O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2087 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2087
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2087
Status: in_force

Each year, the chairperson of the commission shall appear before the State Board of Education and submit a report regarding the academic performance and fiscal responsibility of all state charter schools approved under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-890 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-890
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-890
Status: in_force

(a) Any benefits payable under the health insurance plan may be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals, medical groups, or others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based or to the covered employee upon presentation of valid bills for such services, subject to such provisions to facilitate payment as may be made by the board.

(a) Any benefits payable under the health insurance plan may be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals, medical groups, or others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based or to the covered employee upon presentation of valid bills for such services, subject to such provisions to facilitate payment as may be made by the board.

(b) Such claims must be presented in writing to the board or its designee within two years from the date the service was rendered, or else no benefits will be owed or paid.

(b) Such claims must be presented in writing to the board or its designee within two years from the date the service was rendered, or else no benefits will be owed or paid.

(c) All drafts or checks issued by the board or its designee shall be void if not presented and accepted by the drawer's bank within six months of the date the draft or check was drawn. If the payee or member does not present the draft or check for acceptance during the seven years following the date the draft or check was issued, the draft or check will be void, funds will be retained in the insurance fund, and further payments for such claim will not be owed or paid.

(c) All drafts or checks issued by the board or its designee shall be void if not presented and accepted by the drawer's bank within six months of the date the draft or check was drawn. If the payee or member does not present the draft or check for acceptance during the seven years following the date the draft or check was issued, the draft or check will be void, funds will be retained in the insurance fund, and further payments for such claim will not be owed or paid.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-759 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-759
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-759
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to require minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels that are tasked with hearing matters in this subpart. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to ensure that such individuals have initial training prior to serving as a hearing officer or disciplinary hearing officer or on a tribunal or panel, undergo continuing education so as to continue to serve in such capacity, and function as independent, neutral arbiters.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-47-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-47-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-47.5
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed to apply to surplus books or printed material owned by any county or independent school system, any city, county, or regional library, or any political subdivision of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-40 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-40
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-40
Status: in_force

(a) The governing authority of any county or municipality may establish a public library system. Any public library established pursuant to this part shall be a tax-exempt institution.

(a) The governing authority of any county or municipality may establish a public library system. Any public library established pursuant to this part shall be a tax-exempt institution.

(b) A public library may be established in the following manner: (1) By resolution or act, at the discretion of the governing authority, of any county or municipality, or any combination thereof; (2) By approval of the voters of any county or municipality in a referendum election on the question of the establishment of a public library as provided in this paragraph. Upon a written petition containing 35 percent of the registered and qualified voters of a municipality or county being filed with the appropriate governing authority, the governing authority shall be required to hold and conduct a special referendum election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the municipality or county the question of whether or not a public library, as provided for in this part, shall be authorized. In the event a majority of the persons voting in the election vote in favor of the public library, then the governing authority of the municipality or county shall establish a public library as provided in this part. Otherwise, the governing authority shall have no authority to do so. Following the expiration of two years after any election is held which results in disapproval of a public library, as provided in this part, another election on this question shall be held if another petition, as provided in this paragraph, is filed with the appropriate governing authority; or (3) By contractual agreement between the governing authorities of any county or municipality.

(b) A public library may be established in the following manner:

(1) By resolution or act, at the discretion of the governing authority, of any county or municipality, or any combination thereof;

(1) By resolution or act, at the discretion of the governing authority, of any county or municipality, or any combination thereof;

(2) By approval of the voters of any county or municipality in a referendum election on the question of the establishment of a public library as provided in this paragraph. Upon a written petition containing 35 percent of the registered and qualified voters of a municipality or county being filed with the appropriate governing authority, the governing authority shall be required to hold and conduct a special referendum election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the municipality or county the question of whether or not a public library, as provided for in this part, shall be authorized. In the event a majority of the persons voting in the election vote in favor of the public library, then the governing authority of the municipality or county shall establish a public library as provided in this part. Otherwise, the governing authority shall have no authority to do so. Following the expiration of two years after any election is held which results in disapproval of a public library, as provided in this part, another election on this question shall be held if another petition, as provided in this paragraph, is filed with the appropriate governing authority; or

(2) By approval of the voters of any county or municipality in a referendum election on the question of the establishment of a public library as provided in this paragraph. Upon a written petition containing 35 percent of the registered and qualified voters of a municipality or county being filed with the appropriate governing authority, the governing authority shall be required to hold and conduct a special referendum election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the municipality or county the question of whether or not a public library, as provided for in this part, shall be authorized. In the event a majority of the persons voting in the election vote in favor of the public library, then the governing authority of the municipality or county shall establish a public library as provided in this part. Otherwise, the governing authority shall have no authority to do so. Following the expiration of two years after any election is held which results in disapproval of a public library, as provided in this part, another election on this question shall be held if another petition, as provided in this paragraph, is filed with the appropriate governing authority; or

(3) By contractual agreement between the governing authorities of any county or municipality.

(3) By contractual agreement between the governing authorities of any county or municipality.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-73 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-73
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-73
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents may add to its permanent staff the position of director of agricultural matters, such director to be selected by the board from a recommendation by the chancellor of the university system, the president of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the dean and coordinator of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, the dean of the Forestry School of the University of Georgia, and the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia.

(a) The board of regents may add to its permanent staff the position of director of agricultural matters, such director to be selected by the board from a recommendation by the chancellor of the university system, the president of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the dean and coordinator of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia, the dean of the Forestry School of the University of Georgia, and the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia.

(b) When so selected, the director shall be responsible to the board for planning, supervising, and coordinating all matters related to agriculture in every unit of the university system.

(b) When so selected, the director shall be responsible to the board for planning, supervising, and coordinating all matters related to agriculture in every unit of the university system.

(c) When the director is so selected, the board shall require every unit of the system having agricultural activity under its control to cause the proper and responsible officials in charge of any agricultural activity in each such unit, including, but not limited to, the teaching of agriculture, research in agriculture, and the agricultural extension forces, to report directly to the director in the formation of its program and its budget therefor before submitting the budget through channels to the board. It is the expressed wish of the General Assembly that when the agricultural program and budget are agreed upon, the budget should then not be changed at the unit level without the approval of the director. It is further the wish of the General Assembly that waste, overlapping, and duplicated efforts in the activities of all units having agricultural programs in the system be avoided wherever possible.

(c) When the director is so selected, the board shall require every unit of the system having agricultural activity under its control to cause the proper and responsible officials in charge of any agricultural activity in each such unit, including, but not limited to, the teaching of agriculture, research in agriculture, and the agricultural extension forces, to report directly to the director in the formation of its program and its budget therefor before submitting the budget through channels to the board. It is the expressed wish of the General Assembly that when the agricultural program and budget are agreed upon, the budget should then not be changed at the unit level without the approval of the director. It is further the wish of the General Assembly that waste, overlapping, and duplicated efforts in the activities of all units having agricultural programs in the system be avoided wherever possible.

(d) When so selected, the director shall be required by the board to work actively with all departments of the state and federal governments in an effort to secure for the farm family of this state the best possible long-range farm program.

(d) When so selected, the director shall be required by the board to work actively with all departments of the state and federal governments in an effort to secure for the farm family of this state the best possible long-range farm program.

(e) When so selected, the director shall be required to work with proper and certified representatives of every agricultural enterprise in the state to make certain that every activity of any unit of the system actively serve the best interest of the state's whole agricultural enterprise.

(e) When so selected, the director shall be required to work with proper and certified representatives of every agricultural enterprise in the state to make certain that every activity of any unit of the system actively serve the best interest of the state's whole agricultural enterprise.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-25 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-25
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-25
Status: in_force

The suspension sanctions and sanctions involving denial of state funds as prescribed in this article are intended as minimum sanctions, and nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit any educational institution from establishing and implementing additional or more stringent sanctions for felony offenses and other conduct involving the unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-84-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-84.4
Status: in_force

The department may offer other funding options for local school systems which choose to enter into a contract pursuant to this article and may also offer other funding options for charter systems.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-159
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-159
Status: in_force

For the purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400, et seq., students enrolled in home study programs meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690 shall be deemed to be private school students and shall be provided with the same special education and related services as students enrolled in private schools.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-49 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-49
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-49
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that local boards of education play a critical role in setting the policies that lead to the operation and success of local school systems. School board members hold special roles as trustees of public funds, including local, state, and federal funds, while they focus on the singular objective of ensuring each student in the local school system receives a quality basic education. Board duties require specialized skills and training in the performance of vision setting, policy making, approving multimillion dollar budgets, financial management, and hiring a qualified superintendent. The motivation to serve as a member of a local board of education should be the improvement of schools and academic achievement of all students. Service on a local board of education is important citizen service. Given the specialized nature and unique role of membership on a local board of education, this elected office should be characterized and treated differently from other elected offices where the primary duty is independently to represent constituent views. Local board of education members should abide by a code of conduct and conflict of interest policy modeled for their unique roles and responsibilities. And although there are many measures of the success of a local board of education, one is clearly essential: maintaining accreditation and the opportunities it allows the school system's students.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-433 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-433
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-433
Status: in_force

Each eligible student wishing to receive the grant provided for in this subpart shall submit to the University of North Georgia an application for the grant payment at the time and in accordance with procedures prescribed by the authority. The authority is authorized to define such terms and prescribe such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of this subpart. The authority shall not approve payment of any grant until it has received from an appropriate officer of the University of North Georgia a certification that the student applying for the grant is an eligible student. Upon timely receipt of such certification, in proper form, the authority is authorized to pay the grant to the University of North Georgia on behalf of and to the credit of the student. In the event a student on whose behalf a grant is paid does not enroll as a full-time student for the school term for which the grant is paid, the University of North Georgia shall make a refund to the authority in accordance with regulations of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-12-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-12-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-12-7
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of each project constructed under this chapter, including rules and regulations to ensure maximum use of each such project.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-135 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-135
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-135
Status: in_force

The sum provided for in Code Section 20-3-133 shall be the only direct financial contribution which the state shall make toward the establishment, maintenance, and operation of any junior college or colleges established under the terms of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-11-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-11-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-11-4
Status: in_force

Bulletins giving results of the research, investigations, and experiments or reports of progress shall be published at the Georgia Tech Research Institute at least once in 12 months. Copies shall be sent to such persons, newspapers, institutions, and libraries interested in research, engineering, manufacturing, and industry as may request them as far as the means of the research institute will permit. Copies of the reports are to be sent, free of all charges, to the state geologist and other state officials requesting them.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2017 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2017
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2017
Status: in_force

Any party which is aggrieved by any act, determination, order, or any other action of the Commissioner taken pursuant to this article may request a hearing before the Commissioner or otherwise proceed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-8-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-8-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-8-4
Status: in_force

A campus policeman exercising the power of arrest pursuant to Code Section 20-3-72 or 20-4-39 providing campus policemen and other security personnel of the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia with arrest powers for offenses committed upon university system property or Technical College System of Georgia property, respectively, shall be exempt from this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-510 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-510
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-510
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term “ board ” means the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce created by Code Section 49-10-1 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-73-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-73-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-73.1
Status: in_force

The Georgia Agrirama is designated and shall be recognized as the State Museum of Agriculture.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-395-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-395-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-395.2
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall establish and maintain a separate fund for loans in accordance with this subpart to which shall be credited: (1) State funds appropriated for use for loans under this subpart; (2) Moneys received by gift, donation, or otherwise for loans under this subpart; (3) Outstanding educational loans held by the authority under this subpart; and (4) Principal and interest collected on educational loans held by the authority under this subpart.

(a) The authority shall establish and maintain a separate fund for loans in accordance with this subpart to which shall be credited:

(1) State funds appropriated for use for loans under this subpart;

(1) State funds appropriated for use for loans under this subpart;

(2) Moneys received by gift, donation, or otherwise for loans under this subpart;

(2) Moneys received by gift, donation, or otherwise for loans under this subpart;

(3) Outstanding educational loans held by the authority under this subpart; and

(3) Outstanding educational loans held by the authority under this subpart; and

(4) Principal and interest collected on educational loans held by the authority under this subpart.

(4) Principal and interest collected on educational loans held by the authority under this subpart.

(b) Beginning with the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the fund has a balance of $500,000.00 or more, for each fiscal year, the authority shall determine the amount of moneys available for loans under this subpart and shall determine the applicants who are eligible to receive such loans. The authority shall determine which eligible applicants receive loans by a random selection process in which each eligible applicant has an equal chance of being selected for a loan.

(b) Beginning with the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the fund has a balance of $500,000.00 or more, for each fiscal year, the authority shall determine the amount of moneys available for loans under this subpart and shall determine the applicants who are eligible to receive such loans. The authority shall determine which eligible applicants receive loans by a random selection process in which each eligible applicant has an equal chance of being selected for a loan.

(c) The authority shall be entitled to establish a reasonable fee for the processing and collecting of loans made under this subpart. Such fee shall be established by the authority by rule or regulation.

