of this article. If the determination cannot be made on the basis of the description of the surplus printed material included in the inventory of such material, the director of the division or his or her designee shall visit the state agency which submitted the inventory for the purpose of examining the surplus printed material listed on such inventory; and the determination required in this Code section may be made on the basis of such examination.

(a) When the division receives an inventory of surplus printed material as provided for by Code Section 45-13-82 , the division shall make a determination of whether or not any of such surplus printed material has archival value within the meaning of Part 1A of this article. If the determination cannot be made on the basis of the description of the surplus printed material included in the inventory of such material, the director of the division or his or her designee shall visit the state agency which submitted the inventory for the purpose of examining the surplus printed material listed on such inventory; and the determination required in this Code section may be made on the basis of such examination.

(b) If any surplus printed material is determined to have archival value as provided by subsection (a) of this Code section, the state agency which submitted the inventory shall release such printed material to the division. The division shall make or cause to be made a notation on the inventory for each item of surplus printed material so released; and a copy of such inventory, signed by the director of the division or his or her designee, containing the notations thereon shall be transmitted to the originating state agency. The state agency submitting the inventory shall be authorized to deliver surplus printed material having archival value to the division if the state agency has transportation available for such purpose. If the state agency does not have transportation available for such purpose, the division shall provide for the transportation of surplus printed material having archival value.

(b) If any surplus printed material is determined to have archival value as provided by subsection (a) of this Code section, the state agency which submitted the inventory shall release such printed material to the division. The division shall make or cause to be made a notation on the inventory for each item of surplus printed material so released; and a copy of such inventory, signed by the director of the division or his or her designee, containing the notations thereon shall be transmitted to the originating state agency. The state agency submitting the inventory shall be authorized to deliver surplus printed material having archival value to the division if the state agency has transportation available for such purpose. If the state agency does not have transportation available for such purpose, the division shall provide for the transportation of surplus printed material having archival value.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-772 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-772
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-772
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other requirements of this part, the Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the screening of public school children for scoliosis.

(a) In addition to any other requirements of this part, the Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the screening of public school children for scoliosis.

(b) The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not require the prior approval of parents or legal guardians of public school children for the screening of such school children for scoliosis. However, such rules and regulations shall provide for advance written notice of the time of such screening to be given to parents and legal guardians of such public school children. If the parent or legal guardian of a child objects to such child being screened for scoliosis, such child shall be exempt from such screening.

(b) The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not require the prior approval of parents or legal guardians of public school children for the screening of such school children for scoliosis. However, such rules and regulations shall provide for advance written notice of the time of such screening to be given to parents and legal guardians of such public school children. If the parent or legal guardian of a child objects to such child being screened for scoliosis, such child shall be exempt from such screening.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-19 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-19
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-19
Status: in_force

The adult literacy education programs operated by the Department of Corrections shall conform to the standards, regulations, policies, and procedures of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provided, however, that the Department of Corrections shall give priority to complying with the standards, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated by the American Correctional Association and the Correctional Education Association where any conflicts shall arise.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-918 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-918
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-918
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a health insurance fund for public school employees. The fund shall be available without fiscal year limitations for premiums, subscription charges, benefits, and administration costs. The amounts contributed by the state or from federal funds pursuant to this subpart shall be credited to such health insurance fund. All other income, including the income derived from dividends, premium rate adjustments, or other refunds under any such contract or contracts, shall be credited to and constitute a part of such fund. Any amounts remaining in such fund after all premiums or subscription charges and other expenses have been paid shall be retained in such fund as a special reserve for adverse fluctuation. The commissioner shall be the custodian of such health insurance fund and shall be responsible under a properly approved bond for all moneys coming into the fund and paid out of the fund as may be required to be paid to any contracting qualified entity under any contract entered into pursuant to this subpart and to cover administrative costs.

(a) There is created a health insurance fund for public school employees. The fund shall be available without fiscal year limitations for premiums, subscription charges, benefits, and administration costs. The amounts contributed by the state or from federal funds pursuant to this subpart shall be credited to such health insurance fund. All other income, including the income derived from dividends, premium rate adjustments, or other refunds under any such contract or contracts, shall be credited to and constitute a part of such fund. Any amounts remaining in such fund after all premiums or subscription charges and other expenses have been paid shall be retained in such fund as a special reserve for adverse fluctuation. The commissioner shall be the custodian of such health insurance fund and shall be responsible under a properly approved bond for all moneys coming into the fund and paid out of the fund as may be required to be paid to any contracting qualified entity under any contract entered into pursuant to this subpart and to cover administrative costs.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner may combine the fund provided for in this Code section with the funds provided for in Code Section 20-2-891 and Code Section 45-18-12 .

