O.C.G.A. § 20-2-736 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-736
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-736
Status: in_force

(a) At the beginning of each school year, local boards of education shall provide for the distribution of student codes of conduct developed pursuant to Code Section 20-2-735 to each student upon enrollment. Local boards of education shall provide for the distribution of such student codes of conduct to the parents or guardians of each student through such means as may best accomplish such distribution at the local level and are appropriate in light of the grade level of the student, including distribution of student codes of conduct to students and parents or guardians jointly. Local boards of education shall solicit or require the signatures or confirmation of receipt of students and parents or guardians in acknowledgment of the receipt of such student codes of conduct. A signature or confirmation of receipt may be obtained in writing, via electronic mail or facsimile, or by any other electronic or other means as designated by the local board. A parent or legal guardian that does not acknowledge receipt of the student code of conduct shall not be absolved of any responsibility with respect to the information contained in the student code of conduct. In addition, student codes of conduct shall be available in each school and classroom.

(a) At the beginning of each school year, local boards of education shall provide for the distribution of student codes of conduct developed pursuant to Code Section 20-2-735 to each student upon enrollment. Local boards of education shall provide for the distribution of such student codes of conduct to the parents or guardians of each student through such means as may best accomplish such distribution at the local level and are appropriate in light of the grade level of the student, including distribution of student codes of conduct to students and parents or guardians jointly. Local boards of education shall solicit or require the signatures or confirmation of receipt of students and parents or guardians in acknowledgment of the receipt of such student codes of conduct. A signature or confirmation of receipt may be obtained in writing, via electronic mail or facsimile, or by any other electronic or other means as designated by the local board. A parent or legal guardian that does not acknowledge receipt of the student code of conduct shall not be absolved of any responsibility with respect to the information contained in the student code of conduct. In addition, student codes of conduct shall be available in each school and classroom.

(b) Local boards of education shall provide for disciplinary action against students who violate student codes of conduct.

(b) Local boards of education shall provide for disciplinary action against students who violate student codes of conduct.

(c) Local boards of education shall provide opportunities for parental involvement in developing and updating student codes of conduct.

(c) Local boards of education shall provide opportunities for parental involvement in developing and updating student codes of conduct.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-603 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-603
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-603
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Advance tuition payment contract” means a contract entered into by the trust and a purchaser pursuant to this article to provide for the higher education of a qualified beneficiary.

(1) “Advance tuition payment contract” means a contract entered into by the trust and a purchaser pursuant to this article to provide for the higher education of a qualified beneficiary.

(2) “Board” means the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission described in Code Section 20-3-234 .

(2) “Board” means the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission described in Code Section 20-3-234 .

(3) “Fund” means the advance tuition payment fund created within the Georgia Education Trust as provided in Code Section 20-3-608 .

(3) “Fund” means the advance tuition payment fund created within the Georgia Education Trust as provided in Code Section 20-3-608 .

(4) “Purchaser” means a person who makes or is obligated to make advance tuition payments pursuant to an advance tuition payment contract.

(4) “Purchaser” means a person who makes or is obligated to make advance tuition payments pursuant to an advance tuition payment contract.

(5) “Qualified beneficiary” means any resident of this state.

(5) “Qualified beneficiary” means any resident of this state.

(6) “State institution of higher education” means any four-year college or university within the University System of Georgia.

(6) “State institution of higher education” means any four-year college or university within the University System of Georgia.

(7) “Trust” or “trust fund” means the Georgia Education Trust created in Code Section 20-3-604 .

(7) “Trust” or “trust fund” means the Georgia Education Trust created in Code Section 20-3-604 .

(8) “Weighted average tuition cost of state institutions of higher education” means the tuition cost arrived at by adding the products of the annual undergraduate in-state tuition cost at each state institution of higher education and its total number of undergraduate fiscal year equated students and then dividing the gross total of this cumulation by the total number of undergraduate fiscal year equated students attending state institutions of higher education.

(8) “Weighted average tuition cost of state institutions of higher education” means the tuition cost arrived at by adding the products of the annual undergraduate in-state tuition cost at each state institution of higher education and its total number of undergraduate fiscal year equated students and then dividing the gross total of this cumulation by the total number of undergraduate fiscal year equated students attending state institutions of higher education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-18-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-18-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-3
Status: in_force

(a) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall include a council, to be known and designated as the Georgia Rural Development Council, that shall offer guidance to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.

(a) The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation shall include a council, to be known and designated as the Georgia Rural Development Council, that shall offer guidance to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.

(b) The Georgia Rural Development Council shall be composed of 12 members who shall be appointed as follows: (1) Six members shall be appointed by the Governor who, by majority vote, shall appoint one of such members to serve as the chairperson of the council. Each of the six shall be selected to represent one of the following areas: (A) Leadership management; (B) Business development and entrepreneurship; (C) Finance and taxes; (D) Logistics of rural industries; (E) Health care; and (F) Education; (2) Three members who live in different geographic areas of the state from each other shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (3) Three members who live in different geographic areas of the state from each other shall be appointed by the President of the Senate.

(b) The Georgia Rural Development Council shall be composed of 12 members who shall be appointed as follows:

(1) Six members shall be appointed by the Governor who, by majority vote, shall appoint one of such members to serve as the chairperson of the council. Each of the six shall be selected to represent one of the following areas: (A) Leadership management; (B) Business development and entrepreneurship; (C) Finance and taxes; (D) Logistics of rural industries; (E) Health care; and (F) Education;

(1) Six members shall be appointed by the Governor who, by majority vote, shall appoint one of such members to serve as the chairperson of the council. Each of the six shall be selected to represent one of the following areas:

(A) Leadership management;

(A) Leadership management;

(B) Business development and entrepreneurship;

(B) Business development and entrepreneurship;

(C) Finance and taxes;

(C) Finance and taxes;

(D) Logistics of rural industries;

(D) Logistics of rural industries;

(E) Health care; and

(E) Health care; and

(F) Education;

(F) Education;

(2) Three members who live in different geographic areas of the state from each other shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(2) Three members who live in different geographic areas of the state from each other shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(3) Three members who live in different geographic areas of the state from each other shall be appointed by the President of the Senate.

(3) Three members who live in different geographic areas of the state from each other shall be appointed by the President of the Senate.

(c)(1) Legislative members who are appointed to the council shall serve for two-year terms. Nonlegislative members shall serve four-year terms, provided that three of the initial six members to be appointed by the Governor shall serve initial terms of two years and thereafter such appointments shall be for four-year terms. (2) Members may serve consecutive terms without limit.

(c)(1) Legislative members who are appointed to the council shall serve for two-year terms. Nonlegislative members shall serve four-year terms, provided that three of the initial six members to be appointed by the Governor shall serve initial terms of two years and thereafter such appointments shall be for four-year terms.

(c)(1) Legislative members who are appointed to the council shall serve for two-year terms. Nonlegislative members shall serve four-year terms, provided that three of the initial six members to be appointed by the Governor shall serve initial terms of two years and thereafter such appointments shall be for four-year terms.