(c) The authority shall be entitled to establish a reasonable fee for the processing and collecting of loans made under this subpart. Such fee shall be established by the authority by rule or regulation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-167-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-167-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-167.2
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Out-of-system student ” means a student who is enrolled in a local school system and receives virtual instruction from a virtual school within the local school system, but who resides in another local school system. (2) “ Virtual instruction ” means online instruction for grades kindergarten through 12. Such term shall not include virtual instruction received through the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1 or the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3 , or through a state charter school which provides virtual instruction. (3) “ Virtual school ” means a school within a local school system which provides virtual instruction.

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

(1) “ Out-of-system student ” means a student who is enrolled in a local school system and receives virtual instruction from a virtual school within the local school system, but who resides in another local school system.

(1) “ Out-of-system student ” means a student who is enrolled in a local school system and receives virtual instruction from a virtual school within the local school system, but who resides in another local school system.

(2) “ Virtual instruction ” means online instruction for grades kindergarten through 12. Such term shall not include virtual instruction received through the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1 or the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3 , or through a state charter school which provides virtual instruction.

(2) “ Virtual instruction ” means online instruction for grades kindergarten through 12. Such term shall not include virtual instruction received through the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1 or the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3 , or through a state charter school which provides virtual instruction.

(3) “ Virtual school ” means a school within a local school system which provides virtual instruction.

(3) “ Virtual school ” means a school within a local school system which provides virtual instruction.

(b) A local school system that provides virtual instruction through a virtual school whose total student enrollment is composed of more than 5 percent out-of-system students shall: (1) Ensure that 90 percent of funds earned pursuant to this article for out-of-system students are expended for costs for virtual instruction for such out-of-system students and shall return any excess funds to the state treasury which are not expended for such purposes; and (2) Include in the virtual school and local school system's College and Career Ready Performance Index data academic achievement results for out-of-system students.

(b) A local school system that provides virtual instruction through a virtual school whose total student enrollment is composed of more than 5 percent out-of-system students shall:

(1) Ensure that 90 percent of funds earned pursuant to this article for out-of-system students are expended for costs for virtual instruction for such out-of-system students and shall return any excess funds to the state treasury which are not expended for such purposes; and

(1) Ensure that 90 percent of funds earned pursuant to this article for out-of-system students are expended for costs for virtual instruction for such out-of-system students and shall return any excess funds to the state treasury which are not expended for such purposes; and

(2) Include in the virtual school and local school system's College and Career Ready Performance Index data academic achievement results for out-of-system students.

(2) Include in the virtual school and local school system's College and Career Ready Performance Index data academic achievement results for out-of-system students.

(c) This Code section shall not be subject to waiver pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system, Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system, Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school, or Code Section 20-2-244 .

(c) This Code section shall not be subject to waiver pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system, Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system, Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school, or Code Section 20-2-244 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-556 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-556
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-556
Status: in_force

The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest, if any, thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the authority may determine; and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest, if any.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-7
Status: in_force

The alliance shall have the following powers:

(1) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure;

(1) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure;

(2) To adopt bylaws for its internal government and procedures;

(2) To adopt bylaws for its internal government and procedures;

(3) To make and execute contracts, lease agreements, and all other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise the powers of the alliance or to further the public purpose for which the alliance is created;

(3) To make and execute contracts, lease agreements, and all other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise the powers of the alliance or to further the public purpose for which the alliance is created;

(4) To apply for and to accept any gifts or grants or loan guarantees or loans of funds or property or financial or other aid in any form from the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from the state or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any other source for any or all of the purposes specified in this article and to comply, subject to the provisions of this article, with the terms and conditions thereof;

(4) To apply for and to accept any gifts or grants or loan guarantees or loans of funds or property or financial or other aid in any form from the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from the state or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any other source for any or all of the purposes specified in this article and to comply, subject to the provisions of this article, with the terms and conditions thereof;

(5) To fix and collect fees and charges for data, information, and incidental services furnished by it to any private individual or entity;

(5) To fix and collect fees and charges for data, information, and incidental services furnished by it to any private individual or entity;

(6) To deposit or invest funds held by it in any state depository or in any investment which is authorized for the investment of proceeds of state general obligation bonds; and to use for its corporate purposes or redeposit or reinvest interest earned on such funds; and

(6) To deposit or invest funds held by it in any state depository or in any investment which is authorized for the investment of proceeds of state general obligation bonds; and to use for its corporate purposes or redeposit or reinvest interest earned on such funds; and

(7) To promulgate rules and regulations for the purposes and pursuant to the powers enumerated in this article.

(7) To promulgate rules and regulations for the purposes and pursuant to the powers enumerated in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-891 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-891
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-891
Status: in_force

(a) A health insurance fund is created for public school teachers. 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 corporation under any contract entered into pursuant to this subpart and to cover administrative costs.

(a) A health insurance fund is created for public school teachers. 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 corporation under any contract entered into pursuant to this subpart and to cover administrative costs.

(b) Any amounts held by the health insurance fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the health insurance fund. The state treasurer shall invest these health insurance funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of Title 50. All income derived from such investment shall accrue to the health insurance fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this subsection, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer.

(b) Any amounts held by the health insurance fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the health insurance fund. The state treasurer shall invest these health insurance funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of Title 50. All income derived from such investment shall accrue to the health insurance fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this subsection, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer.

(c) 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 20-2-918 and Code Section 45-18-12 .

(c) 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 20-2-918 and Code Section 45-18-12 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-432 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-432
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-432
Status: in_force

There is granted to each eligible student attending the University of North Georgia the sum of $750.00 per academic semester.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-321 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-321
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-321
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall maintain, according to the specific data categories defined by the task force created under Code Section 20-2-320 , expenditure records for each instructional program and other grant program under this article. As a part of its annual budget request, the state board shall specify the teacher-student ratios for each of the program weights and the cost components reflected in the base amount defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-161 . Such information shall be made available to the Appropriations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the House Education Committee, and the Senate Education and Youth Committee.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1126 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1126
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1126
Status: in_force

(a) Each public school system in this state shall promulgate policies and procedures for the operation of school buses and the conduct and safety of those students who ride such buses. Such policies and procedures shall be in writing and available for public inspection. Each person employed as a school bus driver shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of and has read and understands such policies and procedures. In the event that such policies and procedures are amended during the school year, such amended policies and procedures shall be provided to all persons employed by the school system as school bus drivers, and each such person shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of and has read and understands such amended policies and procedures.

(a) Each public school system in this state shall promulgate policies and procedures for the operation of school buses and the conduct and safety of those students who ride such buses. Such policies and procedures shall be in writing and available for public inspection. Each person employed as a school bus driver shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of and has read and understands such policies and procedures. In the event that such policies and procedures are amended during the school year, such amended policies and procedures shall be provided to all persons employed by the school system as school bus drivers, and each such person shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of and has read and understands such amended policies and procedures.

(b) At the beginning of each school year, each public school system in this state shall provide each of its students with a copy of the school system's code of conduct as required by Code Section 20-2-736 . In the event such code of conduct is amended during the school year, the school system shall provide copies of such amendments to the students. The receipt of such student code of conduct shall be acknowledged in writing by a parent or guardian of each student.

(b) At the beginning of each school year, each public school system in this state shall provide each of its students with a copy of the school system's code of conduct as required by Code Section 20-2-736 . In the event such code of conduct is amended during the school year, the school system shall provide copies of such amendments to the students. The receipt of such student code of conduct shall be acknowledged in writing by a parent or guardian of each student.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-405-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-405-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-405.1
Status: in_force

As used in this subpart, the term:

(1) “ Cost of attendance ” of a student means the cost of attendance calculated in accordance with Title IV.

(1) “ Cost of attendance ” of a student means the cost of attendance calculated in accordance with Title IV.

(2) “ Education for Public Service Student Loan ” or “ EPS Student Loan ” means a student loan provided in accordance with the provisions of this subpart.

(2) “ Education for Public Service Student Loan ” or “ EPS Student Loan ” means a student loan provided in accordance with the provisions of this subpart.

(3) “Eligible high school” has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 20-3-519 .

(3) “Eligible high school” has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 20-3-519 .

(4) “ Eligible postsecondary institution ” means: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia that offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, or graduate degrees; or (B) An institution of higher education located in this state that offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, or graduate degrees; that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; that is not a Bible school or college; that admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; and whose students are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program.

(4) “ Eligible postsecondary institution ” means:

(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia that offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, or graduate degrees; or

(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia that offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, or graduate degrees; or

(B) An institution of higher education located in this state that offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, or graduate degrees; that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; that is not a Bible school or college; that admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; and whose students are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program.

(B) An institution of higher education located in this state that offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, or graduate degrees; that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; that is not a Bible school or college; that admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; and whose students are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program.

(5) “ Employee ” means an individual who receives an Internal Revenue Service Form W-2 from the employer and who is an employee as defined in Code Section 34-9-1 for purposes of workers' compensation.

(5) “ Employee ” means an individual who receives an Internal Revenue Service Form W-2 from the employer and who is an employee as defined in Code Section 34-9-1 for purposes of workers' compensation.

(6) “ First degree ” means the first baccalaureate degree or the first graduate degree completed by a student with the assistance of an EPS Student Loan.

(6) “ First degree ” means the first baccalaureate degree or the first graduate degree completed by a student with the assistance of an EPS Student Loan.

(7) “ Graduate degree ” means a degree earned after a student has earned a baccalaureate degree, including, but not limited to, a master's degree, a juris doctor degree, or a medical doctor degree.

(7) “ Graduate degree ” means a degree earned after a student has earned a baccalaureate degree, including, but not limited to, a master's degree, a juris doctor degree, or a medical doctor degree.

(8) “ Public service ” means service as an employee of any of the following: the State of Georgia; an agency or instrumentality of this state; the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government of this state; a political subdivision of this state; the University System of Georgia or any unit of the university system; an authority or public corporation of this state; a local board of education of this state; or an agency or instrumentality of a political subdivision of this state.

(8) “ Public service ” means service as an employee of any of the following: the State of Georgia; an agency or instrumentality of this state; the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government of this state; a political subdivision of this state; the University System of Georgia or any unit of the university system; an authority or public corporation of this state; a local board of education of this state; or an agency or instrumentality of a political subdivision of this state.

(9) “ Reasonable interest rate ” means an interest rate no higher than the Wall Street Journal prime rate effective on July 1 for the fiscal year beginning July 1 of each year. The reasonable interest rate for the fiscal year shall apply to all outstanding EPS Student Loans during that fiscal year without regard for the interest rate at the time of a loan's origination or at the time of the student's default, except for EPS Student Loans that: (A) Have been converted to 1 percent interest loans in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-405.3 ; and (B) Have been converted to interest-free loans in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-405.3 .

(9) “ Reasonable interest rate ” means an interest rate no higher than the Wall Street Journal prime rate effective on July 1 for the fiscal year beginning July 1 of each year. The reasonable interest rate for the fiscal year shall apply to all outstanding EPS Student Loans during that fiscal year without regard for the interest rate at the time of a loan's origination or at the time of the student's default, except for EPS Student Loans that:

(A) Have been converted to 1 percent interest loans in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-405.3 ; and

(A) Have been converted to 1 percent interest loans in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-405.3 ; and

(B) Have been converted to interest-free loans in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-405.3 .

(B) Have been converted to interest-free loans in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-405.3 .

(10) “ Second degree ” means the second degree completed by a student with the assistance of an EPS Student Loan.

(10) “ Second degree ” means the second degree completed by a student with the assistance of an EPS Student Loan.

(11) “ Title IV ” means Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. Section 1070, et seq.

(11) “ Title IV ” means Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. Section 1070, et seq.

(12) “ Undergraduate degree ” means a baccalaureate degree.

(12) “ Undergraduate degree ” means a baccalaureate degree.
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-12 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-12
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-12
Status: in_force

The creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose is in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and is a public purpose, and the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this chapter; and this state covenants with the holders of the bonds that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired or leased by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the buildings erected or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such buildings or other income received by the authority, and that the bonds of the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-915-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-915-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-915.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart to the contrary, the board shall offer continuous coverage to any public school employee with eight or more years of creditable service who is not eligible to receive retirement benefits because of age. The public school employee shall pay both the employer and employee premiums for such insurance coverage.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart to the contrary, the board shall offer continuous coverage to any public school employee with eight or more years of creditable service who is not eligible to receive retirement benefits because of age. The public school employee shall pay both the employer and employee premiums for such insurance coverage.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart to the contrary, any public school employee eligible to elect continuous coverage pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall pay the employer and employee premiums for such coverage in monthly installments. The amount of the monthly premiums shall be equal to the rate of employer and employee contributions in effect during the existence of the coverage.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart to the contrary, any public school employee eligible to elect continuous coverage pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall pay the employer and employee premiums for such coverage in monthly installments. The amount of the monthly premiums shall be equal to the rate of employer and employee contributions in effect during the existence of the coverage.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-878 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-878
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-878
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the supervision of the board, the commissioner shall have control over the fund established by this subpart. The obligations provided for in this subpart and all administrative expenses shall be paid from the fund. The department may expend moneys from the fund for any purpose authorized by this subpart.