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner may combine the fund provided for in this Code section with the funds provided for in Code Section 20-2-891 and Code Section 45-18-12 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-472 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-472
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-472
Status: in_force

Should the holder of any outstanding schoolhouse bonds be unwilling to surrender them for retirement, either in exchange for refunding bonds in a principal amount equal to the principal and interest accrued on the bonds under the authority of this subpart or upon tender to him of the par value of the bond or bonds held by him, plus accrued interest thereon, then and in that event, when any of the refunding schoolhouse bonds are sold, a sufficient amount of the proceeds derived from the sale of the refunding bonds shall be set aside and shall constitute a sinking fund for the eventual retirement of any such bond or bonds and the payment of interest thereon in accordance with the provisions of such bonds when they mature or are surrendered for retirement.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1073 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1073
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1073
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to transport any student to or from any public school in this state if a physician, licensed to practice medicine in this state, shall have certified to the superintendent of the county or independent school system, in writing, that the transportation of such student would be detrimental to the health of the student. It shall be unlawful to expend or use public funds for the transportation of students for whom a certificate has been filed by a physician. Any person, school superintendent, or member of a county or independent board of education violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-434 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-434
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-434
Status: in_force

In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant prescribed by the General Assembly, grants payable for the remaining school terms shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-387 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-387
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-387
Status: in_force

(a) No entitlement to funds is created by this subpart. Eligibility for education loan forgiveness shall be dependent on funding through appropriations, as well as all other conditions of eligibility, as determined by the authority.

(a) No entitlement to funds is created by this subpart. Eligibility for education loan forgiveness shall be dependent on funding through appropriations, as well as all other conditions of eligibility, as determined by the authority.

(b) In the event funds available to the authority for any of the programs listed in Code Section 20-3-385 are not sufficient for the full education loan forgiveness prescribed by the General Assembly, education loan forgiveness payable on behalf of the individuals in that program shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis.

(b) In the event funds available to the authority for any of the programs listed in Code Section 20-3-385 are not sufficient for the full education loan forgiveness prescribed by the General Assembly, education loan forgiveness payable on behalf of the individuals in that program shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis.

(c) In the event sufficient funds are available to the authority, the authority is authorized to increase the amount of the education loan forgiveness available to individuals in the programs listed in Code Section 20-3-385 .

(c) In the event sufficient funds are available to the authority, the authority is authorized to increase the amount of the education loan forgiveness available to individuals in the programs listed in Code Section 20-3-385 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-276 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-276
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-276
Status: in_force

No school and no class, type, or group of “eligible institutions,” as such term is defined in the federal act, shall have a vested right to be approved by the corporation as a “school” for purposes of the program, except in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-6
Status: in_force

(a) The Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year is designated as Retired Teachers' Day.

(a) The Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year is designated as Retired Teachers' Day.

(b) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year as Retired Teachers' Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to observe the occasion and to take the opportunity to honor the retired teachers of the state.

(b) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year as Retired Teachers' Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to observe the occasion and to take the opportunity to honor the retired teachers of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-16 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-16
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-16
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of all other state departments, agencies, officers, and employees to assure the most effective coordination and use of state resources, personnel, and facilities for the benefit of children and youths and to assist the department in effectuating the purposes of this chapter by making available to the department upon request of the board or commissioner and to the extent permissible by law the services, resources, personnel, and facilities of their respective departments and agencies.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-205 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-205
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-205
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that excellent public school teachers deserve recognition for the extraordinary learning opportunity they provide to Georgia students.

(a) The General Assembly finds that excellent public school teachers deserve recognition for the extraordinary learning opportunity they provide to Georgia students.

(b) The Professional Standards Commission is authorized and directed to establish the “Georgia Master Teacher Program” to provide recognition to certificated public school teachers who exhibit excellence in the classroom.

(b) The Professional Standards Commission is authorized and directed to establish the “Georgia Master Teacher Program” to provide recognition to certificated public school teachers who exhibit excellence in the classroom.