(2) Members may serve consecutive terms without limit.

(2) Members may serve consecutive terms without limit.

(d)(1) The council shall study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems affecting rural economic development and shall examine related policy areas as it may deem necessary and appropriate, including, but not limited to, population studies, access to health care, infrastructure, education, unemployment, and economic growth incentives. (2) All departments and agencies of the state, except the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, shall provide upon request of the council services, information, and other support for the council and its work.

(d)(1) The council shall study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems affecting rural economic development and shall examine related policy areas as it may deem necessary and appropriate, including, but not limited to, population studies, access to health care, infrastructure, education, unemployment, and economic growth incentives.

(d)(1) The council shall study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems affecting rural economic development and shall examine related policy areas as it may deem necessary and appropriate, including, but not limited to, population studies, access to health care, infrastructure, education, unemployment, and economic growth incentives.

(2) All departments and agencies of the state, except the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, shall provide upon request of the council services, information, and other support for the council and its work.

(2) All departments and agencies of the state, except the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, shall provide upon request of the council services, information, and other support for the council and its work.

(e) The chairperson shall call all meetings of the council. The council shall meet at least once per quarter and each such meeting shall be at a different location within the state, particularly in rural areas of this state, for the purpose of interacting with local government officials, educational leaders, health care providers, business leaders, civic groups, and all other citizens who desire to offer input, so as to enable the council to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this chapter.

(e) The chairperson shall call all meetings of the council. The council shall meet at least once per quarter and each such meeting shall be at a different location within the state, particularly in rural areas of this state, for the purpose of interacting with local government officials, educational leaders, health care providers, business leaders, civic groups, and all other citizens who desire to offer input, so as to enable the council to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this chapter.

(f)(1) Legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 . (2) Members of the council who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the council, but they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the council in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees. (3) Citizen members of the council shall receive a daily expense allowance in an amount the same as that specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 , as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. (4) The allowances and expenses authorized by this subsection shall not be received by the chairperson for more than 15 days and any other member of the council for more than ten days per year. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from appropriated funds; provided, however, that funds for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective agencies.

(f)(1) Legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 .

(f)(1) Legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 .

(2) Members of the council who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the council, but they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the council in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees.

(2) Members of the council who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the council, but they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the council in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees.

(3) Citizen members of the council shall receive a daily expense allowance in an amount the same as that specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 , as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees.

(3) Citizen members of the council shall receive a daily expense allowance in an amount the same as that specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 , as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees.

(4) The allowances and expenses authorized by this subsection shall not be received by the chairperson for more than 15 days and any other member of the council for more than ten days per year. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from appropriated funds; provided, however, that funds for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective agencies.

(4) The allowances and expenses authorized by this subsection shall not be received by the chairperson for more than 15 days and any other member of the council for more than ten days per year. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from appropriated funds; provided, however, that funds for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective agencies.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-68 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-68
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-68
Status: in_force

All colleges and universities sustained or in any manner supported by public funds shall give instruction in the history of the United States and the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia; and no undergraduate student in any college or university shall receive a certificate of graduation or a degree without successfully completing course work or previously passing a satisfactory examination on the same.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2040 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2040
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2040
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “multiracial” means having parents of different races.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-46 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-46
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-46
Status: in_force

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall have the authority to promulgate any and all standards, rules, and regulations necessary to carry out the objectives and purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-430 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-430
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-430
Status: in_force

When any county board of education shall deem it to the best interests of education in the county to incur any bonded debt for building, equipping, or purchasing sites for the building and equipping of schoolhouses pursuant to Article IX, Section V, Paragraphs I and IV of the Constitution of Georgia , the election required shall be called and held in the manner prescribed by Article 1 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, and the bonds shall be validated in the manner provided by Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 82 of Title 36. The purpose of this Code section is to permit and require the same procedure to be followed in the voting, issuance, levying of taxes for, and the retirement of bonds issued by county boards for building and equipping schoolhouses or purchasing sites therefor as is required in the case of municipalities and other county bonds; provided, however, that in any such election persons residing within territorial limits of independent school districts may not participate as qualified voters in the election, and should the election result favorably to the issuance of the bonds, the property located within the limits of an independent school district shall not be subject to taxation for the retirement of any bonds so issued.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-28 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-28
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-28
Status: in_force

Members of the board of regents shall receive the sum provided by Code Section 45-7-21 for each day of actual attendance at meetings of the board or for each day of travel, within or outside the state, as a member of a committee of the board, which travel has been authorized by the chairman or by action of the board, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile to and from the place of meeting or places of visits or inspections. No member shall be authorized to receive the sums, expenses, and costs provided by this Code section for more than 60 days per year. Such sums, expenses, and costs shall be paid from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-519-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-519-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-519.6
Status: in_force

Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the shortfall reserve in Code Section 50-27-13 , a HOPE HSE voucher shall be available to each eligible student who receives pre-certification from the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), to take an approved examination seeking a diploma through the high school equivalency (HSE) program. TCSG, upon issuance of a voucher in accordance with this paragraph, shall invoice the Georgia Student Finance Commission in accordance with rules, regulations, and instructions of the commission providing for identification of each student and compliance with this program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2002 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2002
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2002
Status: in_force

(a) A group of boards of education may execute an intergovernmental contract among themselves to form and become members of an interlocal risk management agency. After an interlocal risk management agency has been formed, any board of education may, subject to the bylaws and requirements of such agency, become a member and, through participation in the agency, may: (1) Pool its general liability risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education; (2) Pool its motor vehicle liability risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education; (3) Pool its property damage risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education; or (4) Jointly purchase general liability, motor vehicle liability, or property damage insurance with other boards of education participating in and belonging to the interlocal risk management agency, the participating boards of education to be coinsured under a master policy or policies with the total premium apportioned among such participants.

(a) A group of boards of education may execute an intergovernmental contract among themselves to form and become members of an interlocal risk management agency. After an interlocal risk management agency has been formed, any board of education may, subject to the bylaws and requirements of such agency, become a member and, through participation in the agency, may:

(1) Pool its general liability risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education;

(1) Pool its general liability risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education;

(2) Pool its motor vehicle liability risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education;

(2) Pool its motor vehicle liability risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education;

(3) Pool its property damage risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education; or

(3) Pool its property damage risks in whole or in part with those of other boards of education; or

(4) Jointly purchase general liability, motor vehicle liability, or property damage insurance with other boards of education participating in and belonging to the interlocal risk management agency, the participating boards of education to be coinsured under a master policy or policies with the total premium apportioned among such participants.

(4) Jointly purchase general liability, motor vehicle liability, or property damage insurance with other boards of education participating in and belonging to the interlocal risk management agency, the participating boards of education to be coinsured under a master policy or policies with the total premium apportioned among such participants.

(b) Except for the boards of education of independent school systems which elect to participate in an interlocal risk management agency for municipalities established pursuant to Chapter 85 of Title 36, there shall be only one interlocal risk management agency established for boards of education; provided, however, if the Commissioner determines that there are special or unique circumstances or special needs of groups of boards of education which justify the establishment of an additional interlocal risk management agency or agencies, he may authorize the establishment of such additional agency or agencies. Each agency may establish such group self-insurance funds as may be authorized by the Commissioner.