(a) Subject to the supervision of the board, the commissioner shall have control over the fund established by this subpart. The obligations provided for in this subpart and all administrative expenses shall be paid from the fund. The department may expend moneys from the fund for any purpose authorized by this subpart.

(b) Subject to the supervision of the board, the commissioner shall have full power to invest and reinvest its assets, subject to all of the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47, the “ Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law ” for large retirement systems. Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the commissioner shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any securities and investments in which any of the moneys are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and other moneys belonging to the fund. The records maintained by the fund shall have the same exemption from public inspection as that provided in Code Section 47-1-14 .

(b) Subject to the supervision of the board, the commissioner shall have full power to invest and reinvest its assets, subject to all of the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47, the “ Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law ” for large retirement systems. Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the commissioner shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any securities and investments in which any of the moneys are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and other moneys belonging to the fund. The records maintained by the fund shall have the same exemption from public inspection as that provided in Code Section 47-1-14 .

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, no member of the board or employee of the department shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits from any investment made by the board or use the assets of the fund in any manner, directly or indirectly, except to make such payments as may be authorized by the board or by the commissioner as the executive officer of the board in accordance with this subpart.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, no member of the board or employee of the department shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits from any investment made by the board or use the assets of the fund in any manner, directly or indirectly, except to make such payments as may be authorized by the board or by the commissioner as the executive officer of the board in accordance with this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-31-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-31-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-31.1
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents is authorized and directed to establish a program whereby citizens of this state who are 62 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without payment of fees, except for supplies and laboratory or shop fees, when space is available in a course scheduled for resident credit. Such program shall not include attendance at classes in dental, medical, veterinary, or law schools. Persons who attend units of the University System of Georgia under the program established pursuant to this Code section shall not be counted as students by the board of regents for budgetary purposes. The board of regents shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this Code section, to carry out the provisions of this Code section.

(a) The board of regents is authorized and directed to establish a program whereby citizens of this state who are 62 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without payment of fees, except for supplies and laboratory or shop fees, when space is available in a course scheduled for resident credit. Such program shall not include attendance at classes in dental, medical, veterinary, or law schools. Persons who attend units of the University System of Georgia under the program established pursuant to this Code section shall not be counted as students by the board of regents for budgetary purposes. The board of regents shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this Code section, to carry out the provisions of this Code section.

(b) The program for senior citizens provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be a continuation, without interruption, of the program for elderly citizens heretofore established by the board of regents pursuant to the requirements of Article VIII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976. Such heretofore established program is ratified, confirmed, and continued without the necessity of the reestablishment of such program by the board of regents.

(b) The program for senior citizens provided for by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be a continuation, without interruption, of the program for elderly citizens heretofore established by the board of regents pursuant to the requirements of Article VIII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976. Such heretofore established program is ratified, confirmed, and continued without the necessity of the reestablishment of such program by the board of regents.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-325 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-325
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-325
Status: in_force

Upon dissolution of the authority, all of its assets, rights, and property shall pass to and be vested in the state to be used for educational purposes, subject to Code Section 20-3-357 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-600 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-600
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-600
Status: in_force

The various counties, cities, municipalities, county boards of education, city boards of education, and governing bodies of independent school districts or systems of this state shall have authority to lease any schoolhouse or other school property that it has determined is no longer needed for school purposes to any person, group of persons, or corporation, provided that the lease shall be for a period not longer than 50 years.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-94 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-94
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-94
Status: in_force

Administrative procedures for the implementation of this article shall be promulgated for the educational institutions under management and control by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such procedures shall include those elements of due process of law required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the United States Constitution.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-24 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-24
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-24
Status: in_force

The municipal government of any city in which an appropriation shall be made under this part shall have authority to enter into a legal and binding agreement to accept and receive any donation offered by any person or persons, and any such agreement shall be legal and binding upon the municipal government and its successors. Any agreements by the municipal government of a city to pay any sum or sums of money annually for the use of the public library shall be legal and binding on the city. Any ordinance or ordinances carrying such agreement into effect shall have the force and effect of law and be binding on the city during the time mentioned in the agreement and the ordinance.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-132 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-132
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-132
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the primary goals of this article shall be as follows:

(1) A substantial reduction in the number of teachers who leave the teaching profession for reasons of job dissatisfaction;

(1) A substantial reduction in the number of teachers who leave the teaching profession for reasons of job dissatisfaction;

(2) A decrease in the percentage and number of students who enter school but drop out prior to graduation;

(2) A decrease in the percentage and number of students who enter school but drop out prior to graduation;

(3) The elimination of emergency teaching certificates and waivers for teaching outside of specialty;

(3) The elimination of emergency teaching certificates and waivers for teaching outside of specialty;

(4) A decrease in the percentage of students who fail to attain passing scores on end-of-course assessments;

(4) A decrease in the percentage of students who fail to attain passing scores on end-of-course assessments;

(5) A significant increase in the test scores of Georgia students who take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the ACT Assessment (ACT);

(5) A significant increase in the test scores of Georgia students who take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the ACT Assessment (ACT);

(6) An increase in the number of students mastering each skill in reading, mathematics, and other subject areas;

(6) An increase in the number of students mastering each skill in reading, mathematics, and other subject areas;

(7) An accountability system for education programs that measures efficiency and effectiveness and ensures that programs produce improvement in student achievement scores for all students;

(7) An accountability system for education programs that measures efficiency and effectiveness and ensures that programs produce improvement in student achievement scores for all students;

(8) A comprehensive program and financial information system that provides data that allow for the accurate evaluation of program effectiveness;

(8) A comprehensive program and financial information system that provides data that allow for the accurate evaluation of program effectiveness;

(9) A seamless education system that allows students to be served in the most effective and efficient way possible;

(9) A seamless education system that allows students to be served in the most effective and efficient way possible;

(10) The elimination of school violence;

(10) The elimination of school violence;

(11) A decrease in the percentage of students who perform below grade level;

(11) A decrease in the percentage of students who perform below grade level;

(12) An increase in parental and community involvement in schools;

(12) An increase in parental and community involvement in schools;

(13) Better coordination between education agencies and other organizations providing instructional and related services to students;

(13) Better coordination between education agencies and other organizations providing instructional and related services to students;

(14) A more competent school work force through the effective use of evaluation tools, training, and school improvement teams that promote best practices; and

(14) A more competent school work force through the effective use of evaluation tools, training, and school improvement teams that promote best practices; and

(15) More flexibility for high-performing schools so that services can be better adapted to student needs.

(15) More flexibility for high-performing schools so that services can be better adapted to student needs.
O.C.G.A. § 20-8-7 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-8-7
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-8-7
Status: in_force

Law enforcement records created, received, or maintained by campus policemen that relate to the investigation of criminal conduct and crimes as defined under Georgia law and which are not subject to protection from disclosure by any other Georgia law shall be made available within a reasonable time after request for public inspection and copying.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-21 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-21
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-21
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall be composed of one member from each congressional district in the state and five additional members from the state at large, who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Governor shall not be a member of the board. The board shall have all the powers and duties now or hereafter provided by law. The board shall be subject to all provisions of law not inconsistent with this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-164 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-164
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-164
Status: in_force

In the discretion of the authority, any issue of revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign rents, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property; the construction of the project; the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project; and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys; may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the authority and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor; may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depositary of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers; and may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depositary and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by such indenture.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-692 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-692
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-692
Status: in_force

Children who serve as pages of the General Assembly during the school year, either at regular or special sessions, shall be credited as present by the school in which enrolled in the same manner as an educational field trip, and such participation as a page shall not be counted as an absence, either excused or unexcused.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-28 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-28
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-28
Status: in_force

When the state-wide comprehensive educational information system provided for in Code Section 20-2-320 becomes functional, the office shall conduct a longitudinal study of the effect of nationally certified teachers on student performance in Georgia. Thereafter, the office shall prepare an annual report addressing the question of whether nationally certified and Teacher Alternative Preparation Program teachers have improved student performance in Georgia. The office shall submit such report to the State Board of Education and shall notify the members of the General Assembly of the availability of such report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-410 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-410
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-410
Status: in_force

When the funds drawn under apportionment and any funds raised by local taxation are placed in the hands of any county school superintendent, he shall be liable on his official bond as treasurer for all amounts received and shall disburse the funds only upon the order of the county board of education; and the superintendent shall not be entitled to compensation for receiving any funds as provided in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-2
Status: in_force

In matching the federal appropriations referred to in Code Section 20-4-1 , the State Board of Education is directed to take advantage of whatever appropriations the state makes to schools and the teacher training department of the University of Georgia in order to secure these funds under the regulations provided by the secretary of education and also to take advantage, when permitted by the secretary of education, of any appropriations made by any municipality or county to any school of vocational character. To make up any deficiencies that may occur, the state board is authorized to use each year, so far as may be necessary, an amount equal to one-half of the federal appropriation from any funds not otherwise appropriated in the state treasury. So far as possible, the state board shall encourage municipal and county educational boards to meet the conditions and secure advantages of this federal appropriation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-568 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-568
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-568
Status: in_force

Any holder of revenue bonds or interest coupons issued under this part, any receiver for such holders, or indenture trustee, if any, except to the extent the rights given in this part may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may either at law or in equity, by action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of this state or granted under this part or under such resolution or trust indenture and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this part or by resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the authority or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, rents, and other charges for the use of the project or projects, and, in the event of default of the authority upon the principal and interest obligations of any revenue bond issue, shall be subrogated to each and every right, specifically including the contract rights of collecting rental or installment payments of purchase price, which the authority may possess against any contracting county, city, or independent school district or system or political subdivision. In the pursuit of his or its remedies as subrogee, such individual, receiver, or trustee may proceed either at law or in equity by action, mandamus, or other proceedings to collect any sums by such proceedings due and owing to the authority and pledged or partially pledged directly or indirectly to the benefit of the revenue bond issue of which such individual, receiver, or trustee is representative. No holder of any such bond or receiver or indenture trustee thereof shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state to pay any such bond or the interest thereon or to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the state; nor shall any such bond constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon the property of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-29 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-29
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-29
Status: in_force

The expense of the board of regents, other than that of the institutions under its control, shall be met out of a separate appropriation enacted for its maintenance and support.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-20 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-20
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-20
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized to establish regional offices of the Department of Education, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Should the state board establish such regional offices of the Department of Education, their service areas shall be congruous with the service areas of regional educational service agencies as provided for in Code Section 20-2-270 and may include more than one regional educational service agency. All employees of such regional offices shall be employees of the Department of Education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-273 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-273
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-273
Status: in_force

The corporation is authorized to pay to the lender, on behalf of a student borrower and out of the corporation's state interest subsidy and loan discount fund, interest accruing on a loan guaranteed by the corporation which is not eligible for payment of the federal interest subsidy provided for in the federal act; provided, however, that no loan shall be guaranteed and no such interest shall be paid by the corporation, unless the loan is eligible for federal reinsurance and federal special allowance payments pursuant to the federal act and unless the state has appropriated funds for use by the corporation for the purposes of this Code section, and that such appropriated funds plus funds then in and projected to become available to the corporation's state interest subsidy and loan discount fund are deemed to be sufficient to enable the corporation to meet its state interest subsidy and loan discount payment obligations to become due and payable during the period of any fiscal year for which the General Assembly has already enacted an appropriations Act. Interest accruing and payable on a nonfederally subsidized loan guaranteed pursuant to this Code section shall thereafter be payable by the corporation at the same times, in the same manner, and during the same periods of time as the federal interest subsidy is otherwise payable on federally subsidized loans pursuant to the federal act. Interest paid on behalf of a student borrower under this Code section is declared to be a loan to the student by the state under this part and guaranteed by the corporation as to repayment by the student in the same manner as if such nonfederally subsidized interest had been deferred and capitalized by the lender holding the underlying loan. The loan of interest made on behalf of a student borrower under this Code section must be repaid by the student borrower by virtue of this Code section and pursuant to provisions set forth in the promissory note executed by the student evidencing the underlying loan. Such interest loan may be repaid by the student, without interest accruing thereon, at any time before maturity of the underlying loan, but shall in any event be repayable in full, without interest thereon, upon maturity of the underlying loan or thereafter, without interest thereon, in monthly installments agreed to by the corporation. Interest loans repaid to the corporation pursuant to this Code section and the underlying promissory note shall be credited to the corporation's state interest subsidy and loan discount fund for further use by the state for purposes of that fund as provided for in subsequent appropriations Acts of the General Assembly. Failure by a student to repay an interest loan owed to the state under this Code section when due shall constitute a default thereon, subject to any forbearance granted to the student by the corporation on behalf of the state, and may thereafter be paid as a default at any time by the corporation; but any default by a student in the payment of an interest loan shall not constitute a default by the student to the lender on the underlying loan. The right of the corporation to collect an interest loan due and owing by a student to the state under this Code section is not subrogated to the right of the lender to collect the underlying loan nor to the right of the corporation to collect any amount becoming due to the corporation on the underlying loan.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-38 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-38
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-38
Status: in_force

(a) The assent of the General Assembly is given to the act of Congress approved by the President on May 8, 1914, entitled “An act to provide for cooperative agriculture extension work between the United States Department of Agriculture and the agricultural colleges of the several states receiving and which may hereafter receive the benefits of an act of Congress of the United States, approved July 2, 1862, to encourage the states to provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts, and of acts supplementary thereto” ( 7 U.S.C.A. Sections 341 to 348 ).