(c) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish criteria for a Master Teacher Certification. Such criteria shall include, at a minimum, evidence of student achievement, which must include student progress. A public school teacher with three or more years of teaching experience in Georgia may submit an application to the Professional Standards Commission for a Master Teacher Certification. The Professional Standards Commission shall review each application and determine whether a teacher meets the criteria for a Master Teacher Certification. If the Professional Standards Commission finds that a teacher's application meets the criteria, the teacher will be given a Master Teacher Certification, and that teacher will be known as and may be called a Master Teacher for a term to be determined pursuant to rules and regulations of the Professional Standards Commission, but in no event longer than seven years. The Professional Standards Commission is authorized to develop rules and regulations governing the Master Teacher Certification.

(c) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish criteria for a Master Teacher Certification. Such criteria shall include, at a minimum, evidence of student achievement, which must include student progress. A public school teacher with three or more years of teaching experience in Georgia may submit an application to the Professional Standards Commission for a Master Teacher Certification. The Professional Standards Commission shall review each application and determine whether a teacher meets the criteria for a Master Teacher Certification. If the Professional Standards Commission finds that a teacher's application meets the criteria, the teacher will be given a Master Teacher Certification, and that teacher will be known as and may be called a Master Teacher for a term to be determined pursuant to rules and regulations of the Professional Standards Commission, but in no event longer than seven years. The Professional Standards Commission is authorized to develop rules and regulations governing the Master Teacher Certification.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-750 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-750
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-750
Status: in_force

This subpart shall be known and may be cited as the “Public School Disciplinary Tribunal Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-208 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-208
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-208
Status: in_force

(a) No later than December 30, 2019, the Professional Standards Commission shall create a dyslexia endorsement for teachers trained in appropriately recognizing and responding to students with characteristics of dyslexia and language disorders, such as difficulty with expressive or receptive language.

(a) No later than December 30, 2019, the Professional Standards Commission shall create a dyslexia endorsement for teachers trained in appropriately recognizing and responding to students with characteristics of dyslexia and language disorders, such as difficulty with expressive or receptive language.

(b) The requirements to receive such dyslexia endorsement may include training on the use of universal screening measures to identify those at risk for dyslexia, providing guidance to parents, and providing training or guidance to other teachers and school personnel.

(b) The requirements to receive such dyslexia endorsement may include training on the use of universal screening measures to identify those at risk for dyslexia, providing guidance to parents, and providing training or guidance to other teachers and school personnel.

(c) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish measures to assess the fidelity of teacher training and implementation for teachers who receive the dyslexia endorsement.

(c) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish measures to assess the fidelity of teacher training and implementation for teachers who receive the dyslexia endorsement.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-582 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-582
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-582
Status: in_force

This part, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-10-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-10-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-10-1
Status: in_force

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall have conducted throughout the state each year, during the season most convenient to the agriculturists, a series of farmers' institutes for the instruction of the citizens of this state in better methods of agriculture in its various branches. These institutes shall be held at such times and places as the board may direct. The board shall make such rules and regulations as it may deem proper for organizing and conducting such institutes. In selecting lecturers for said institutes, preference shall be given to practical, successful farmers possessing aptitude for the work. The programs of such institutes shall be so arranged as to present the results of the most recent investigations in practical agriculture.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-543 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-543
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-543
Status: in_force

The terms of the members of the board now serving, the terms of all future members, and the election of all future members shall be governed by the consent decree referenced in Code Section 20-3-542 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-894 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-894
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-894
Status: in_force

(a) On July 1, 1977, or on a date as soon thereafter as practicable, as determined by the board, which is defined as the “employer commencement date” the commissioner shall notify the State School Superintendent that the employer payments shall commence on such date. The Superintendent shall notify the employees that employee payments will commence on a date, as determined by the board, which shall not be less than three calendar months following the employer commencement date. The date as established by the board with reference to the employee payments is defined as the “employee commencement date.” Upon establishment of the employer commencement date, the provisions of this subpart with reference to such payments shall go into effect. In determining the commencement dates as provided in this subsection, the board shall be governed by the money made available by the state to implement this subpart.