(b) Except for the boards of education of independent school systems which elect to participate in an interlocal risk management agency for municipalities established pursuant to Chapter 85 of Title 36, there shall be only one interlocal risk management agency established for boards of education; provided, however, if the Commissioner determines that there are special or unique circumstances or special needs of groups of boards of education which justify the establishment of an additional interlocal risk management agency or agencies, he may authorize the establishment of such additional agency or agencies. Each agency may establish such group self-insurance funds as may be authorized by the Commissioner.

(c) All arrangements and agreements made under the authority of this article shall be in writing. A board of education may become a member of an interlocal risk management agency by the adoption of a resolution by the board of education. The interlocal risk management agency shall operate under such name and style as shall be provided in the intergovernmental contract creating such agency and shall have the power to bring and defend actions in all courts.

(c) All arrangements and agreements made under the authority of this article shall be in writing. A board of education may become a member of an interlocal risk management agency by the adoption of a resolution by the board of education. The interlocal risk management agency shall operate under such name and style as shall be provided in the intergovernmental contract creating such agency and shall have the power to bring and defend actions in all courts.

(d) All books, records, and files maintained by any administrator of any fund established by the agency, including but not limited to audit data and all active and inactive claim files, shall at all times be the sole property of the agency and shall be surrendered immediately to the agency upon demand.

(d) All books, records, and files maintained by any administrator of any fund established by the agency, including but not limited to audit data and all active and inactive claim files, shall at all times be the sole property of the agency and shall be surrendered immediately to the agency upon demand.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-753 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-753
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-753
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any proceedings which are authorized in Code Section 20-2-752 , local boards of education shall appoint a disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials to hold a disciplinary hearing following any instance of an alleged violation of the student code of conduct where the principal recommends a suspension or expulsion of longer than ten school days or an alleged assault or battery by a student upon any teacher or other school official or employee, if such teacher or other school official or employee so requests.

(a) In addition to any proceedings which are authorized in Code Section 20-2-752 , local boards of education shall appoint a disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials to hold a disciplinary hearing following any instance of an alleged violation of the student code of conduct where the principal recommends a suspension or expulsion of longer than ten school days or an alleged assault or battery by a student upon any teacher or other school official or employee, if such teacher or other school official or employee so requests.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1 Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 2 or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 3

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1 Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 2 or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 3

1 . 20 U.S.C.A. § 1400 et seq.

2 . 29 U.S.C.A. § 701 et seq.

3 . 42 U.S.C.A. § 12101 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2072 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2072
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2072
Status: in_force

The members of the governing board of the nonprofit organization of each charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved charter schools and annual training thereafter, conducted or approved by the state board. The state board shall provide for or approve such initial and annual training. For charter schools that are college and career academies, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-37 , the state board shall provide or approve such training in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations. The training shall also include two to three hours annually regarding sound fiscal management and monitoring the implementation of the budget in accordance with state laws and regulations which includes the following elements:

(1) Board developed policies to ensure sound fiscal management, including but not limited to: balanced budget requirements, spending level authorizations and permissions, deficit spending restrictions, establishment of special funds, and reserve maintenance requirements;

(1) Board developed policies to ensure sound fiscal management, including but not limited to: balanced budget requirements, spending level authorizations and permissions, deficit spending restrictions, establishment of special funds, and reserve maintenance requirements;

(2) Holding the principal, or its equivalent, accountable for the implementation of the budget in a manner consistent with the school's strategic plan;

(2) Holding the principal, or its equivalent, accountable for the implementation of the budget in a manner consistent with the school's strategic plan;

(3) Establishing through policy, the level of spending beyond the budget for which the school leader must seek board approval;

(3) Establishing through policy, the level of spending beyond the budget for which the school leader must seek board approval;

(4) Monitoring the school's audits, monthly financial reports, and additional financial reports needed to make informed decisions and to ensure execution of the budget in a manner consistent with the strategic plan and strategic goals of the school;

(4) Monitoring the school's audits, monthly financial reports, and additional financial reports needed to make informed decisions and to ensure execution of the budget in a manner consistent with the strategic plan and strategic goals of the school;

(5) Reviewing and addressing annually audited financial records and audit findings, with a goal of proactively preventing audit exceptions;

(5) Reviewing and addressing annually audited financial records and audit findings, with a goal of proactively preventing audit exceptions;

(6) Addressing fiscal matters in a manner consistent with state law, sound business practice, and ethical principles regarding conflicts of interest; and

(6) Addressing fiscal matters in a manner consistent with state law, sound business practice, and ethical principles regarding conflicts of interest; and

(7) Operating in a manner such that the board's financial decisions and actions do not provide unfair financial or other opportunistic advantages to any member of the governance board, their family members, associates, or individual constituents.

(7) Operating in a manner such that the board's financial decisions and actions do not provide unfair financial or other opportunistic advantages to any member of the governance board, their family members, associates, or individual constituents.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-520 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-520
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-520
Status: in_force

The board of regents in the exercise of its public and governmental functions shall have power and is authorized to lease, buy, build, construct, establish, contract for the use of, maintain, and operate a general nonprofit teaching hospital at Augusta, Georgia, known as the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital, to be operated in conjunction with the Georgia Health Sciences University for the benefit of indigent, near indigent, and paying patients, under such rules and regulations as to administration, maintenance, charges for services, and general operations as may be prescribed by the board not in conflict with general laws of this state pertaining to fiscal operations of departments and agencies of the state. The General Assembly may, as a part of the general appropriations Act, make specific appropriations for the operation and maintenance of the hospital and any annex or addition thereto independent of and in addition to any appropriation made for the university system or any of its divisions.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-261 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-261
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-261
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish common minimum facility requirements which each public school facility must meet in order to be certified for use in any component of the educational or recreational program of that school. Such minimum requirements shall include those provisions of law or state board policy on matters that relate to fire and physical safety; sanitation and health, including temperature and ventilation; minimum space, size, and configuration for the various components of the instructional program; and construction stability, quality, and suitability for intended uses. Such minimum requirements shall not prohibit wood construction that is otherwise in compliance with state minimum standard codes as they existed on January 1, 2014. As used in this subsection, the term “state minimum standard codes” shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (9) of Code Section 8-2-20 .

(a) The State Board of Education shall establish common minimum facility requirements which each public school facility must meet in order to be certified for use in any component of the educational or recreational program of that school. Such minimum requirements shall include those provisions of law or state board policy on matters that relate to fire and physical safety; sanitation and health, including temperature and ventilation; minimum space, size, and configuration for the various components of the instructional program; and construction stability, quality, and suitability for intended uses. Such minimum requirements shall not prohibit wood construction that is otherwise in compliance with state minimum standard codes as they existed on January 1, 2014. As used in this subsection, the term “state minimum standard codes” shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (9) of Code Section 8-2-20 .