(a) The assent of the General Assembly is given to the act of Congress approved by the President on May 8, 1914, entitled “An act to provide for cooperative agriculture extension work between the United States Department of Agriculture and the agricultural colleges of the several states receiving and which may hereafter receive the benefits of an act of Congress of the United States, approved July 2, 1862, to encourage the states to provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts, and of acts supplementary thereto” ( 7 U.S.C.A. Sections 341 to 348 ).

(b) The board of regents is authorized to receive the grants of money appropriated under the act of Congress referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section and to organize and conduct agricultural extension work which shall be carried on in connection with the terms and conditions expressed in such act of Congress.

(b) The board of regents is authorized to receive the grants of money appropriated under the act of Congress referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section and to organize and conduct agricultural extension work which shall be carried on in connection with the terms and conditions expressed in such act of Congress.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-26 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-26
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-26
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall have the following duties: (1) To create a single state-wide accountability system, establish indicators of performance, rate schools and school systems, develop annual report cards for elementary, middle, and secondary schools, and formulate a system of school awards and interventions. The State Board of Education shall approve a single accountability system for local schools and school systems that incorporates federal law, rules, and regulations relating to accountability; (2) To audit and inspect or cause to be audited or inspected for the purpose of verification, research, analysis, reporting, or for other purposes related to the performance of its powers and duties as provided in this article and for the purposes of auditing pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle grades, and secondary education, postsecondary education, and education work force programs and schools, local school systems, institutes, colleges, universities, regional educational service agencies, and other public education programs and entities as defined by the alliance; (3) To serve as staff to the alliance; and (4) To exercise the powers and discharge duties of the alliance, as set forth in Code Section 20-14-8 , under the supervision and oversight of the alliance.

(a) The office shall have the following duties:

(1) To create a single state-wide accountability system, establish indicators of performance, rate schools and school systems, develop annual report cards for elementary, middle, and secondary schools, and formulate a system of school awards and interventions. The State Board of Education shall approve a single accountability system for local schools and school systems that incorporates federal law, rules, and regulations relating to accountability;

(1) To create a single state-wide accountability system, establish indicators of performance, rate schools and school systems, develop annual report cards for elementary, middle, and secondary schools, and formulate a system of school awards and interventions. The State Board of Education shall approve a single accountability system for local schools and school systems that incorporates federal law, rules, and regulations relating to accountability;

(2) To audit and inspect or cause to be audited or inspected for the purpose of verification, research, analysis, reporting, or for other purposes related to the performance of its powers and duties as provided in this article and for the purposes of auditing pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle grades, and secondary education, postsecondary education, and education work force programs and schools, local school systems, institutes, colleges, universities, regional educational service agencies, and other public education programs and entities as defined by the alliance;

(2) To audit and inspect or cause to be audited or inspected for the purpose of verification, research, analysis, reporting, or for other purposes related to the performance of its powers and duties as provided in this article and for the purposes of auditing pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle grades, and secondary education, postsecondary education, and education work force programs and schools, local school systems, institutes, colleges, universities, regional educational service agencies, and other public education programs and entities as defined by the alliance;

(3) To serve as staff to the alliance; and

(3) To serve as staff to the alliance; and

(4) To exercise the powers and discharge duties of the alliance, as set forth in Code Section 20-14-8 , under the supervision and oversight of the alliance.

(4) To exercise the powers and discharge duties of the alliance, as set forth in Code Section 20-14-8 , under the supervision and oversight of the alliance.

(b) The member agencies of the alliance and other departments, boards, and offices of this state shall cooperate fully with the office and shall provide the office with all information that the alliance deems necessary for the office to discharge its accountability duties under this article regarding the education programs and units governed by such member agencies or other departments, boards, or offices.

(b) The member agencies of the alliance and other departments, boards, and offices of this state shall cooperate fully with the office and shall provide the office with all information that the alliance deems necessary for the office to discharge its accountability duties under this article regarding the education programs and units governed by such member agencies or other departments, boards, or offices.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1125 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1125
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1125
Status: in_force

All persons employed as school bus drivers by any public school system in this state shall receive annual mandatory training on traffic laws pertaining to the operation of school buses and on school bus operations and safety. The State Board of Education shall establish the content and length of initial driver training and shall determine the qualifications of and certify the instructors who conduct such training. No person employed as a school bus driver by any public school system in this state shall operate a school bus unless such person has completed such training within the preceding 12 month period.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-438 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-438
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-438
Status: in_force

In any local or consolidated school district in any county where there is an outstanding bonded indebtedness created for the purpose of building schoolhouses or equipping schoolhouses, the county board of education shall, on February 1, 1946, become the trustee of all funds which shall have been or may be collected from taxes or received from other sources for the purpose of retiring the principal and interest on the bonds or for creating a sinking fund for such purpose. The county board is charged with the duty of disbursing such funds to the bondholders in accordance with the terms under which the bonds were issued and the duty of constructing any buildings or acquiring any building sites or any equipment for which the bonds were issued. The county board shall also annually, within the time required by law or the terms of the bond issue, recommend to the fiscal authorities of the county the levy upon the property subject to taxation in the district originally voting the bonds of such tax as may be necessary to provide a sinking fund for the retirement of the bonds and for paying the principal thereof and the interest thereon in accordance with the terms under which the bonds were issued, this to be in addition to the general tax for the maintenance of the schools of the districts.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-136 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-136
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-136
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this article shall repeal or amend any of the provisions of Code Sections 20-2-521 and 20-2-522 , authorizing county boards of education and certain independent and public school systems to condemn private property for school purposes and for any public educational program which is now or may be hereafter authorized by law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-875 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-875
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-875
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia School Personnel Post-employment Health Benefit Fund to provide for the costs of post-employment health insurance benefits. The fund shall be a trust fund of public funds; the board in its official capacity shall be the fund's trustee; and the commissioner in his or her official capacity shall be its administrator.

(a) There is created the Georgia School Personnel Post-employment Health Benefit Fund to provide for the costs of post-employment health insurance benefits. The fund shall be a trust fund of public funds; the board in its official capacity shall be the fund's trustee; and the commissioner in his or her official capacity shall be its administrator.

(b) On August 31, 2009, the board shall identify the funds held in the Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund created by Article 6 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 for the payment of postretirement health benefits for public school teachers and public school employees and shall on that date transfer such funds to the fund created by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) On August 31, 2009, the board shall identify the funds held in the Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund created by Article 6 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 for the payment of postretirement health benefits for public school teachers and public school employees and shall on that date transfer such funds to the fund created by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) The fund shall be available and dedicated without fiscal year limitations for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All employer and fund beneficiary contributions, appropriations, earnings, and reserves for the payment of obligations under this subpart shall be irrevocably credited to the fund. The amounts remaining in the fund, if any, after such health care expenses and administration costs have been paid shall be retained in the fund as a special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. The board shall determine the time and amounts of distributions from the special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All assets of the fund shall be used solely for the payment of fund obligations and for no other purpose and shall be protected from creditors of the state and the employers.

(c) The fund shall be available and dedicated without fiscal year limitations for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All employer and fund beneficiary contributions, appropriations, earnings, and reserves for the payment of obligations under this subpart shall be irrevocably credited to the fund. The amounts remaining in the fund, if any, after such health care expenses and administration costs have been paid shall be retained in the fund as a special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. The board shall determine the time and amounts of distributions from the special reserve for covered health care expenses and administration costs. All assets of the fund shall be used solely for the payment of fund obligations and for no other purpose and shall be protected from creditors of the state and the employers.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-184-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-184-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-184.1
Status: in_force

The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle school, and remedial programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151 , when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for instructors needed to provide 20 additional days of instruction for 10 percent of the full-time equivalent count of the respective program. Such funds shall be used for addressing the academic needs of low-performing students with programs including, but not limited to, instructional opportunities for students beyond the regular school day, Saturday classes, intersession classes, summer school classes, and additional instructional programs during the regular school day. Following the midterm adjustment, the state board shall issue allotment sheets for each local school system. Each local school system shall spend 100 percent of the funds designated for additional days of instruction for such costs at the system level, which may include transportation costs incurred for transporting students who are attending additional classes funded by these designated funds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-293 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-293
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-293
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this part shall be construed to mean that the corporation is engaged in or is authorized to engage in the general banking or general insurance business.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-886 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-886
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-886
Status: in_force

Each employee shall be entitled to have his spouse and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board, included in the coverage, upon agreeing to pay his contributions to the cost of such coverage for such dependents. The board shall adopt regulations governing the discontinuance and resumption by employees of coverage for dependents.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-562 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-562
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-562
Status: in_force

Any trust fund or property, real, personal, or mixed, that may have been created prior to July 1, 1996, by will or otherwise, as a fund, gift, donation, or devise to any prior board of trustees of the college or to any executor or trustee to and for the benefit, use, or behoof of the college shall not lapse by virtue of any of the provisions of this article, but such trust shall remain valid and of full force and effect; and the beneficial interest under any such deed of gift, will, or other conveyance shall vest in the board of trustees as trustee to and for the use, benefit, and behoof of the college. In any case where provisions of any deed of gift, will, or other conveyance referred to in this Code section require a trustee and no trustee shall in any contingency exist, the board shall be and become a substituted trustee to carry out the beneficial purposes of such gift, devise, or conveyance.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1094 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1094
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1094
Status: in_force

Policies issued under Code Section 20-2-1090 shall be filed with and retained by the respective school boards for the benefit of the school children patronizing the school buses and for the benefit of the general public.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1071 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1071
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1071
Status: in_force

Whenever the county board of education deems it for the best interest of the schools of the county, it shall also have the right and power to contract with individuals or corporations for the transportation of pupils and school employees to and from school.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2110 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2110
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2110
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-33 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-33
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-33
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for the board of regents to invest any trust funds held by the board in real estate or in any improvements or buildings which the board in its discretion may see fit to make or erect thereon; provided, however, that no money belonging to any trust fund shall be used for such purpose or purposes if such use or uses would be contrary to the specific provisions of the instrument setting up the trust; and provided, further, all investments made of trust funds under this Code section shall in the judgment of the board be revenue producing investments wherever the trust funds so invested are of a trust which requires investment to produce revenue.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-576 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-576
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-576
Status: in_force

All moneys received pursuant to this part, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-563 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-563
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-563
Status: in_force

Title to all real, personal, and mixed property of whatever nature of the Georgia Military College is vested in the board of trustees, to be held by the board in trust for the benefit and use of the college.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-962 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-962
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-962
Status: in_force

The principal of each public school shall make a quarterly report to the local board of education immediately upon the end of each quarter of the fiscal year, and such report shall contain an account of all receipts and expenditures of such funds during the past quarter. The principal shall also make an annual report of the complete property inventory of the school. The local board may at any time during the school year inspect all receipts, expenditures, and property of each public school.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-65 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-65
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-65
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly of Georgia, recognizing the need for providing school age children with programs outside the normal school curriculum that enable them to reach their full potential as students within that curriculum, hereby declares that programs which provide for the care and supervision of such students outside of normal school hours and during vacation periods serve an educational purpose, in that they are necessary or incidental to public education and can be an integral part of the total school program offered by public schools in this state.

(a) The General Assembly of Georgia, recognizing the need for providing school age children with programs outside the normal school curriculum that enable them to reach their full potential as students within that curriculum, hereby declares that programs which provide for the care and supervision of such students outside of normal school hours and during vacation periods serve an educational purpose, in that they are necessary or incidental to public education and can be an integral part of the total school program offered by public schools in this state.

(b) The board of education of any county, area, or independent school system is authorized to establish and operate, contract for, or otherwise make provisions for programs that provide care and supervision before school, after school, or during vacation periods, or during any combination of these time periods, for school age children who are temporary or permanent residents of the geographical area served by such system.

(b) The board of education of any county, area, or independent school system is authorized to establish and operate, contract for, or otherwise make provisions for programs that provide care and supervision before school, after school, or during vacation periods, or during any combination of these time periods, for school age children who are temporary or permanent residents of the geographical area served by such system.