(a) On July 1, 1977, or on a date as soon thereafter as practicable, as determined by the board, which is defined as the “employer commencement date” the commissioner shall notify the State School Superintendent that the employer payments shall commence on such date. The Superintendent shall notify the employees that employee payments will commence on a date, as determined by the board, which shall not be less than three calendar months following the employer commencement date. The date as established by the board with reference to the employee payments is defined as the “employee commencement date.” Upon establishment of the employer commencement date, the provisions of this subpart with reference to such payments shall go into effect. In determining the commencement dates as provided in this subsection, the board shall be governed by the money made available by the state to implement this subpart.

(b) All persons who become employees as defined in this subpart on or after the employer commencement date and who are eligible as specified by rules and regulations of the board shall become members of this health insurance plan authorized by this subpart, unless the employee rejects or waives such coverage in writing.

(b) All persons who become employees as defined in this subpart on or after the employer commencement date and who are eligible as specified by rules and regulations of the board shall become members of this health insurance plan authorized by this subpart, unless the employee rejects or waives such coverage in writing.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-25 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-25
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-25
Status: in_force

Newly hired professional personnel employed for the first time by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, on or after July 1, 1985, and all full-time nonprofessional personnel employed for the first time after July 1, 1987, by postsecondary technical schools governed by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, shall become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as a condition of employment, if otherwise eligible under laws, rules, and regulations, unless such personnel elect membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and are otherwise eligible under laws, rules, and regulations. Once such election is made by such personnel, the election is irrevocable during the tenure of employment with the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, or any postsecondary technical school governed thereby. Newly hired employees not eligible for membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia shall become members of the Public School Employees Retirement System as a condition of employment, if otherwise eligible. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall provide by regulation for informing prospective employees of the option provided for by this Code section so that such personnel may choose membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or the Public School Employees Retirement System at the time of their employment.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-436 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-436
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-436
Status: in_force

Code Sections 20-2-432 through 20-2-435 shall not be construed to be the exclusive means for the building of high school buildings, but such Code sections shall be construed to be permissive and cumulative to any other means now or hereafter provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-17-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-17-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-17-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-263 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-263
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-263
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish a grant program to incentivize the adoption of digital learning using high speed internet connections across Georgia schools. The grant program shall include funding, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, for grants to local boards of education for the purchase of technology capital, including, but not limited to, desktop computers, network equipment, wireless equipment, tablet computers, laptop computers, and any other technology devices or equipment that advances student learning.

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish a grant program to incentivize the adoption of digital learning using high speed internet connections across Georgia schools. The grant program shall include funding, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, for grants to local boards of education for the purchase of technology capital, including, but not limited to, desktop computers, network equipment, wireless equipment, tablet computers, laptop computers, and any other technology devices or equipment that advances student learning.

(b) The state board is authorized to develop rules and regulations to implement the grant program, including requiring local school systems to commit to expanding and paying for high speed bandwidth for five years and a plan of use of the bandwidth in each school for instructional purposes, requiring each local school system to demonstrate that it has a technology plan that incorporates the use of new technology into student learning and includes a component for professional development for staff, and requiring local matching funds from local school systems to demonstrate long-term sustainability. The grant program criteria may take into account the financial need and lack of existing bandwidth of a local school system and any previous grants received by the local board of education pursuant to this Code section and may provide for waiver of the matching funds requirement for local school systems that demonstrate financial need.

(b) The state board is authorized to develop rules and regulations to implement the grant program, including requiring local school systems to commit to expanding and paying for high speed bandwidth for five years and a plan of use of the bandwidth in each school for instructional purposes, requiring each local school system to demonstrate that it has a technology plan that incorporates the use of new technology into student learning and includes a component for professional development for staff, and requiring local matching funds from local school systems to demonstrate long-term sustainability. The grant program criteria may take into account the financial need and lack of existing bandwidth of a local school system and any previous grants received by the local board of education pursuant to this Code section and may provide for waiver of the matching funds requirement for local school systems that demonstrate financial need.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-742 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-742
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-742
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Multi-tiered system of supports ” or “ MTSS ” means a systemic, continuous-improvement framework in which data based problem solving and decision making is practiced across all levels of the educational system for supporting students at multiple levels of intervention. (2) “ Public preschool through third grade ” means a public preschool, a Pre-K program in a public school administered pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-4 , and kindergarten through third grade in a public school. (3) “ Response to intervention ” or “ RTI ” means a framework of identifying and addressing the academic and behavioral needs of students through a tiered system. (4) “ Weapon ” shall include dangerous weapons, firearms, and hazardous objects as defined in Code Section 20-2-751 .