(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that each school facility meets minimum standards as determined by state board policy.

(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that each school facility meets minimum standards as determined by state board policy.

(c) A proposed plan of action which includes a list and description of each deficiency and time limits within which such deficiencies are to be corrected must be submitted to the State Board of Education for review and approval. Further, the state board shall have the authority, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-243 , to withhold all or part of the state funds in support of this part from any local unit of administration refusing or failing to implement the plan of action for deficiency remediation approved by the state board.

(c) A proposed plan of action which includes a list and description of each deficiency and time limits within which such deficiencies are to be corrected must be submitted to the State Board of Education for review and approval. Further, the state board shall have the authority, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-243 , to withhold all or part of the state funds in support of this part from any local unit of administration refusing or failing to implement the plan of action for deficiency remediation approved by the state board.

(d) A local board of education shall be exempt from county and municipal assessments and fees for county and municipal building permits and inspections and exempt from county and municipal impact fees.

(d) A local board of education shall be exempt from county and municipal assessments and fees for county and municipal building permits and inspections and exempt from county and municipal impact fees.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2063
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2063
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to govern the contents of a charter petition.

(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to govern the contents of a charter petition.

(b) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for the receipt of charter petitions from a group of two or more local schools as a single charter petitioner to convert to conversion charter school status. An existing conversion charter school may join as part of a group charter petition, and if such group charter petition is approved, the new charter shall supersede the conversion charter school's previous charter. A group charter petition may be comprised of all the schools in a high school cluster as such term is defined in Code Section 20-2-2062 .

(b) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for the receipt of charter petitions from a group of two or more local schools as a single charter petitioner to convert to conversion charter school status. An existing conversion charter school may join as part of a group charter petition, and if such group charter petition is approved, the new charter shall supersede the conversion charter school's previous charter. A group charter petition may be comprised of all the schools in a high school cluster as such term is defined in Code Section 20-2-2062 .

(c) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for charter petitions from two or more local school systems to jointly authorize a local charter school.

(c) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for charter petitions from two or more local school systems to jointly authorize a local charter school.

(d) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for a charter petition from a local school system to establish a charter system. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require that a charter petition and the charter contain an explanation of the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the principal, governing council, and local board of education of the system charter school, with an objective of maximizing school level governance and the involvement of parents, teachers, and community members in such governance.

(d) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for a charter petition from a local school system to establish a charter system. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require that a charter petition and the charter contain an explanation of the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the principal, governing council, and local board of education of the system charter school, with an objective of maximizing school level governance and the involvement of parents, teachers, and community members in such governance.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2a-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2A / Section 20-2a-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2A-3
Status: in_force

(a) Each student scholarship organization shall report annually to the Department of Revenue, on a date determined by the Department of Revenue, subject to the time limits provided for in paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 , and on a form provided by the Department of Revenue, the following information: (1) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; (2) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (3) The total number and dollar value of scholarships awarded to eligible students; (4) The total number of scholarship recipients whose family's adjusted gross income falls: (A) Under 125 percent of the federal poverty level; (B) Between 125 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level; (C) Between 250 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level; and (D) Above 400 percent of the federal poverty level; (4.1) The total number of scholarship recipients and the average scholarship dollar amount by each county within which any scholarship recipient resides; (5) The average scholarship dollar amount by adjusted gross income category as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection; and (6) A list of donors, including the dollar value of each donation and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. Such report shall also include a copy of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 . The Department of Revenue shall post on its website the information received from each student scholarship organization pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection and the report of the student scholarship organization's most recent audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 , except that no information of confidential taxpayer information contained in such audit report shall be posted or otherwise disclosed to the public by the Department of Revenue.

(a) Each student scholarship organization shall report annually to the Department of Revenue, on a date determined by the Department of Revenue, subject to the time limits provided for in paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 , and on a form provided by the Department of Revenue, the following information:

(1) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns;

(1) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns;

(2) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved;

(2) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved;

(3) The total number and dollar value of scholarships awarded to eligible students;

(3) The total number and dollar value of scholarships awarded to eligible students;

(4) The total number of scholarship recipients whose family's adjusted gross income falls: (A) Under 125 percent of the federal poverty level; (B) Between 125 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level; (C) Between 250 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level; and (D) Above 400 percent of the federal poverty level;

(4) The total number of scholarship recipients whose family's adjusted gross income falls:

(A) Under 125 percent of the federal poverty level;

(A) Under 125 percent of the federal poverty level;

(B) Between 125 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level;

(B) Between 125 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level;

(C) Between 250 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level; and

(C) Between 250 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level; and

(D) Above 400 percent of the federal poverty level;

(D) Above 400 percent of the federal poverty level;

(4.1) The total number of scholarship recipients and the average scholarship dollar amount by each county within which any scholarship recipient resides;

(4.1) The total number of scholarship recipients and the average scholarship dollar amount by each county within which any scholarship recipient resides;

(5) The average scholarship dollar amount by adjusted gross income category as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection; and

(5) The average scholarship dollar amount by adjusted gross income category as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection; and

(6) A list of donors, including the dollar value of each donation and the dollar value of each approved tax credit.

(6) A list of donors, including the dollar value of each donation and the dollar value of each approved tax credit.

Such report shall also include a copy of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 . The Department of Revenue shall post on its website the information received from each student scholarship organization pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection and the report of the student scholarship organization's most recent audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 , except that no information of confidential taxpayer information contained in such audit report shall be posted or otherwise disclosed to the public by the Department of Revenue.

(b) Except for the allowable information included in the report of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 and the information reported pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section, all information or reports provided by student scholarship organizations to the Department of Revenue shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15 , 48-7-60 , and 48-7-61 , whether it relates to the donor or the student scholarship organization.

(b) Except for the allowable information included in the report of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 and the information reported pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section, all information or reports provided by student scholarship organizations to the Department of Revenue shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15 , 48-7-60 , and 48-7-61 , whether it relates to the donor or the student scholarship organization.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-108 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-108
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-108
Status: in_force

Each local school superintendent shall be certified and classified by the Professional Standards Commission as teachers are now classified and certified under Code Section 20-2-200 . The superintendents shall receive salaries according to a schedule of minimum salaries fixed by the state board based on classification and certification in the same manner teachers are paid under Code Section 20-2-212 ; provided, however, that in no event shall the salary of a superintendent be less than $27,000.00 per year, such salary to be paid in equal monthly installments out of state funds; and in addition thereto, the local board of education shall allow additional compensation for the services to be rendered as may be in its judgment proper and just.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-363 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-363
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-363
Status: in_force

Each qualified institution shall be subject to examination by the commission for the sole purpose of determining whether the institution has properly certified the cost of attendance, eligibility, and enrollment of students; accurately credited grants paid on behalf of such students; and properly complied with the rules and regulations established pursuant to this subpart; provided, however, that nothing in this subpart shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the institution to determine admissibility of students or to control its own curriculum, philosophy, purpose, or administration. In the event it is determined that a qualified institution knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for a grant under this subpart, the amount of the grant paid to such institution pursuant to such certification shall be refunded by such institution to the commission. The commission may suspend a qualified institution from receiving payments under this subpart if it fails to refund any moneys as required by this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-244-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-244-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-244.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Student ” means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state. (2) “ Substantial hardship ” means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver. (3) “ Variance ” means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (4) “ Waiver ” means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

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

(1) “ Student ” means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state.