(c) Consistent with existing local rules, regulations, policies, or procedures, a local board of education shall conduct a needs assessment, the scope and methodology of which shall be determined solely by the board, before establishing, operating, contracting for, or otherwise making provisions for programs defined in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(c) Consistent with existing local rules, regulations, policies, or procedures, a local board of education shall conduct a needs assessment, the scope and methodology of which shall be determined solely by the board, before establishing, operating, contracting for, or otherwise making provisions for programs defined in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) In accordance with the requirements of Code Section 50-14-1 , the local board of education shall notify the public of the board's intention to vote whether to provide programs as defined in subsection (b) of this Code section. A local board of education shall provide such additional notice or proceedings as deemed appropriate to solicit public comment and review of the board's actions regarding any programs defined in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) In accordance with the requirements of Code Section 50-14-1 , the local board of education shall notify the public of the board's intention to vote whether to provide programs as defined in subsection (b) of this Code section. A local board of education shall provide such additional notice or proceedings as deemed appropriate to solicit public comment and review of the board's actions regarding any programs defined in subsection (b) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-914 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-914
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-914
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) The qualified entities eligible to participate as reinsurers and the amount of coverage under the contract or contracts to be allocated to each issuing qualified entity or reinsurer may be redetermined by the board for and in advance of any contract year after the first year and with any modifications thereof it deems appropriate to carry out the intent of such subdivision, subject to such limitations as set forth in this subpart. The board may, at the end of any contract year, discontinue any contract or contracts it has executed with any qualified entity or entities and replace it or them with a contract or contracts in any other qualified entity or entities meeting the requirements of this Code section or may, in its discretion, establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-990 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-990
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-990
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that an urgent crisis confronts public education in Georgia. Evolving constitutional principles established by recent judicial decisions impose increased burdens upon school administrators and boards of education and subject them to personal liability under judicial doctrines so unsettled as to render it difficult to predict the legality of actions in advance. Consequently, responsible and competent persons declined to accept appointment and employment, with resulting detriment to public administration. This crisis has become so grave that immediate relief is essential to quality education, and the purchase of protection through liability insurance and contracts of indemnity, and the defense of civil and criminal actions at public expense, as part of the public compensation paid to such officials and employees, offers the only feasible solution. Therefore, the General Assembly finds that the expenditure of public funds for such purposes in these circumstances is for educational purposes and in furtherance of the support and maintenance of public schools and public education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-24 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-24
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-24
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall elect one of its members chairman.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-40 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-40
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-40
Status: in_force

There is established a supplemental program to provide special quick start training to meet the employment training needs of new and expanding industry as well as certain existing industries which may qualify under rules established by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. The program shall be governed by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-47 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-47
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-47
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Agency head ” means the official or body authorized to establish policy on behalf of a state agency.

(1) “ Agency head ” means the official or body authorized to establish policy on behalf of a state agency.

(1.1) “ Division ” means the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia.

(1.1) “ Division ” means the Division of Archives and History of the University System of Georgia.

(2) “ Nonprofit organization ” means a bona fide nonprofit civic, educational, or charitable organization.

(2) “ Nonprofit organization ” means a bona fide nonprofit civic, educational, or charitable organization.

(3) “ State agency ” means any department, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, court, or other agency, by whatever name designated, of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the state government.

(3) “ State agency ” means any department, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, court, or other agency, by whatever name designated, of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the state government.

(4) “ Surplus printed material ” means books or other printed papers owned by the state or a state agency and in the possession of a state agency, which books and papers are no longer needed by that agency, which are declared surplus by such agency, and which need not be maintained by the agency as a part of its records.

(4) “ Surplus printed material ” means books or other printed papers owned by the state or a state agency and in the possession of a state agency, which books and papers are no longer needed by that agency, which are declared surplus by such agency, and which need not be maintained by the agency as a part of its records.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-84-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-84.1
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall, as provided for in the contract entered into with a local school system pursuant to Code Section 20-2-83 , mandate the loss of governance of one or more of its nonperforming schools as a consequence of failure pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-84 . Such loss of governance may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Conversion of a school to charter status with independent school level governance and a governance board with strong parental involvement; (2) Operation of a school by a successful school system, as defined by the Office of Student Achievement, and pursuant to funding criteria established by the state board; or (3) Operation of a school by a private entity, nonprofit or for profit, pursuant to a request for proposals issued by the department.

(a) The State Board of Education shall, as provided for in the contract entered into with a local school system pursuant to Code Section 20-2-83 , mandate the loss of governance of one or more of its nonperforming schools as a consequence of failure pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-84 . Such loss of governance may include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Conversion of a school to charter status with independent school level governance and a governance board with strong parental involvement;

(1) Conversion of a school to charter status with independent school level governance and a governance board with strong parental involvement;

(2) Operation of a school by a successful school system, as defined by the Office of Student Achievement, and pursuant to funding criteria established by the state board; or

(2) Operation of a school by a successful school system, as defined by the Office of Student Achievement, and pursuant to funding criteria established by the state board; or

(3) Operation of a school by a private entity, nonprofit or for profit, pursuant to a request for proposals issued by the department.

(3) Operation of a school by a private entity, nonprofit or for profit, pursuant to a request for proposals issued by the department.

(b) Loss of governance shall be invoked upon the end of the fifth year of the contract if the school system is in noncompliance as set out in the terms of the contract.

(b) Loss of governance shall be invoked upon the end of the fifth year of the contract if the school system is in noncompliance as set out in the terms of the contract.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-774 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-774
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-774
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Medication” means a medicine prescribed by: (A) A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or (B) A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter. (2) “Self-administration of asthma medication” means a student's discretionary use of asthma medication prescribed for him or her.

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

(1) “Medication” means a medicine prescribed by: (A) A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or (B) A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter.

(1) “Medication” means a medicine prescribed by:

(A) A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or

(A) A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or

(B) A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter.

(B) A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter.

(2) “Self-administration of asthma medication” means a student's discretionary use of asthma medication prescribed for him or her.

(2) “Self-administration of asthma medication” means a student's discretionary use of asthma medication prescribed for him or her.

(b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, provided that any student who is authorized for self-administration of asthma medication under such policy may possess and use his or her asthma medication: (1) While in school; (2) At a school sponsored activity; (3) While under the supervision of school personnel; or (4) While in before-school or after-school care on school operated property.

(b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, provided that any student who is authorized for self-administration of asthma medication under such policy may possess and use his or her asthma medication:

(1) While in school;

(1) While in school;

(2) At a school sponsored activity;

(2) At a school sponsored activity;

(3) While under the supervision of school personnel; or

(3) While under the supervision of school personnel; or

(4) While in before-school or after-school care on school operated property.

(4) While in before-school or after-school care on school operated property.

(c) Each public school in this state shall permit the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, subject to the local policy adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; and the school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability other than for willful or wanton misconduct for any injury to a student caused by his or her self-administration of asthma medication.

(c) Each public school in this state shall permit the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, subject to the local policy adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; and the school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability other than for willful or wanton misconduct for any injury to a student caused by his or her self-administration of asthma medication.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-2
Status: in_force

There is created an education alliance to be known as the “Alliance of Education Agency Heads” or “alliance” and as used in this chapter, the term “alliance” shall mean the Alliance of Education Agency Heads.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-31 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-31
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-31
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall have power:

(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 all of the schools in the university system, as may be authorized by the General Assembly; to discontinue or remove them as the good of the system or any of its schools or institutions or stations may require; and to fix their compensations;

(2) To elect or appoint professors, educators, stewards, or any other officers necessary for all of the schools in the university system, as may be authorized by the General Assembly; to discontinue or remove them as the good of the system or any of its schools or institutions or stations may require; and to fix their compensations;

(3) To establish all such schools of learning or art as may be useful to the state and to organize them in the way most likely to attain the ends desired; and

(3) To establish all such schools of learning or art as may be useful to the state and to organize them in the way most likely to attain the ends desired; and

(4) To exercise any power usually granted to such corporation, necessary to its usefulness, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state.

(4) To exercise any power usually granted to such corporation, necessary to its usefulness, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-364 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-364
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-364
Status: in_force

Any person applying for a grant under this subpart or assisting a person applying for a grant under this subpart who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to wrongfully obtain a grant under this subpart shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250-21 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-250-21
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-250.21
Status: in_force

Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, or employee thereof who shall willfully violate Code Section 20-3-250.7 or 20-3-250.8 or who shall fail or refuse to deposit with the executive director the records required by Code Section 20-3-250.17 shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation. Each day's failure to comply with such Code sections shall be a separate violation. Such fine may be imposed by the executive director in an administrative proceeding or by any court of competent jurisdiction. The commission shall adopt a schedule of regularly imposed fines for violations of this part and shall have such schedule published by the executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-55 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-55
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-55
Status: in_force

An agent or employee of a public library or of any department or office of the state or local government causing the arrest of any person pursuant to the provisions of this part shall not be held civilly liable for unlawful detention, slander, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, false arrest, or assault and battery of the person so arrested unless excessive or unreasonable force is used, whether such arrest takes place on the premises by such agent or employee; provided, however, that, in causing the arrest of such person, the public library or agent or employee of the public library had at the time of such arrest probable cause to believe that the person committed willful theft or concealment of books or other library property.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-13 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-13
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-13
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may use and allocate money for educational research and preparation and publication of instructional material, and such funds may be paid upon approval of the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-442 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-442
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-442
Status: in_force

There is granted to each eligible student attending the University of North Georgia the sum of $1,500.00 per academic semester.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-307 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-307
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-307
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall have authority to provide for the operation of youth camps, food-processing programs, and young farmer programs. The state board shall annually determine the amount of funds needed to provide the programs described in this Code section and shall annually request from the General Assembly such appropriations as are needed.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2019 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2019
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2019
Status: in_force

Each fund established under this article shall have an annual audit of its books and accounts performed by a certified public accountant. Such audit shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A copy of such audit shall be made available to fund members.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1190 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1190
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1190
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall establish by rules or regulations a system of allotment of state funds to local school systems to provide five days' sick leave for each fiscal school year for each full-time school food service manager and each full-time school food service employee.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-176 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-176
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-176
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which the board of regents shall pay to the authority for the use of each project or part thereof or combination of projects, to charge and collect them, and to lease and make contracts with political subdivisions and agencies and with the board with respect to the use by any institution or unit under its control of any project or part thereof. Such rentals and other charges shall be so fixed and adjusted in respect to the aggregate thereof from the project or projects for which a single issue of revenue bonds is issued 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 cost shall be otherwise provided for, which cost 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 as they shall become due.

(a) The authority is authorized to fix rentals and other charges which the board of regents shall pay to the authority for the use of each project or part thereof or combination of projects, to charge and collect them, and to lease and make contracts with political subdivisions and agencies and with the board with respect to the use by any institution or unit under its control of any project or part thereof. Such rentals and other charges shall be so fixed and adjusted in respect to the aggregate thereof from the project or projects for which a single issue of revenue bonds is issued 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 cost shall be otherwise provided for, which cost 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 cost shall be otherwise provided for, which cost 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 as they shall become due.

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

(b) The rentals contracted to be paid by the board or other leasing department, agency, or institution of the state to the authority under leases entered upon pursuant to this article shall constitute obligations of the state for the payment of which the good faith of the state is pledged. Such rentals shall be paid as provided in the lease contracts from funds appropriated for such purposes by the terms of the Constitution of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the board or other leasing department, agency, or institution of the state to see to the punctual payment of all such rentals.

(b) The rentals contracted to be paid by the board or other leasing department, agency, or institution of the state to the authority under leases entered upon pursuant to this article shall constitute obligations of the state for the payment of which the good faith of the state is pledged. Such rentals shall be paid as provided in the lease contracts from funds appropriated for such purposes by the terms of the Constitution of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the board or other leasing department, agency, or institution of the state to see to the punctual payment of all such rentals.

(c) In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of lessees punctually to perform any covenant or obligation contained in any lease entered upon pursuant to this article, the authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process against lessees; and consent is given for the institution of any such action.

(c) In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of lessees punctually to perform any covenant or obligation contained in any lease entered upon pursuant to this article, the authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process against lessees; and consent is given for the institution of any such action.

(d) The authority shall be permitted to assign any rental due it by the lessees to a trustee or paying agent as may be required by the terms of any trust indenture entered into by the authority.

(d) The authority shall be permitted to assign any rental due it by the lessees to a trustee or paying agent as may be required by the terms of any trust indenture entered into by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-201 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-201
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-201
Status: in_force

(a) Universities and colleges having teacher preparation programs for grades pre-kindergarten through 12 shall require students in such programs to be proficient in computer and other instructional technology applications and skills including understanding desktop computers, their applications, integration with teaching and curriculum, and their utilization for individualized instruction and classroom management. There shall be a test to assess the proficiency of students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in computer and other instructional technology applications and skills.

(a) Universities and colleges having teacher preparation programs for grades pre-kindergarten through 12 shall require students in such programs to be proficient in computer and other instructional technology applications and skills including understanding desktop computers, their applications, integration with teaching and curriculum, and their utilization for individualized instruction and classroom management. There shall be a test to assess the proficiency of students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in computer and other instructional technology applications and skills.

(b) Each local unit of administration shall be required to provide all professional personnel certificated by the Professional Standards Commission 12 clock hours of in-service or continuing education in each calendar year, or meet requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Such in-service programs shall be developed by the local unit of administration in conjunction with such agencies as regional educational service agencies, colleges and universities, and other appropriate organizations. These programs shall be designed to address identified needs determined by appropriate personnel evaluation instruments. These programs shall also focus on improving the skills of certificated personnel that directly relate to improving student achievement, as reflected in the revised certification renewal rules established by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to paragraph (4.1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-200 regarding the impact of professional learning on student achievement. These programs shall also include in-service training programs on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention for professional personnel who will be providing instruction in annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grade nine pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-143 . Records of attendance shall be maintained by local units of administration and shall be monitored by appropriate Department of Education staff.