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

(1) “ Multi-tiered system of supports ” or “ MTSS ” means a systemic, continuous-improvement framework in which data based problem solving and decision making is practiced across all levels of the educational system for supporting students at multiple levels of intervention.

(1) “ Multi-tiered system of supports ” or “ MTSS ” means a systemic, continuous-improvement framework in which data based problem solving and decision making is practiced across all levels of the educational system for supporting students at multiple levels of intervention.

(2) “ Public preschool through third grade ” means a public preschool, a Pre-K program in a public school administered pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-4 , and kindergarten through third grade in a public school.

(2) “ Public preschool through third grade ” means a public preschool, a Pre-K program in a public school administered pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-4 , and kindergarten through third grade in a public school.

(3) “ Response to intervention ” or “ RTI ” means a framework of identifying and addressing the academic and behavioral needs of students through a tiered system.

(3) “ Response to intervention ” or “ RTI ” means a framework of identifying and addressing the academic and behavioral needs of students through a tiered system.

(4) “ Weapon ” shall include dangerous weapons, firearms, and hazardous objects as defined in Code Section 20-2-751 .

(4) “ Weapon ” shall include dangerous weapons, firearms, and hazardous objects as defined in Code Section 20-2-751 .

(b) No student in public preschool through third grade shall be expelled or suspended from school for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year without first receiving a multi-tiered system of supports, such as response to intervention, unless such student possessed a weapon, illegal drugs, or other dangerous instrument or such student's behavior endangers the physical safety of other students or school personnel. If such student is receiving or has received a multi-tiered system of supports, the school shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this Code section. The school or program shall comply with all federal laws and requirements regarding obtaining parental consent during any advanced tier within the system of supports prior to certain screenings or evaluations.

(b) No student in public preschool through third grade shall be expelled or suspended from school for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year without first receiving a multi-tiered system of supports, such as response to intervention, unless such student possessed a weapon, illegal drugs, or other dangerous instrument or such student's behavior endangers the physical safety of other students or school personnel. If such student is receiving or has received a multi-tiered system of supports, the school shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this Code section. The school or program shall comply with all federal laws and requirements regarding obtaining parental consent during any advanced tier within the system of supports prior to certain screenings or evaluations.

(c) In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this Code section, prior to assigning any student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year, if such student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or a plan under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the school or program shall also convene an IEP or Section 504 meeting to review appropriate supports being provided as part of such Individualized Education Program or Section 504 plan.

(c) In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this Code section, prior to assigning any student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year, if such student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or a plan under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the school or program shall also convene an IEP or Section 504 meeting to review appropriate supports being provided as part of such Individualized Education Program or Section 504 plan.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-354 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-354
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-354
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to accept and expend such moneys as may be appropriated from time to time by the legislature and income from the operations of the authority under this subpart, subject to any resolution, trust indenture, or other agreement with the holders of any of its outstanding obligations, for the payment of expenses of administration and operations.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2096-8 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2096-8
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2096.8
Status: in_force

The department shall provide for a comprehensive evaluation of each completion special school regarding the success, impact, and needs, if any, of such school and shall report in writing the results of such evaluation to the state board at least once every five years such school remains in operation under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-72 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-72
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-72
Status: in_force

The campus policemen and other security personnel of the university system who are regular employees of the system shall have the power to make arrests for offenses committed upon any property under the jurisdiction of the board of regents and for offenses committed upon any public or private property within 500 yards of any property under the jurisdiction of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-751-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-751.4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ bullying ” means an act that is: (1) Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; (2) Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or (3) Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that: (A) Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1 ; (B) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; (C) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or (D) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. The term applies to acts which occur on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system. The term also applies to acts of cyberbullying which occur through the use of electronic communication, whether or not such electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment, if the electronic communication (1) is directed specifically at students or school personnel, (2) is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of those specified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and (3) creates a reasonable fear of harm to the students' or school personnel's person or property or has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose. For purposes of this Code section, electronic communication includes but is not limited to any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo electronic or photo optical system.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ bullying ” means an act that is:

(1) Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so;

(1) Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so;

(2) Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or

(2) Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or

(3) Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that: (A) Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1 ; (B) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; (C) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or (D) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

(3) Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:

(A) Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1 ;

(A) Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1 ;

(B) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education;

(B) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education;

(C) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

(C) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

(D) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

(D) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

The term applies to acts which occur on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system. The term also applies to acts of cyberbullying which occur through the use of electronic communication, whether or not such electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment, if the electronic communication (1) is directed specifically at students or school personnel, (2) is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of those specified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and (3) creates a reasonable fear of harm to the students' or school personnel's person or property or has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose. For purposes of this Code section, electronic communication includes but is not limited to any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo electronic or photo optical system.