(1) “ Student ” means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state.

(2) “ Substantial hardship ” means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver.

(2) “ Substantial hardship ” means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver.

(3) “ Variance ” means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(3) “ Variance ” means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(4) “ Waiver ” means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(4) “ Waiver ” means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify: (1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify:

(1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested;

(1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested;

(2) The type of action requested;

(2) The type of action requested;

(3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and

(3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and

(4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute.

(4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute.

(d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action.

(d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action.

(e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 . The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10 .

(e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 . The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10 .

(f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program.

(f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program.

(g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student.

(g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student.

(h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students.

(h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-324 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-324
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-324
Status: in_force

The authority created by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-313 is assigned to the commission created by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-233 for administrative purposes as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2060 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2060
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2060
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Charter Schools Act of 1998.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-566 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-566
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-566
Status: in_force

The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply them to the purposes of this part, subject to such regulations as this part and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2094 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2094
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2094
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

(c) This Code section shall not be subject to waivers pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school established pursuant to this article.

(c) This Code section shall not be subject to waivers pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school established pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2095-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2095.2
Status: in_force

Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the state board shall establish a grant program for qualified charter school contributions. The grant program shall provide one dollar in matching funds up to a maximum amount authorized by the state board for a single charter school project for each dollar donated to a qualified charter school organization for such project; provided, however, that the total amount to a qualified charter school organization for a single charter school project shall not exceed 75 percent of the average per student state portion of capital outlay funding provided pursuant to Code Section 20-2-260 multiplied by the number of students that the charter school project was designed to serve.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-984-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-984-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-984.1
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the commission, by regulation, to adopt standards of performance and a code of ethics for educators. The standards of performance and code of ethics shall represent standards of performance and conduct which are generally accepted by educators of this state. In adopting regulations as provided in this Code section, the commission shall seek the advice of educators of this state. The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall be limited to professional performance and professional ethics. The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall not require an individual to participate in or complete any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11 , are advocated for.

(a) It shall be the duty of the commission, by regulation, to adopt standards of performance and a code of ethics for educators. The standards of performance and code of ethics shall represent standards of performance and conduct which are generally accepted by educators of this state. In adopting regulations as provided in this Code section, the commission shall seek the advice of educators of this state. The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall be limited to professional performance and professional ethics. The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall not require an individual to participate in or complete any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11 , are advocated for.

(b) Upon the adoption by the commission of standards of performance and a code of ethics as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, educators of this state shall be obliged to meet and comply with such standards of performance and to abide by such code of ethics.

(b) Upon the adoption by the commission of standards of performance and a code of ethics as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, educators of this state shall be obliged to meet and comply with such standards of performance and to abide by such code of ethics.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-492 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-492
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-492
Status: in_force

(a) The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarship grants provided for in this subpart shall come from funds appropriated by the General Assembly. In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant amount otherwise payable under this subpart, grants shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis.

(a) The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarship grants provided for in this subpart shall come from funds appropriated by the General Assembly. In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant amount otherwise payable under this subpart, grants shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis.

(b) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to require the General Assembly to appropriate any such funds.

(b) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to require the General Assembly to appropriate any such funds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2131 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2131
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2131
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Beginning in school year 2009-2010, the parent of a student enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school in this state may elect to enroll such student in a public school that is located within the school system in which the student resides other than the one to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education if such school has classroom space available after its assigned students have been enrolled. The parent shall assume the responsibility and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school. (2) No later than July 1, 2009, each local school system shall establish a universal, streamlined process available to all students to implement the transfer requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) A student who transfers to another school pursuant to this subsection may, at his or her election, continue to attend such school until the student completes all grades of the school. (4) This subsection shall not be construed to affect any student currently attending a school other than the school to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education pursuant to a transfer authorized under the federal No Child Left Behind Act ( P.L. 107-110 ).

(a)(1) Beginning in school year 2009-2010, the parent of a student enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school in this state may elect to enroll such student in a public school that is located within the school system in which the student resides other than the one to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education if such school has classroom space available after its assigned students have been enrolled. The parent shall assume the responsibility and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school.

(a)(1) Beginning in school year 2009-2010, the parent of a student enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school in this state may elect to enroll such student in a public school that is located within the school system in which the student resides other than the one to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education if such school has classroom space available after its assigned students have been enrolled. The parent shall assume the responsibility and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school.

(2) No later than July 1, 2009, each local school system shall establish a universal, streamlined process available to all students to implement the transfer requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(2) No later than July 1, 2009, each local school system shall establish a universal, streamlined process available to all students to implement the transfer requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) A student who transfers to another school pursuant to this subsection may, at his or her election, continue to attend such school until the student completes all grades of the school.

(3) A student who transfers to another school pursuant to this subsection may, at his or her election, continue to attend such school until the student completes all grades of the school.

(4) This subsection shall not be construed to affect any student currently attending a school other than the school to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education pursuant to a transfer authorized under the federal No Child Left Behind Act ( P.L. 107-110 ).

(4) This subsection shall not be construed to affect any student currently attending a school other than the school to which the student has been assigned by the local board of education pursuant to a transfer authorized under the federal No Child Left Behind Act ( P.L. 107-110 ).

(b) The department shall establish a model universal, streamlined process to implement the transfer provisions of this Code section. Each local board of education shall adopt a universal, streamlined transfer process that includes, at a minimum, such state model. Such local process shall include a deadline for submitting transfer requests.

(b) The department shall establish a model universal, streamlined process to implement the transfer provisions of this Code section. Each local board of education shall adopt a universal, streamlined transfer process that includes, at a minimum, such state model. Such local process shall include a deadline for submitting transfer requests.

(c) Each local school system shall annually notify prior to each school year the parents of each student by letter, electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to parents under this article, including all relevant dates and deadlines. As a part of such annual notification process, each local school system shall post in a prominent location on its website the information required pursuant to this Code section.

(c) Each local school system shall annually notify prior to each school year the parents of each student by letter, electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to parents under this article, including all relevant dates and deadlines. As a part of such annual notification process, each local school system shall post in a prominent location on its website the information required pursuant to this Code section.

(d) The local school system shall notify parents by July 1 of each year which schools have available space and to which of these schools parents may choose to request a transfer for their children.

(d) The local school system shall notify parents by July 1 of each year which schools have available space and to which of these schools parents may choose to request a transfer for their children.

(e) This Code section shall not apply to charter schools; provided, however, that each local board of education shall adopt a universal, streamlined transfer process that allows for transfers pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 20-2-2066 .

(e) This Code section shall not apply to charter schools; provided, however, that each local board of education shall adopt a universal, streamlined transfer process that allows for transfers pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 20-2-2066 .