(b) Each local unit of administration shall be required to provide all professional personnel certificated by the Professional Standards Commission 12 clock hours of in-service or continuing education in each calendar year, or meet requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Such in-service programs shall be developed by the local unit of administration in conjunction with such agencies as regional educational service agencies, colleges and universities, and other appropriate organizations. These programs shall be designed to address identified needs determined by appropriate personnel evaluation instruments. These programs shall also focus on improving the skills of certificated personnel that directly relate to improving student achievement, as reflected in the revised certification renewal rules established by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to paragraph (4.1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-200 regarding the impact of professional learning on student achievement. These programs shall also include in-service training programs on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention for professional personnel who will be providing instruction in annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grade nine pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-143 . Records of attendance shall be maintained by local units of administration and shall be monitored by appropriate Department of Education staff.

(c) As used in this subsection, the term “ online ” means by electronic network or Internet. Each regional education service agency or college or university that offers in-service or continuing education for professional personnel for certification or recertification shall offer some in-service or continuing education online through the Internet or offer access to equivalent in-service or continuing education online so that a teacher or other professional employee can take the training at a location other than the location where the in-service or continuing education is conducted in person. For purposes of certification or recertification, the Professional Standards Commission shall treat in-service or continuing education conducted online as if such in-service or continuing education had been conducted in person. Local units of administration may permit professional personnel to use computers and other electronic equipment available at schools for in-service or continuing education at times before and after normal school hours when other professional duties are not scheduled for the individual.

(c) As used in this subsection, the term “ online ” means by electronic network or Internet. Each regional education service agency or college or university that offers in-service or continuing education for professional personnel for certification or recertification shall offer some in-service or continuing education online through the Internet or offer access to equivalent in-service or continuing education online so that a teacher or other professional employee can take the training at a location other than the location where the in-service or continuing education is conducted in person. For purposes of certification or recertification, the Professional Standards Commission shall treat in-service or continuing education conducted online as if such in-service or continuing education had been conducted in person. Local units of administration may permit professional personnel to use computers and other electronic equipment available at schools for in-service or continuing education at times before and after normal school hours when other professional duties are not scheduled for the individual.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-152 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-152
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-152
Status: in_force

(a) The board, in coordination with the Office of Workforce Development, shall create annually and publish on its website a list of high-demand jobs state wide for purposes of the High-demand Career Initiatives Program.

(a) The board, in coordination with the Office of Workforce Development, shall create annually and publish on its website a list of high-demand jobs state wide for purposes of the High-demand Career Initiatives Program.

(b) The Office of Workforce Development shall publish and maintain criteria for the selection of high-demand jobs eligible for the High-demand Career Initiatives Program.

(b) The Office of Workforce Development shall publish and maintain criteria for the selection of high-demand jobs eligible for the High-demand Career Initiatives Program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-480 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-480
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-480
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the issuance of any bonded indebtedness, the governing body of any county school district or system, any independent school district or system, or any area school district or system may notify the State Board of Education of the proposed issuance of such indebtedness and authorize and direct the State Board of Education to withhold from such school district or system sufficient moneys from any state appropriation to which such school district or system may be entitled and apply so much as shall be necessary to the payment of the principal of and interest on such indebtedness then due.

(a) Prior to the issuance of any bonded indebtedness, the governing body of any county school district or system, any independent school district or system, or any area school district or system may notify the State Board of Education of the proposed issuance of such indebtedness and authorize and direct the State Board of Education to withhold from such school district or system sufficient moneys from any state appropriation to which such school district or system may be entitled and apply so much as shall be necessary to the payment of the principal of and interest on such indebtedness then due.

(b) The notice and authorization referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section shall set forth the following information: (1) The proposed date of issuance of the bonded indebtedness; (2) Each payment date with respect to such indebtedness and the principal of and interest on such indebtedness coming due on each such date; and (3) The name and address of the financial institution serving as custodian, trustee, or paying agent for such indebtedness to whom any payment by the State Board of Education should be made.

(b) The notice and authorization referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section shall set forth the following information:

(1) The proposed date of issuance of the bonded indebtedness;

(1) The proposed date of issuance of the bonded indebtedness;

(2) Each payment date with respect to such indebtedness and the principal of and interest on such indebtedness coming due on each such date; and

(2) Each payment date with respect to such indebtedness and the principal of and interest on such indebtedness coming due on each such date; and

(3) The name and address of the financial institution serving as custodian, trustee, or paying agent for such indebtedness to whom any payment by the State Board of Education should be made.

(3) The name and address of the financial institution serving as custodian, trustee, or paying agent for such indebtedness to whom any payment by the State Board of Education should be made.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-142 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-142
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-142
Status: repealed

This article shall stand repealed on July 1, 2026.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2009 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2009
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2009
Status: in_force

Each board of education shall be jointly and severally liable for all legal obligations of a fund which arise out of an event which occurred while such board was a member of such fund; provided, however, that a fund shall not assume a risk greater than an amount to be determined by the Commissioner; and provided, further, that this legal obligation may be enforced by an assessment against such member as provided in the bylaws of the agency.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-258 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-258
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-258
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall request funds sufficient to provide grants to qualified public elementary and secondary schools and local school systems, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. The purpose of such grants shall be to encourage grant recipients to develop and implement written compacts among teachers, parents, and students. Such compacts shall be entered into voluntarily and shall describe the commitments made by the student, the student's teacher, and the student's parents to improve and enhance the student's academic achievement. Grant recipients shall ensure that a compact is offered for each class in which a student is enrolled and that students and parents are invited to a conference with the teacher, within the first 30 days after enrollment, to discuss the terms of the compact. The state board shall prescribe criteria, policies, and standards deemed necessary for the effective implementation of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-26 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-26
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-26
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the members of the board of regents to attend the meetings of the board so as to take part in its deliberations. The office of any member of the board shall be vacated if he neglects to furnish an excuse in writing to the board for absence from two consecutive meetings of the board. If any member fails to attend three successive meetings of the board, without good and valid cause or excuse or without leave of absence from the chairman, or, if the chairman for any cause cannot act, from the vice-chairman of the board, his office shall be declared vacant by the board. The secretary shall in either event notify the Governor of a vacancy on the board, and the Governor shall fill the vacancy as provided by this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-361 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-361
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-361
Status: in_force

Subject to appropriations, the commission shall establish a needs based financial aid program to provide grants to eligible students for undergraduate level postsecondary education at qualified institutions. The maximum award amount per eligible student shall be $2,500 in total. The commission may provide for individualized eligibility criteria and grant amounts as determined to be the most appropriate for the particular qualified institution and its student population in accordance with this subpart and the rules and regulations of the commission. The commission shall also establish criteria necessary for eligible students to retain and continue to receive such grants in accordance with this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-758 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-758
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-758
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit, restrict, or limit in any manner any cause of action otherwise provided by law and available to any teacher, school official, employee, or student. The provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-1160 shall apply to all proceedings under this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-765 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-765
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-765
Status: in_force

Any time a teacher or principal identifies a student as a chronic disciplinary problem student, the principal shall notify by telephone call and by either certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested or first-class mail the student's parent or guardian of the disciplinary problem, invite such parent or guardian to observe the student in a classroom situation, and request at least one parent or guardian to attend a conference with the principal or the teacher or both to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correction plan.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-56 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-56
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-56
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the General Assembly may provide by local law for the election in nonpartisan elections of candidates to fill the offices of members of boards of education and, in the case of independent school systems, for the election in nonpartisan elections of candidates to fill the offices of members of the boards of education of those independent school systems using the procedures established in Chapter 2 of Title 21, the “Georgia Election Code.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-4
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to provide a central information and research hub for rural leadership training and best practices which may include: (1) Community planning models for proactively identifying value added gaps or strengths; (2) Industry-specific assistance; and (3) Cooperative efforts with nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and other higher education partners.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to provide a central information and research hub for rural leadership training and best practices which may include:

(1) Community planning models for proactively identifying value added gaps or strengths;

(1) Community planning models for proactively identifying value added gaps or strengths;

(2) Industry-specific assistance; and

(2) Industry-specific assistance; and

(3) Cooperative efforts with nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and other higher education partners.

(3) Cooperative efforts with nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and other higher education partners.

(b) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation may establish such satellite offices as are necessary to accomplish its mission.

(b) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation may establish such satellite offices as are necessary to accomplish its mission.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2101 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2101
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2101
Status: in_force

The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ staff and may secure the services of consultants as appropriate and subject to available funding. Upon authorization by joint resolution of the General Assembly, the committee shall have the power while the General Assembly is in session or during the interim between sessions to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties. In addition, when the General Assembly is not in session, the committee shall have the power to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties, upon application of the cochairpersons of the committee, with the concurrence of the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-29 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-29
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-29
Status: in_force

(a) When private colleges and universities in this state provide the Office of Student Achievement with confidential student data or records concerning students enrolled in such private colleges and universities, such private colleges and universities shall not be held liable in any court in this state for any breach of confidentiality, disclosure, use, retention, or destruction of such information if such breach, disclosure, use, retention, or destruction resulted from actions of the Office of Student Achievement or its staff and not from the transmission of the information by the private college or university before such information reached the Office of Student Achievement.

(a) When private colleges and universities in this state provide the Office of Student Achievement with confidential student data or records concerning students enrolled in such private colleges and universities, such private colleges and universities shall not be held liable in any court in this state for any breach of confidentiality, disclosure, use, retention, or destruction of such information if such breach, disclosure, use, retention, or destruction resulted from actions of the Office of Student Achievement or its staff and not from the transmission of the information by the private college or university before such information reached the Office of Student Achievement.

(b) This Code section shall apply to any student data or records that are confidential under any law of this state or any federal law, including, but not limited to, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g .

(b) This Code section shall apply to any student data or records that are confidential under any law of this state or any federal law, including, but not limited to, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-452 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-452
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-452
Status: in_force

There is granted to each eligible student attending an approved school the sum of $2,000.00 per academic year. No person shall be eligible to receive grant assistance provided under this subpart in excess of $8,000.00. Grant assistance to eligible students under this subpart shall be payable during the period of a summer school quarter or semester. The payment of grants to eligible students under this subpart shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for the purposes of this subpart in annual appropriations Acts of the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-751-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-751.1
Status: in_force

(a) Each local board of education shall establish a policy, pursuant to this subpart, regarding a student's possession of a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object at school. With respect to a student who is determined to have possessed a firearm or dangerous weapon at school, such policy shall require expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year; provided, however, that a hearing officer, tribunal, panel, administrator, superintendent, or local board of education shall have the authority to modify such expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.

(a) Each local board of education shall establish a policy, pursuant to this subpart, regarding a student's possession of a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object at school. With respect to a student who is determined to have possessed a firearm or dangerous weapon at school, such policy shall require expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year; provided, however, that a hearing officer, tribunal, panel, administrator, superintendent, or local board of education shall have the authority to modify such expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.

(b) A hearing officer, tribunal, panel, superintendent, or local board of education shall be authorized to place a student determined to have brought a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object to school in an alternative educational setting.

(b) A hearing officer, tribunal, panel, superintendent, or local board of education shall be authorized to place a student determined to have brought a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object to school in an alternative educational setting.

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

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-355 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-355
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-355
Status: in_force

The authority is a duly created public corporation and political subdivision of the state and is performing essential governmental functions in the exercise of its corporate purposes. Accordingly, the authority shall not be required to pay and shall be exempt and free from the payment of any taxes and assessments to the state or to any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, upon any of its property or upon its obligations or other evidences of indebtedness issued pursuant to this subpart and part, or upon any moneys, funds, revenues, or other income held or received by it; and the bonds and notes issued by the authority and the income from such bonds or notes shall also at all times be exempt from taxation within the state, except for death and gift taxes and taxes of transfers. Real property owned by the authority shall be exempt from all property taxation and special assessments of the state or political subdivisions of the state, but the authority may agree to pay, in lieu of such taxes, such amounts as it finds consistent with the cost to the state or political subdivision of supplying municipal services to it and maintaining its economic feasibility, which payments such bodies are authorized to accept. The exemption from taxation provided in this Code section shall not, however, extend to nor include any exemption from sales and use taxes on property purchased by or for the use of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-59 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-59
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-59
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to any municipal public library.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-64 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-64
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-64
Status: in_force

For the redemption of any valid matured bond of this state presented as the property of the university system, bonds may be issued at the option of the board of regents as provided in Code Section 20-3-63 ; provided, however, that this Code section shall not be operative in any year until the constitutional sinking fund redemptions have been made for that year.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-617 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-617
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-617
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 1991, all costs of organization, administration, and operation of the trust shall be paid solely from application fee funds and investment income of the trust.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-638 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-638
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-638
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall furnish, subject to reasonable administrative fees and charges, to each account owner an annual statement of the following: (1) The amount contributed under the savings trust agreement; (2) The annual earnings and accumulated earnings on the savings trust account; and (3) Any other terms and conditions that the board deems by rule are necessary or appropriate, including without limitation those necessary to conform the savings trust account with the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(a) The board shall furnish, subject to reasonable administrative fees and charges, to each account owner an annual statement of the following:

(1) The amount contributed under the savings trust agreement;

(1) The amount contributed under the savings trust agreement;

(2) The annual earnings and accumulated earnings on the savings trust account; and

(2) The annual earnings and accumulated earnings on the savings trust account; and

(3) Any other terms and conditions that the board deems by rule are necessary or appropriate, including without limitation those necessary to conform the savings trust account with the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(3) Any other terms and conditions that the board deems by rule are necessary or appropriate, including without limitation those necessary to conform the savings trust account with the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(b) The board shall furnish an additional statement complying with subsection (a) of this Code section to an account owner or beneficiary on written request. The board may charge a reasonable fee for each statement furnished under this subsection.