(b) No later than August 1, 2011: (1) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy that prohibits bullying of a student by another student and shall require such prohibition to be included in the student code of conduct for schools in that school system; (2) Each local board policy shall require that, upon a finding by the disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials provided for in this subpart that a student in grades six through 12 has committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year, such student shall be assigned to an alternative school; (3) Each local board of education shall establish and publish in its local board policy a method to notify the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student upon a finding by a school administrator that such student has committed an offense of bullying or is a victim of bullying; and (4) Each local board of education shall ensure that students and parents of students are notified of the prohibition against bullying, and the penalties for violating the prohibition, by posting such information at each school and by including such information in student and parent handbooks.

(b) No later than August 1, 2011:

(1) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy that prohibits bullying of a student by another student and shall require such prohibition to be included in the student code of conduct for schools in that school system;

(1) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy that prohibits bullying of a student by another student and shall require such prohibition to be included in the student code of conduct for schools in that school system;

(2) Each local board policy shall require that, upon a finding by the disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials provided for in this subpart that a student in grades six through 12 has committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year, such student shall be assigned to an alternative school;

(2) Each local board policy shall require that, upon a finding by the disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials provided for in this subpart that a student in grades six through 12 has committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year, such student shall be assigned to an alternative school;

(3) Each local board of education shall establish and publish in its local board policy a method to notify the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student upon a finding by a school administrator that such student has committed an offense of bullying or is a victim of bullying; and

(3) Each local board of education shall establish and publish in its local board policy a method to notify the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student upon a finding by a school administrator that such student has committed an offense of bullying or is a victim of bullying; and

(4) Each local board of education shall ensure that students and parents of students are notified of the prohibition against bullying, and the penalties for violating the prohibition, by posting such information at each school and by including such information in student and parent handbooks.

(4) Each local board of education shall ensure that students and parents of students are notified of the prohibition against bullying, and the penalties for violating the prohibition, by posting such information at each school and by including such information in student and parent handbooks.

(c) No later than January 1, 2011, the Department of Education shall develop a model policy regarding bullying, that may be revised from time to time, and shall post such policy on its website in order to assist local school systems. Such model policy shall include: (1) A statement prohibiting bullying; (2) A requirement that any teacher or other school employee who has reliable information that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that someone is a target of bullying shall immediately report it to the school principal; (3) A requirement that each school have a procedure for the school administration to promptly investigate in a timely manner and determine whether bullying has occurred; (4) An age-appropriate range of consequences for bullying which shall include, at minimum and without limitation, disciplinary action or counseling as appropriate under the circumstances; (5) A procedure for a teacher or other school employee, student, parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student, either anonymously or in such person's name, at such person's option, to report or otherwise provide information on bullying activity; (6) A statement prohibiting retaliation following a report of bullying; and (7) Provisions consistent with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section.

(c) No later than January 1, 2011, the Department of Education shall develop a model policy regarding bullying, that may be revised from time to time, and shall post such policy on its website in order to assist local school systems. Such model policy shall include:

(1) A statement prohibiting bullying;

(1) A statement prohibiting bullying;

(2) A requirement that any teacher or other school employee who has reliable information that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that someone is a target of bullying shall immediately report it to the school principal;

(2) A requirement that any teacher or other school employee who has reliable information that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that someone is a target of bullying shall immediately report it to the school principal;

(3) A requirement that each school have a procedure for the school administration to promptly investigate in a timely manner and determine whether bullying has occurred;

(3) A requirement that each school have a procedure for the school administration to promptly investigate in a timely manner and determine whether bullying has occurred;

(4) An age-appropriate range of consequences for bullying which shall include, at minimum and without limitation, disciplinary action or counseling as appropriate under the circumstances;