(f) This Code section shall not apply to newly opened schools with available classroom space for a period of four years after the school opens.

(f) This Code section shall not apply to newly opened schools with available classroom space for a period of four years after the school opens.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-103 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-103
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-103
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the discharge of his or her official duties, the local school superintendent shall take and subscribe to the following oath of office:

STATE OF GEORGIA

COUNTY OF __________

I, ________________________, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will truly perform the duties of local school superintendent of the ________________________ School System to the best of my ability.

I do further swear or affirm:

(1) That I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof and that I will manage the finances of the local school system in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;

(1) That I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof and that I will manage the finances of the local school system in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;

(2) That I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I am by the laws of the State of Georgia prohibited from holding;

(2) That I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I am by the laws of the State of Georgia prohibited from holding;

(3) That I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia; and

(3) That I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia; and

(4) That I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state. Signature of local school superintendent Typed name of local school superintendent

(4) That I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state.

Signature of local school superintendent Typed name of local school superintendent

Signature of local school superintendent

Typed name of local school superintendent

Sworn and subscribed

before me this ______ day

of ______________, ____.

(SEAL).
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-317 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-317
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-317
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Immediate family ” means a student-athlete's spouse, child, parent, stepparent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle, and first cousin and the spouses and guardians of any such individuals. (2) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, firm, or any other legal or commercial entity. (3) “ Student-athlete ” means a student at any public or private institution of postsecondary education in this state or a student residing in this state who has applied, is eligible to apply, or may be eligible to apply in the future to a public or private institution of postsecondary education who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible to engage in any intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program. (4) “ Transaction ” means any action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons for the sale or exchange of any property or services.

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

(1) “ Immediate family ” means a student-athlete's spouse, child, parent, stepparent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle, and first cousin and the spouses and guardians of any such individuals.

(1) “ Immediate family ” means a student-athlete's spouse, child, parent, stepparent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle, and first cousin and the spouses and guardians of any such individuals.

(2) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, firm, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(2) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, firm, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(3) “ Student-athlete ” means a student at any public or private institution of postsecondary education in this state or a student residing in this state who has applied, is eligible to apply, or may be eligible to apply in the future to a public or private institution of postsecondary education who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible to engage in any intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program.

(3) “ Student-athlete ” means a student at any public or private institution of postsecondary education in this state or a student residing in this state who has applied, is eligible to apply, or may be eligible to apply in the future to a public or private institution of postsecondary education who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible to engage in any intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program.

(4) “ Transaction ” means any action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons for the sale or exchange of any property or services.

(4) “ Transaction ” means any action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons for the sale or exchange of any property or services.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no person shall give, offer, promise, or attempt to give any money or other thing of value to a student-athlete or member of a student-athlete's immediate family: (1) To induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's application, enrollment, or attendance at a public or private institution of postsecondary education in order to have the student-athlete participate in intercollegiate sporting events, contests, exhibitions, or programs at that institution; or (2) To induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's participation in an intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no person shall give, offer, promise, or attempt to give any money or other thing of value to a student-athlete or member of a student-athlete's immediate family:

(1) To induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's application, enrollment, or attendance at a public or private institution of postsecondary education in order to have the student-athlete participate in intercollegiate sporting events, contests, exhibitions, or programs at that institution; or

(1) To induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's application, enrollment, or attendance at a public or private institution of postsecondary education in order to have the student-athlete participate in intercollegiate sporting events, contests, exhibitions, or programs at that institution; or

(2) To induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's participation in an intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program.

(2) To induce, encourage, or reward the student-athlete's participation in an intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program.

(b.1) No person shall enter into or solicit directly or through an agent a transaction with a student-athlete if such person has knowledge that the transaction would likely be cause for the student-athlete to permanently or temporarily lose athletic scholarship eligibility, the ability to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team, or the ability to participate in one or more intercollegiate sporting competitions as sanctioned by a national association for the promotion and regulation of intercollegiate athletics, by an athletic conference or other sanctioning body, or by the institution of postsecondary education itself as a reasonable self-imposed disciplinary action taken by such institution to mitigate sanctions likely to be imposed by such organizations as a result of such transaction or as a violation of such institution's own rules.

(b.1) No person shall enter into or solicit directly or through an agent a transaction with a student-athlete if such person has knowledge that the transaction would likely be cause for the student-athlete to permanently or temporarily lose athletic scholarship eligibility, the ability to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team, or the ability to participate in one or more intercollegiate sporting competitions as sanctioned by a national association for the promotion and regulation of intercollegiate athletics, by an athletic conference or other sanctioning body, or by the institution of postsecondary education itself as a reasonable self-imposed disciplinary action taken by such institution to mitigate sanctions likely to be imposed by such organizations as a result of such transaction or as a violation of such institution's own rules.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) Any public or private institution of postsecondary education or to any officer or employee of such institution when the institution or officer or employee of such institution is acting in accordance with an official written policy of such institution which is in compliance with the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; (2) Any intercollegiate athletic awards approved or administered by the student-athlete's institution; (3) Grants-in-aid or other full or partial scholarships awarded to a student-athlete or administered by an institution of postsecondary education; (4) Members of the student-athlete's immediate family; and (5) Money or things of value given by a person to a student-athlete or the immediate family of a student-athlete that do not exceed $250.00 in value in the aggregate on an annual basis.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to:

(1) Any public or private institution of postsecondary education or to any officer or employee of such institution when the institution or officer or employee of such institution is acting in accordance with an official written policy of such institution which is in compliance with the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association;

(1) Any public or private institution of postsecondary education or to any officer or employee of such institution when the institution or officer or employee of such institution is acting in accordance with an official written policy of such institution which is in compliance with the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association;

(2) Any intercollegiate athletic awards approved or administered by the student-athlete's institution;

(2) Any intercollegiate athletic awards approved or administered by the student-athlete's institution;

(3) Grants-in-aid or other full or partial scholarships awarded to a student-athlete or administered by an institution of postsecondary education;

(3) Grants-in-aid or other full or partial scholarships awarded to a student-athlete or administered by an institution of postsecondary education;

(4) Members of the student-athlete's immediate family; and

(4) Members of the student-athlete's immediate family; and

(5) Money or things of value given by a person to a student-athlete or the immediate family of a student-athlete that do not exceed $250.00 in value in the aggregate on an annual basis.

(5) Money or things of value given by a person to a student-athlete or the immediate family of a student-athlete that do not exceed $250.00 in value in the aggregate on an annual basis.

(d) Any person that violates the provisions of subsection (b) or (b.1) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(d) Any person that violates the provisions of subsection (b) or (b.1) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(e) Each public and private high school in this state shall advise in writing at the beginning of each sports season each student who participates in any athletic program sponsored by the school of the provisions of this Code section and shall provide each student with information concerning the effect of receiving money or other things of value on the student's future eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to intermural athletic programs at such schools.