(b) The board shall furnish an additional statement complying with subsection (a) of this Code section to an account owner or beneficiary on written request. The board may charge a reasonable fee for each statement furnished under this subsection.

(c) The board shall prepare or cause to be prepared an annual report setting forth in appropriate detail an accounting of the funds and a description of the financial condition of the plan at the close of each fiscal year. Such report shall be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In addition, the board shall make the report available to account owners or account contributors of savings trust agreements. The accounts of the trust fund shall be subject to annual audits by the state auditor or his or her designee.

(c) The board shall prepare or cause to be prepared an annual report setting forth in appropriate detail an accounting of the funds and a description of the financial condition of the plan at the close of each fiscal year. Such report shall be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In addition, the board shall make the report available to account owners or account contributors of savings trust agreements. The accounts of the trust fund shall be subject to annual audits by the state auditor or his or her designee.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-20 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-20
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-20
Status: in_force

Any city, through its properly constituted municipal authorities, may raise by taxation from year to year and permanently appropriate money for the purpose of establishing, erecting, maintaining, or assisting in maintaining a public library. Any such sum or sums of money so appropriated shall be expended by and under the direction of a board of trustees of such public library elected by the city council of such city.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-994 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-994
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-994
Status: in_force

In addition to other compensation paid to board members, officers, officials, administrators, and other employees referred to in this part, whether under this part or otherwise, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, or boards of control of cooperative educational service agencies, as the case may be, are authorized to make payment for the amount of the deductible identified in the liability policy or policies; provided, however, that:

(1) Such payments may be made only with respect to acts or omissions giving rise to such liability which occur after April 5, 1978, and while the person or persons guilty therefor are still in office or employed by the board responsible under this Code section for making such payment;

(1) Such payments may be made only with respect to acts or omissions giving rise to such liability which occur after April 5, 1978, and while the person or persons guilty therefor are still in office or employed by the board responsible under this Code section for making such payment;

(2) Such payments may be made only with respect to acts or omissions connected with or arising out of the performance of the official duties by the person or persons individually liable therefor with the board in question; and

(2) Such payments may be made only with respect to acts or omissions connected with or arising out of the performance of the official duties by the person or persons individually liable therefor with the board in question; and

(3) Such payments may be made only if the acts or omissions giving rise to such liability do not involve the commission of any civil or criminal offense against the board otherwise responsible therefor or involve the misappropriation of funds or property belonging to such board or any public agency.

(3) Such payments may be made only if the acts or omissions giving rise to such liability do not involve the commission of any civil or criminal offense against the board otherwise responsible therefor or involve the misappropriation of funds or property belonging to such board or any public agency.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-48 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-48
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-48
Status: in_force

The State School Superintendent shall ensure that all necessary department resources and supports are made available for full implementation of this part, including, but not limited to, the implementation of the intensive school improvement plans established pursuant to Code Section 20-14-46 for schools for which a local board of education has entered into a contract amendment or intervention contract with the State Board of Education pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 . Further, the State School Superintendent shall ensure that such schools receive priority for the receipt of federal and state funds available to the Department of Education to the fullest extent possible under federal and state law, including, but not limited to, federal school improvement grants and Title I funds. The State School Superintendent shall also pursue maximum flexibility in applying for and expending federal funds, including, but not limited to, the consolidation of all federal, state, and local funds in compliance with federal law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-8 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-8
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-8
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. Whenever the authority shall determine to issue its bonds, it shall request the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to approve the bonds and carry out other services for the authority as provided by Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-149
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-149
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education shall develop a model program for educating students regarding online safety while using the Internet, taking into consideration educational materials on this topic developed by other states as well as any other materials suggested by education experts, child psychologists, and technology companies that promote child online safety issues.

(a) The Department of Education shall develop a model program for educating students regarding online safety while using the Internet, taking into consideration educational materials on this topic developed by other states as well as any other materials suggested by education experts, child psychologists, and technology companies that promote child online safety issues.

(b) Each local board of education may incorporate into its instructional program a component on online Internet safety to be taught on a schedule as determined by the local board of education.

(b) Each local board of education may incorporate into its instructional program a component on online Internet safety to be taught on a schedule as determined by the local board of education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-38 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-38
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-38
Status: in_force

(a) Financial awards may be provided to the schools that the director determines have demonstrated the greatest improvement in achievement gap closure, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and any limitation set by the director on the total amount that may be awarded to a school or local school system.

(a) Financial awards may be provided to the schools that the director determines have demonstrated the greatest improvement in achievement gap closure, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and any limitation set by the director on the total amount that may be awarded to a school or local school system.

(b) Financial awards may be provided to each school that is identified by the director for performance in student achievement or student progress. The certificated personnel in a school that is identified by the director as either a best performing school or better performing school in either or both categories may be provided a bonus for the year the school was identified of $1,000.00 for each best performing school designation and $500.00 for each better performing school designation. The maximum individual annual bonus for certificated personnel shall not exceed $2,000.00 and shall be provided subject to appropriation by the General Assembly or as otherwise may be provided. An additional financial award may be provided to each school for noncertificated personnel in the amount of $10,000.00 for each designation of best performing school and $5,000.00 for each designation of better performing school, provided that the total lump sum noncertificated personnel award for an individual school shall not exceed $20,000.00; provided, further, that funds for this purpose are appropriated by the General Assembly or as otherwise may be provided. The school receiving this noncertificated personnel award shall determine the distribution of the award among such personnel of its school.

(b) Financial awards may be provided to each school that is identified by the director for performance in student achievement or student progress. The certificated personnel in a school that is identified by the director as either a best performing school or better performing school in either or both categories may be provided a bonus for the year the school was identified of $1,000.00 for each best performing school designation and $500.00 for each better performing school designation. The maximum individual annual bonus for certificated personnel shall not exceed $2,000.00 and shall be provided subject to appropriation by the General Assembly or as otherwise may be provided. An additional financial award may be provided to each school for noncertificated personnel in the amount of $10,000.00 for each designation of best performing school and $5,000.00 for each designation of better performing school, provided that the total lump sum noncertificated personnel award for an individual school shall not exceed $20,000.00; provided, further, that funds for this purpose are appropriated by the General Assembly or as otherwise may be provided. The school receiving this noncertificated personnel award shall determine the distribution of the award among such personnel of its school.

(c) The Governor may present proclamations or certificates to schools and school systems determined to have met or exceeded the state's education goals under Code Section 20-14-30 .

(c) The Governor may present proclamations or certificates to schools and school systems determined to have met or exceeded the state's education goals under Code Section 20-14-30 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-400 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-400
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-400
Status: in_force

This subpart shall be known and may be cited as the “Graduate On Time Student Loan Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-44 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-44
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-44
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Turnaround Officer with the recommendation of the State School Superintendent, shall propose individuals experienced in turning around schools that have similar needs and characteristics as those schools identified pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 , to serve as turnaround coaches, subject to approval by the state board.

(a) The Chief Turnaround Officer with the recommendation of the State School Superintendent, shall propose individuals experienced in turning around schools that have similar needs and characteristics as those schools identified pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 , to serve as turnaround coaches, subject to approval by the state board.

(b) Turnaround coaches shall assist schools that are identified as having the greatest need for assistance pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 with ongoing assistance and input and shall serve as contract managers to ensure conformance to contract terms. Turnaround coaches shall be assigned to one or more schools which are under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 .

(b) Turnaround coaches shall assist schools that are identified as having the greatest need for assistance pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 with ongoing assistance and input and shall serve as contract managers to ensure conformance to contract terms. Turnaround coaches shall be assigned to one or more schools which are under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 .

(c) Turnaround coaches may provide such other services and supports as determined by the Chief Turnaround Officer.

(c) Turnaround coaches may provide such other services and supports as determined by the Chief Turnaround Officer.
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-5
Status: in_force

All funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the establishment and operation of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, together with any funds which may be appropriated by the United States Congress or apportioned to this state from the United States Department of the Treasury for purposes substantially the same as specified in this chapter, shall be paid to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and then forwarded to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation for its work, provided that the board of regents formally presents to the Governor its acceptance of the conditions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-35 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-35
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-35
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall submit to the Governor annual reports of its transactions, together with such information as is necessary to show the condition of the university system and with such suggestions as it may deem conducive to the good of the system and the cause of education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-454 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-454
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-454
Status: in_force

None but the qualified voters of the district concerned shall be permitted to vote in the election. The election shall be held and the result declared as provided in Title 21.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-6
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized to appoint committees composed of members of the state board as a majority vote of the state board may determine to travel within this state and inspect the institutions and facilities under its jurisdiction and control.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-158 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-158
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-158
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. Whenever the authority shall determine to issue its bonds, it shall call upon the Georgia Building Authority to render advice and to perform, as its agent, ministerial services for the authority in connection with the marketing of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-52 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-52
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-52
Status: in_force

All Acts of the General Assembly relative to the University of Georgia and to each of its branches in force on January 1, 1932, if not embraced in this article and not inconsistent with what is so embraced, are still of force and effect.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1182 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1182
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1182
Status: in_force

Any parent, guardian, or person other than a student at the public school in question who has been advised that minor children are present and who continues to upbraid, insult, or abuse any public school teacher, public school administrator, or public school bus driver in the presence and hearing of a pupil while on the premises of any public school or public school bus may be ordered by any of the above-designated school personnel to leave the school premises or school bus, and upon failure to do so such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-427 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-427
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-427
Status: in_force

The authority shall, consistent with this subpart, promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer the scholarship program provided for in this subpart. The funds necessary to carry out this subpart shall be paid from funds appropriated to the authority for the purposes of this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2088 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2088
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2088
Status: in_force

If a charter for a state charter school is not renewed or is terminated, the state charter school shall be responsible for all debts of such school. Neither the state, the State Board of Education, or the commission shall be liable for any debts of the school in the event the charter is not renewed or is terminated. The local school system may not assume the debt from any contract for services made between the governing body of the state charter school and a third party, except for a debt for which the local school system has agreed upon in writing to assume responsibility.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-692-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-692-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-692.3
Status: in_force

(a) A student who participates in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H shall be credited as present by the school in which enrolled in the same manner as an educational field trip, and such participation in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H shall not be counted as an absence, either excused or unexcused, for any day, portion of a day, or days missed from school.

(a) A student who participates in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H shall be credited as present by the school in which enrolled in the same manner as an educational field trip, and such participation in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H shall not be counted as an absence, either excused or unexcused, for any day, portion of a day, or days missed from school.

(b) Upon request from a school principal or the principal's designee, a 4-H representative shall provide documentation as proof of a student's participation in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H. As used in this subsection, the term “ 4-H representative ” means an individual officially recognized or designated by the University of Georgia Extension 4-H Program as a 4-H professional or a 4-H adult volunteer.

(b) Upon request from a school principal or the principal's designee, a 4-H representative shall provide documentation as proof of a student's participation in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H. As used in this subsection, the term “ 4-H representative ” means an individual officially recognized or designated by the University of Georgia Extension 4-H Program as a 4-H professional or a 4-H adult volunteer.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-20 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-20
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-20
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall abridge the authority of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to establish or operate colleges or of local boards of education to operate schools.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-95 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-95
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-95
Status: in_force

A student organization may appeal any adverse institutional level action by the president or his delegate to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in accordance with applicable portions of the bylaws of the board of regents, or, pursuant to such other discretionary or mandatory review procedures as the board may in the future make available. An appeal by a student organization to the board of regents shall not defer the effective date of the adverse action against it pending the board's review unless the board so directs. Any such stay of suspension or expulsion by direction of the board of regents shall expire as of the date of the board's final decision on the matter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-217 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-217
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-217
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to devise a program to provide professional and staff development stipends sufficient to allow eligible licensed personnel, paraprofessionals, and aides to participate in development programs which will enable such employees to increase their education pertaining to their job classification or to obtain appropriate degrees to become certified teachers. Such stipends shall be provided to individuals on a reimbursable basis on a state approved schedule. The State Board of Education shall be authorized to require the local professional and staff development plan to include professional and staff development for licensed personnel, paraprofessionals, aides, and education secretaries before state funding for the purposes of this Code section will be made available to a local system. As used in this Code section, the term “paraprofessional” shall be defined as provided in Code Section 20-2-204 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-72 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-72
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-72
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a model code of ethics for members of local boards of education by October 1, 2010. Such model code of ethics shall also include appropriate consequences for violation of a provision or provisions of such code. The State Board of Education may periodically adopt revisions to such model code as it deems necessary.