(4) An age-appropriate range of consequences for bullying which shall include, at minimum and without limitation, disciplinary action or counseling as appropriate under the circumstances;

(5) A procedure for a teacher or other school employee, student, parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student, either anonymously or in such person's name, at such person's option, to report or otherwise provide information on bullying activity;

(5) A procedure for a teacher or other school employee, student, parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a student, either anonymously or in such person's name, at such person's option, to report or otherwise provide information on bullying activity;

(6) A statement prohibiting retaliation following a report of bullying; and

(6) A statement prohibiting retaliation following a report of bullying; and

(7) Provisions consistent with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section.

(7) Provisions consistent with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) The Department of Education shall develop and post on its website a list of entities and their contact information which produce antibullying training programs and materials deemed appropriate by the department for use in local school systems.

(d) The Department of Education shall develop and post on its website a list of entities and their contact information which produce antibullying training programs and materials deemed appropriate by the department for use in local school systems.

(e) Any person who reports an incident of bullying in good faith shall be immune from civil liability for any damages caused by such reporting.

(e) Any person who reports an incident of bullying in good faith shall be immune from civil liability for any damages caused by such reporting.

(f) Nothing in this Code section or in the model policy promulgated by the Department of Education shall be construed to require a local board of education to provide transportation to a student transferred to another school as a result of a bullying incident.

(f) Nothing in this Code section or in the model policy promulgated by the Department of Education shall be construed to require a local board of education to provide transportation to a student transferred to another school as a result of a bullying incident.

(g) Any school system which is not in compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be ineligible to receive state funding pursuant to Code Sections 20-2-161 and 20-2-260 .

(g) Any school system which is not in compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be ineligible to receive state funding pursuant to Code Sections 20-2-161 and 20-2-260 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-70 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-70
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-70
Status: in_force

Each local board of education shall issue high school diplomas to veterans who failed to receive diplomas due to an interruption of their education by service in the Korean Conflict or service in the Vietnam Conflict. The local board of education of the school district where the veteran attended high school shall award the high school diploma to such veteran. A veteran shall make application for a diploma to the appropriate local board of education and furnish proof that such person is a veteran of the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict who had his or her education interrupted as a result of service in the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict. Honorably discharged veterans who served in the Korean Conflict between June 25, 1950, and January 31, 1955, and honorably discharged veterans who served in the Vietnam Conflict between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, and who did not graduate from high school are eligible for a diploma pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that attendance in high school ranging from 1946 through 1955 with graduation class years ranging from 1951 through 1955 is required for veterans of the Korean Conflict and attendance in high school ranging from 1960 through 1975 with graduation class years ranging from 1964 through 1975 is required for veterans of the Vietnam Conflict. Veterans who qualify under this Code section and who have earned a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma are also eligible for a high school diploma. Diplomas may be awarded posthumously. The local board of education is encouraged to present such diplomas to such veterans on or near Veterans Day to bring to the attention of students the importance of such day and the great sacrifices made by such veterans.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2096 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2096
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2096
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Completion Special Schools Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-682 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-682
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-682
Status: in_force

(a) A postsecondary educational institution or intercollegiate athletic association shall not prevent a student athlete from obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters, including but not limited to representation provided by athlete agents, who shall be certified as provided for under Chapter 4A of Title 43, or legal representation provided by attorneys, who shall be licensed to practice law in the state.

(a) A postsecondary educational institution or intercollegiate athletic association shall not prevent a student athlete from obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters, including but not limited to representation provided by athlete agents, who shall be certified as provided for under Chapter 4A of Title 43, or legal representation provided by attorneys, who shall be licensed to practice law in the state.

(b) Athlete agents representing student athletes shall comply with the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, established in 15 U.S.C. Section 7801, et seq., in their relationships with student athletes.

(b) Athlete agents representing student athletes shall comply with the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, established in 15 U.S.C. Section 7801, et seq., in their relationships with student athletes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-58-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-58-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-58.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “immediate family” means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “immediate family” means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent.

(b) No local board of education shall employ or promote any person who is a member of the immediate family of any board member unless a public, recorded vote is taken on such employment or promotion as a separate matter from any other personnel matter. Any board member whose immediate family member is being considered for employment shall not vote on such employment. Nothing in this Code section shall affect the employment of any person who is employed by a local school system on July 1, 2000, or who is employed by a local school system when an immediate family member becomes a member of the local board of education for that school system.