(e) Each public and private high school in this state shall advise in writing at the beginning of each sports season each student who participates in any athletic program sponsored by the school of the provisions of this Code section and shall provide each student with information concerning the effect of receiving money or other things of value on the student's future eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to intermural athletic programs at such schools.
O.C.G.A. § 20-8-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-8-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-8-3
Status: in_force

As a condition precedent to the exercise of law enforcement powers pursuant to Code Section 20-8-2 , a campus policeman 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 Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 35. All costs incurred in such certification and training shall be paid by the educational facility employing the campus policeman. This chapter is permissive and shall not require the certification of campus policemen by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The certification of a campus policeman by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council does not require that the campus policeman so certified exercise the powers provided in Code Section 20-8-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-400-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-400-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-400.2
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-400.6 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subpart.

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-400.6 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subpart.

(b) The repayment period for a GOT Student Loan shall be ten years; provided, however, that, subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-400.5 , the commission may provide by regulation for deferral of payments and forbearance of payments similar to deferral and forbearance under federal student loan programs. The maximum amount of a GOT Student Loan shall be the lesser of $10,000.00 per calendar year or the cost of attendance for a calendar year minus the estimated amount of the student's loans, grants, and scholarships, including loans, grants, and scholarships provided under Title IV, for the calendar year for which such loan is sought.

(b) The repayment period for a GOT Student Loan shall be ten years; provided, however, that, subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-400.5 , the commission may provide by regulation for deferral of payments and forbearance of payments similar to deferral and forbearance under federal student loan programs. The maximum amount of a GOT Student Loan shall be the lesser of $10,000.00 per calendar year or the cost of attendance for a calendar year minus the estimated amount of the student's loans, grants, and scholarships, including loans, grants, and scholarships provided under Title IV, for the calendar year for which such loan is sought.

(c) A student may apply for a GOT Student Loan annually. A student who is a legal resident of this state and who has graduated from an eligible high school shall be eligible for a GOT Student Loan for the first year of attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution. Any student who is a legal resident of this state attending an eligible postsecondary institution is eligible for a GOT Student Loan for the second and subsequent years of attendance.

(c) A student may apply for a GOT Student Loan annually. A student who is a legal resident of this state and who has graduated from an eligible high school shall be eligible for a GOT Student Loan for the first year of attendance at an eligible postsecondary institution. Any student who is a legal resident of this state attending an eligible postsecondary institution is eligible for a GOT Student Loan for the second and subsequent years of attendance.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (e) or (f) of this Code section, the interest rate for a GOT Student Loan shall be a reasonable interest rate as defined by paragraph (8) of Code Section 20-3-400.1 and as established by the authority by rule or regulation.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (e) or (f) of this Code section, the interest rate for a GOT Student Loan shall be a reasonable interest rate as defined by paragraph (8) of Code Section 20-3-400.1 and as established by the authority by rule or regulation.

(e) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for each student who: (1) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate degree within four years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study; or (2) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate or first professional degree within five years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study if the course of postsecondary study: (A) Was designed to be completed in five years; and (B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or (C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(e) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for each student who:

(1) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate degree within four years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study; or

(1) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate degree within four years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study; or

(2) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate or first professional degree within five years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study if the course of postsecondary study: (A) Was designed to be completed in five years; and (B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or (C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(2) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate or first professional degree within five years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study if the course of postsecondary study:

(A) Was designed to be completed in five years; and

(A) Was designed to be completed in five years; and

(B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or

(B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or

(C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(e.1) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for any student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship under Code Section 20-3-519.2 or a HOPE grant under Code Section 20-3-519.5 as follows: (1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment. The provisions of this subsection shall be subject to funding.

(e.1) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for any student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship under Code Section 20-3-519.2 or a HOPE grant under Code Section 20-3-519.5 as follows:

(1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and

(1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and

(2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment.

(2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment.

The provisions of this subsection shall be subject to funding.

(f) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 2 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for each student who: (1) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate degree within five years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study; or (2) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate or first professional degree within six years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study if the course of postsecondary study: (A) Was designed to be completed in six years; and (B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or (C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(f) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 2 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for each student who:

(1) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate degree within five years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study; or

(1) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate degree within five years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study; or

(2) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate or first professional degree within six years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study if the course of postsecondary study: (A) Was designed to be completed in six years; and (B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or (C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(2) Completes his or her course of study with a cumulative grade point average no lower than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and earns a baccalaureate or first professional degree within six years from the beginning date of a course of postsecondary study if the course of postsecondary study:

(A) Was designed to be completed in six years; and

(A) Was designed to be completed in six years; and

(B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or

(B) Meets the requirements for a first professional degree program; or

(C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

(C) If the course of postsecondary study includes undergraduate studies, leads to a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

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

(g) A student's maximum total eligibility for loans under this subpart shall be limited to $40,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-426 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-426
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-426
Status: in_force

(a) If at any time a recipient of a scholarship fails to meet the standards and requirements for continued eligibility as provided by the selection committee pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-423 , such recipient shall thereby lose eligibility for the scholarship and shall be obligated to repay the same as provided in Code Section 20-3-425 . The selection committee shall promptly notify the authority when a recipient loses eligibility.

(a) If at any time a recipient of a scholarship fails to meet the standards and requirements for continued eligibility as provided by the selection committee pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-423 , such recipient shall thereby lose eligibility for the scholarship and shall be obligated to repay the same as provided in Code Section 20-3-425 . The selection committee shall promptly notify the authority when a recipient loses eligibility.

(b) In the event a scholarship recipient fails to meet the standards for retention or otherwise surrenders the scholarship, the committee may select a candidate to fill the vacancy for the remaining period of the scholarship. The nominees shall be required to meet all criteria established for the four-year scholarship. Such recipients of scholarships shall incur the same obligations as a four-year scholarship recipient; provided, however, that such recipients of scholarships of less than four years shall only be required to serve the number of years in the Georgia Army National Guard or number of years of active duty service in the United States Army or number of years in a combination of service in the active army and the Georgia Army National Guard which corresponds to the period or number of years of such scholarship.

(b) In the event a scholarship recipient fails to meet the standards for retention or otherwise surrenders the scholarship, the committee may select a candidate to fill the vacancy for the remaining period of the scholarship. The nominees shall be required to meet all criteria established for the four-year scholarship. Such recipients of scholarships shall incur the same obligations as a four-year scholarship recipient; provided, however, that such recipients of scholarships of less than four years shall only be required to serve the number of years in the Georgia Army National Guard or number of years of active duty service in the United States Army or number of years in a combination of service in the active army and the Georgia Army National Guard which corresponds to the period or number of years of such scholarship.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1072 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1072
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1072
Status: in_force

No member of the Department of Education or county school superintendent or member of the county board of education shall be financially interested in procuring and operating means or facilities for school bus transportation or in selling school buses, school bus equipment, or school bus supplies to county boards of education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-356 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-356
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-356
Status: in_force