(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a model code of ethics for members of local boards of education by October 1, 2010. Such model code of ethics shall also include appropriate consequences for violation of a provision or provisions of such code. The State Board of Education may periodically adopt revisions to such model code as it deems necessary.

(b) Within three months of adoption by the State Board of Education of a model code of ethics pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, each local board of education shall adopt a code of ethics that includes, at a minimum, such model code of ethics. Each local board of education shall incorporate into its code of ethics any revisions adopted by the State Board of Education to the model code of ethics pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section within three months of adoption of such revisions.

(b) Within three months of adoption by the State Board of Education of a model code of ethics pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, each local board of education shall adopt a code of ethics that includes, at a minimum, such model code of ethics. Each local board of education shall incorporate into its code of ethics any revisions adopted by the State Board of Education to the model code of ethics pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section within three months of adoption of such revisions.
O.C.G.A. § 20-8-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-8-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-8-5
Status: in_force

(a) In each public school system in this state, school security personnel employed by the board of education of a county or an independent board of education of a municipality for the various public schools thereof who are certified pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and who are authorized by the board of education of that county or the independent board of education of that municipality shall have the same law enforcement powers on school property, including the power of arrest, as law enforcement officers of that respective county or municipality.

(a) In each public school system in this state, school security personnel employed by the board of education of a county or an independent board of education of a municipality for the various public schools thereof who are certified pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and who are authorized by the board of education of that county or the independent board of education of that municipality shall have the same law enforcement powers on school property, including the power of arrest, as law enforcement officers of that respective county or municipality.

(b) As a condition precedent to the exercise of law enforcement powers pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, school security personnel must be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as having met the qualifications and having completed the basic training requirements for a peace officer under Chapter 8 of Title 35. The certification of school security personnel by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council does not require that such security personnel exercise the powers provided in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) As a condition precedent to the exercise of law enforcement powers pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, school security personnel must be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as having met the qualifications and having completed the basic training requirements for a peace officer under Chapter 8 of Title 35. The certification of school security personnel by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council does not require that such security personnel exercise the powers provided in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not prohibit a board of education of a county or an independent board of education of a municipality from employing school security personnel without law enforcement powers.

(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not prohibit a board of education of a county or an independent board of education of a municipality from employing school security personnel without law enforcement powers.

(d) School security personnel who are certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council may be authorized by a local board of education to carry a standard issue firearm or weapon generally used for law enforcement purposes for the purpose of carrying out law enforcement duties.

(d) School security personnel who are certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council may be authorized by a local board of education to carry a standard issue firearm or weapon generally used for law enforcement purposes for the purpose of carrying out law enforcement duties.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-27 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-27
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-27
Status: in_force

Employees of postsecondary technical schools governed by the Technical College System of Georgia shall serve in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 , provided that employees who serve in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 may elect to remain in the classified service, and be governed by the provisions thereof; provided, further, that such employees who choose to be promoted to unclassified positions or who request to transfer to different positions or locations shall become members of the unclassified service.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-469 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-469
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-469
Status: in_force

The manner of paying off the outstanding schoolhouse bonds with the proceeds of the sale of the refunding schoolhouse bonds, or exchange of bonds, and the sinking fund provided, in cases where holders of outstanding bonds fail or refuse to sell, exchange, or surrender them for cancellation, shall be the same as provided in this subpart for other school districts.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-281 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-281
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-281
Status: in_force

A lender may sell loans guaranteed by the corporation, or an interest in such loans, to another lender only in accordance with regulations of the corporation; and in such event the guaranty liability of the corporation on such loans or interests therein shall not be affected. A lender may pledge or assign loans guaranteed by the corporation, or an interest in such loans, as security to pledgees or assignees only in accordance with regulations of the corporation; and in such event the guaranty liability of the corporation on such loans or interests therein shall not be affected.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-70 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-70
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-70
Status: in_force

(a) The office, with the approval of the council, shall create and the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt the rules and policies that support an education work force accountability assessment program that is primarily performance based.

(a) The office, with the approval of the council, shall create and the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt the rules and policies that support an education work force accountability assessment program that is primarily performance based.

(b) The office shall develop and recommend and the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt performance measures and indicators that provide the basis for an accountability report card annually on the Professional Standards Commission and the Georgia education work force.

(b) The office shall develop and recommend and the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt performance measures and indicators that provide the basis for an accountability report card annually on the Professional Standards Commission and the Georgia education work force.

(c) The office and the Professional Standards Commission shall identify, define, and develop such performance indicators and measures by December 1, 2001. The office shall implement and produce the first report card on the Professional Standards Commission and the Georgia education work force by December 1, 2002.

(c) The office and the Professional Standards Commission shall identify, define, and develop such performance indicators and measures by December 1, 2001. The office shall implement and produce the first report card on the Professional Standards Commission and the Georgia education work force by December 1, 2002.

(d) After December 1, 2002, the office shall audit the education work force practicing in this state and all teacher preparation and professional development programs as necessary in implementing the education accountability system described in this part.

(d) After December 1, 2002, the office shall audit the education work force practicing in this state and all teacher preparation and professional development programs as necessary in implementing the education accountability system described in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-912 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-912
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-912
Status: in_force

Such health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by, or on account of, an individual prior to the effective date of the plan as to him; services received for injury or sickness due to war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared, which war or act of war shall have occurred after the effective date of this plan; expenses for which the individual is not required to make payment; expenses to the extent of benefits provided under any employer group plan other than this plan in the cost of which the state participates; and such other expenses as may be excluded by the regulations of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1015 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1015
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1015
Status: in_force

(a) Local boards of education are strongly encouraged on and after July 1, 2020, to: (1) Purchase all instructional materials and content in digital or electronic format; and (2) Provide a laptop, tablet, or other wireless electronic device to each of its students in grades three and higher or allow students to provide their own for use as the principal source of reading or accessing instructional materials and content.

(a) Local boards of education are strongly encouraged on and after July 1, 2020, to:

(1) Purchase all instructional materials and content in digital or electronic format; and

(1) Purchase all instructional materials and content in digital or electronic format; and

(2) Provide a laptop, tablet, or other wireless electronic device to each of its students in grades three and higher or allow students to provide their own for use as the principal source of reading or accessing instructional materials and content.

(2) Provide a laptop, tablet, or other wireless electronic device to each of its students in grades three and higher or allow students to provide their own for use as the principal source of reading or accessing instructional materials and content.

(b) The State Board of Education shall annually determine a reasonable level of funding to assist local boards of education in attaining complete digital access pursuant to this Code section. Such level of funding shall annually be presented to the General Assembly for its consideration in including appropriations for such purposes.

(b) The State Board of Education shall annually determine a reasonable level of funding to assist local boards of education in attaining complete digital access pursuant to this Code section. Such level of funding shall annually be presented to the General Assembly for its consideration in including appropriations for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-40 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-40
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-40
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Council ” means the Georgia Council on Literacy established under this article.

(1) “ Council ” means the Georgia Council on Literacy established under this article.

(2) “ Evidence based literacy instruction methods and curricula ” means instructional materials, instructional practices, and curricula that are scientifically based reading instruction, or multisensory language instruction, including oral language development, phonological awareness, and phonics instruction that includes decoding and encoding, fluency, writing, vocabulary, reading, and comprehension.

(2) “ Evidence based literacy instruction methods and curricula ” means instructional materials, instructional practices, and curricula that are scientifically based reading instruction, or multisensory language instruction, including oral language development, phonological awareness, and phonics instruction that includes decoding and encoding, fluency, writing, vocabulary, reading, and comprehension.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-37 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-37
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-37
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a director or employee who resides in a family child care learning home, as defined by Code Section 20-1A-2 , or at any program as determined by the department and allowed under federal law to receive, either directly or indirectly, federal funds through the department for the care of children shall be required to provide a records check application to the department. Upon receipt of such records check application, the department shall comply with all the rules and regulations promulgated by GCIC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the request and receipt of national fingerprint based criminal history reports. Such individuals shall also submit all necessary applications, fees, and acceptable fingerprints to GCIC and appropriate agencies. If the comprehensive records check determination is unsatisfactory, the department shall notify the provider and the employee of such determination in writing, and no such individual shall be allowed to be present at the facility when any child is present for care or to reside in the facility until he or she either has obtained a satisfactory comprehensive records check determination or has had the unsatisfactory determination reversed in accordance with Code Section 20-1A-43 , notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 . The department shall revoke the license, commission, or permit of a family child care learning home if the family child care learning home fails to comply with the requirements of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-557 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-557
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-557
Status: in_force

In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the authority, and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and attested by the secretary of the authority, and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the chairman of the authority. Any coupon may bear the facsimile signature of such person, and any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2006 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2006
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2006
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall examine the application made under Code Section 20-2-2005 to determine whether the agency and any established fund will be able to comply with this article and applicable rules and regulations. If the Commissioner finds that the agency and any established fund are capable of complying with such requirements, he shall issue a certificate of authority to the agency.

(a) The Commissioner shall examine the application made under Code Section 20-2-2005 to determine whether the agency and any established fund will be able to comply with this article and applicable rules and regulations. If the Commissioner finds that the agency and any established fund are capable of complying with such requirements, he shall issue a certificate of authority to the agency.

(b) If the Commissioner refuses to issue a certificate of authority, he shall issue an order setting forth the reasons for refusal and forward it to the agency. A copy of the order shall be sent to each member of the fund.

(b) If the Commissioner refuses to issue a certificate of authority, he shall issue an order setting forth the reasons for refusal and forward it to the agency. A copy of the order shall be sent to each member of the fund.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2005 , the Commissioner shall approve or disapprove the application for a certificate of authority within 60 days of receipt by him of the application and all of the supporting information requested.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2005 , the Commissioner shall approve or disapprove the application for a certificate of authority within 60 days of receipt by him of the application and all of the supporting information requested.

(d) The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any agency, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2012 , for failure of the agency to comply with any provision of this article or with any of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Commissioner issued pursuant to this article.

(d) The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any agency, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2012 , for failure of the agency to comply with any provision of this article or with any of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Commissioner issued pursuant to this article.

(e) The certificate shall be renewed annually in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.

(e) The certificate shall be renewed annually in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-242 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-242
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-242
Status: in_force

The political subdivisions governed by county, independent, and area boards of education in this state established pursuant to law shall be known as “local school systems” for the purposes of this article, except where other specific provisions are made. All local school systems, boards of control of regional educational service agencies established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-272 , and any other local or regional public education agencies established pursuant to law shall be known as “local units of administration” for purposes of this article, except education agencies governed or regulated by boards of other state agencies or except where other specific provisions are made. The members and executive officers of local governing boards shall comply with, execute, and enforce all laws and all policies, rules, standards, and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to this article in order to be eligible to receive state funds under this article. If a local board of education fails to comply with any provision of this article, compliance shall be enforced pursuant to Code Section 20-2-243 . The qualifications, manner and time of selection, tenure, powers and duties, and state compensation, if provided for, shall be prescribed by law for all members and executive officers of local governing boards. Specifically, however, each local board of education shall be responsible for ensuring that:

(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;

(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;

(2) Locally adopted and offered enrichment programs, courses, and activities are properly planned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated to ensure the highest quality possible; and

(2) Locally adopted and offered enrichment programs, courses, and activities are properly planned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated to ensure the highest quality possible; and

(3) Information is distributed to the public on a continuing basis relative to the costs, quality, and performance of the system's elementary and secondary schools.

(3) Information is distributed to the public on a continuing basis relative to the costs, quality, and performance of the system's elementary and secondary schools.
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-11 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-11
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-11
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in this chapter are made securities in which all public officers and public bodies of this state and all municipalities and all political subdivisions; all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business; all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also made securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and public bodies of this state and all municipalities and political subdivisions for any purpose for which the deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this state is authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-10 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-10
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-10
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ educational institution ” means any elementary or secondary school, any child care learning center, and any college, university, technical school, or other institution of higher learning.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ educational institution ” means any elementary or secondary school, any child care learning center, and any college, university, technical school, or other institution of higher learning.

(b) No educational institution receiving state funds shall enter into an agreement with a motor carrier or contract carrier for the purpose of transporting students without first verifying that such carrier is certified by the Department of Public Safety as required by Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or any other similarly required certifying agency.

(b) No educational institution receiving state funds shall enter into an agreement with a motor carrier or contract carrier for the purpose of transporting students without first verifying that such carrier is certified by the Department of Public Safety as required by Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or any other similarly required certifying agency.
O.C.G.A. § 20-11-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-11-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-11-6
Status: in_force

In the event of Congress making appropriations for the conduct of work similar to that specified in this chapter, the work of the Georgia Tech Research Institute shall conform to the requirements imposed as the conditions for such federal appropriations as may be accepted by the General Assembly in order that the work of the research institute may be aided and extended by means of such federal appropriations for scientific, engineering, and industrial research.