(b) No local board of education shall employ or promote any person who is a member of the immediate family of any board member unless a public, recorded vote is taken on such employment or promotion as a separate matter from any other personnel matter. Any board member whose immediate family member is being considered for employment shall not vote on such employment. Nothing in this Code section shall affect the employment of any person who is employed by a local school system on July 1, 2000, or who is employed by a local school system when an immediate family member becomes a member of the local board of education for that school system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-282 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-282
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-282
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State of Georgia that the placement or promotion of a student into a grade, class, or program should be based on an assessment of the academic achievement of the student and a determination of the education setting in which the student is most likely to receive the instruction and other services needed in order to succeed and progress to the next higher level of academic achievement.

(a) It is the policy of the State of Georgia that the placement or promotion of a student into a grade, class, or program should be based on an assessment of the academic achievement of the student and a determination of the education setting in which the student is most likely to receive the instruction and other services needed in order to succeed and progress to the next higher level of academic achievement.

(b) This policy as provided for in this Code section and Code Sections 20-2-283 through 20-2-285 shall be known as the “Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy.”

(b) This policy as provided for in this Code section and Code Sections 20-2-283 through 20-2-285 shall be known as the “Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-831 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-831
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-831
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful to sell at a discount warrants drawn under Code Section 20-2-830 to any person, bank, or banking institution, the sale to be made at the lowest possible rate of discount.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-181 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-181
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-181
Status: in_force

This article, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-566 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-566
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-566
Status: in_force

The proceeds arising from any sale or lease of property under Code Section 20-3-564 shall be used for the support of the college or for the payment of any debts thereof as the board may determine.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-57 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-57
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-57
Status: in_force

Any failure to comply with the provisions of this part shall result in the forfeiture of all state and federal library aid to the system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-18 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-18
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-18
Status: in_force

(a) Each child care learning center and family child care learning home shall, by September 1 of each year, provide to the parent or guardian of each child enrolled therein educational information on the influenza vaccine. Such information shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The causes and symptoms of influenza and the means by which it is spread; (2) The risks associated with influenza; (3) The availability, effectiveness, and known contraindications of the influenza vaccine; and (4) Related recommendations issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the recommended ages at which children receive the influenza vaccine.

(a) Each child care learning center and family child care learning home shall, by September 1 of each year, provide to the parent or guardian of each child enrolled therein educational information on the influenza vaccine. Such information shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) The causes and symptoms of influenza and the means by which it is spread;

(1) The causes and symptoms of influenza and the means by which it is spread;

(2) The risks associated with influenza;

(2) The risks associated with influenza;

(3) The availability, effectiveness, and known contraindications of the influenza vaccine; and

(3) The availability, effectiveness, and known contraindications of the influenza vaccine; and

(4) Related recommendations issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the recommended ages at which children receive the influenza vaccine.

(4) Related recommendations issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the recommended ages at which children receive the influenza vaccine.

(b) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall not subject any such child care learning center or family child care learning home to any civil or criminal liability.

(b) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall not subject any such child care learning center or family child care learning home to any civil or criminal liability.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require any child care learning center or family child care learning home to provide or pay for immunizations against influenza.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require any child care learning center or family child care learning home to provide or pay for immunizations against influenza.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-30 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-30
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-30
Status: in_force

The office shall create and implement a state-wide kindergarten through grade 12 accountability assessment program that is performance based to ensure school accountability for the goals of improved student achievement and improved school completion.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-41 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-41
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-41
Status: in_force

(a) Neither GCIC, the department, any law enforcement agency, nor the employees of any such entities shall be responsible for the accuracy of information nor have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim in connection with any dissemination of information or determination based thereon pursuant to this article.

(a) Neither GCIC, the department, any law enforcement agency, nor the employees of any such entities shall be responsible for the accuracy of information nor have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim in connection with any dissemination of information or determination based thereon pursuant to this article.

(b) An early care and education program, its director, and its employees shall have no liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, or any other claim based upon good faith action thereby pursuant to the requirements of this article.

(b) An early care and education program, its director, and its employees shall have no liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, or any other claim based upon good faith action thereby pursuant to the requirements of this article.