While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds, nor will the state itself in any way obstruct, prevent, impair, or render impossible the due and faithful performance by the authority of its duties. This part shall be for the benefit of the state, the authority, and each and every holder of the authority's bonds and, upon and after the issuance of bonds under this part, shall constitute an irrevocable contract with the holders of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-20 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-20
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-471 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-471
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-471
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subpart may be exchanged for not less than an equal principal amount and accrued interest, if any, of indebtedness to be retired thereby, including indebtedness not yet due, if such indebtedness is then redeemable or if the holder thereof is willing to surrender the indebtedness for retirement, but otherwise shall be sold and the proceeds thereof shall be applied to the payment of such schoolhouse bonded indebtedness or accrued interest due or redeemable which may be so surrendered.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2095-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2095.5
Status: in_force

The state board shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-76 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-76
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-76
Status: in_force

From time to time, the advisory board shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly through the standing committees of the House and Senate on the university system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-400-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-400-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-400.6
Status: in_force

A student is ineligible for any loan described in this subpart if the student:

(1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements;

(1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements;

(2) Has not complied with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration, if such requirements are applicable to the student;

(2) Has not complied with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration, if such requirements are applicable to the student;

(3) Is in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or a State of Georgia educational loan, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully repaid the defaulted loan will be eligible to obtain a loan under this subpart for future academic terms but not retroactively;

(3) Is in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or a State of Georgia educational loan, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully repaid the defaulted loan will be eligible to obtain a loan under this subpart for future academic terms but not retroactively;

(4) Owes a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Georgia student financial aid program, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully paid the refund owed will be eligible to obtain a loan under this subpart for future academic terms but not retroactively;

(4) Owes a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Georgia student financial aid program, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully paid the refund owed will be eligible to obtain a loan under this subpart for future academic terms but not retroactively;

(5) Has been convicted of a felony offense involving marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug as set out in Code Section 20-1-23 or 20-1-24 of the “Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990,” provided that such ineligibility extends from the date of conviction to the completion of the next academic term;

(5) Has been convicted of a felony offense involving marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug as set out in Code Section 20-1-23 or 20-1-24 of the “Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990,” provided that such ineligibility extends from the date of conviction to the completion of the next academic term;

(6) Is incarcerated; or

(6) Is incarcerated; or

(7) Does not meet each qualification listed in this subpart and applicable to the student.

(7) Does not meet each qualification listed in this subpart and applicable to the student.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-212-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-212.6
Status: in_force

(a) If any local board of education furloughs teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, support staff, or other nonadministrative positions during any school year, such local board of education shall not use any state funds to provide a salary increase for the local school superintendent or administrators during such school year; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any step increases on the state salary schedule which are applicable to a superintendent or administrator.

(a) If any local board of education furloughs teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, support staff, or other nonadministrative positions during any school year, such local board of education shall not use any state funds to provide a salary increase for the local school superintendent or administrators during such school year; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any step increases on the state salary schedule which are applicable to a superintendent or administrator.

(b) In the event that any local board of education intends to provide a salary increase using local funds or private donations for the local school superintendent or administrators during a school year in which such local board of education furloughs teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, support staff, or other nonadministrative positions, the local board of education shall prior to such action: (1) Provide 30 days' notice of such intention including the rationale for raising such salaries when other local board of education employees are furloughed; and (2) Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for full discussion and public input. The public hearing shall be advertised at least seven days prior to the date of such hearing in a local newspaper of general circulation which shall be the same newspaper in which other legal announcements of the local board of education are advertised.

(b) In the event that any local board of education intends to provide a salary increase using local funds or private donations for the local school superintendent or administrators during a school year in which such local board of education furloughs teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, support staff, or other nonadministrative positions, the local board of education shall prior to such action:

(1) Provide 30 days' notice of such intention including the rationale for raising such salaries when other local board of education employees are furloughed; and

(1) Provide 30 days' notice of such intention including the rationale for raising such salaries when other local board of education employees are furloughed; and

(2) Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for full discussion and public input. The public hearing shall be advertised at least seven days prior to the date of such hearing in a local newspaper of general circulation which shall be the same newspaper in which other legal announcements of the local board of education are advertised.

(2) Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for full discussion and public input. The public hearing shall be advertised at least seven days prior to the date of such hearing in a local newspaper of general circulation which shall be the same newspaper in which other legal announcements of the local board of education are advertised.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-329-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-329-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-329.1
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-518-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-518-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-518.3
Status: in_force

(a) The board may provide for the purchase of loans made to students who are residents of Georgia for educational purposes who have completed a program of study in the field of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and are authorized to practice veterinary medicine in this state, with services in the form of the practice of veterinary medicine while residing in this state to be rendered as consideration for such loan purchases.

(a) The board may provide for the purchase of loans made to students who are residents of Georgia for educational purposes who have completed a program of study in the field of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and are authorized to practice veterinary medicine in this state, with services in the form of the practice of veterinary medicine while residing in this state to be rendered as consideration for such loan purchases.

(b) Only persons whose veterinary medicine practices in this state include food animal specialties shall be eligible for loan purchases under this part.

(b) Only persons whose veterinary medicine practices in this state include food animal specialties shall be eligible for loan purchases under this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-540 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-540
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-540
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Board of trustees” or “board” means the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College.

(1) “Board of trustees” or “board” means the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College.

(2) “College” means the Georgia Military College.

(2) “College” means the Georgia Military College.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-179 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-179
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-179
Status: in_force

This article does not in any way take from the board of regents the authority to issue revenue bonds for a particular purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1000 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1000
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1000
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “educator” means any principal, school administrator, teacher, school counselor, paraprofessional, school bus driver, volunteer assisting teachers in the classroom, tribunal members, or certificated professional personnel.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “educator” means any principal, school administrator, teacher, school counselor, paraprofessional, school bus driver, volunteer assisting teachers in the classroom, tribunal members, or certificated professional personnel.

(b) No educator shall be liable for any civil damages for, or arising out of, any act or omission concerning, relating to, or resulting from the discipline of any student or the reporting of any student for misconduct, except for acts or omissions of willful or wanton misconduct.

(b) No educator shall be liable for any civil damages for, or arising out of, any act or omission concerning, relating to, or resulting from the discipline of any student or the reporting of any student for misconduct, except for acts or omissions of willful or wanton misconduct.

(c) If a judgment or finding is rendered in favor of a defendant educator in any action, complaint, disciplinary proceeding, or other administrative proceeding brought by a student, a parent or guardian of a student, or any other person on behalf of a student and arising out of or resulting from the discipline of such student or if the complaint is found to be nonmeritorious, frivolous, or without just cause, all reasonable court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and reasonable expenses incurred by the defendant educator in defending such action or complaint shall be assessed by the court, agency, or other tribunal against the plaintiff and shall be paid by the plaintiff. Any educator shall have a right to bring an action or a counterclaim against the plaintiff in any such action or proceeding for any damages suffered by the educator as a result of the actions of the student or the filing of any frivolous or nonmeritorious action, complaint, or report. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to apply to any educator filing a complaint as required by the rules, regulations, or code of ethics of the Professional Standards Commission; any child abuse reporting statute; any applicable local board of education rule, regulation, or policy; or any State Board of Education rule, regulation, or policy.

(c) If a judgment or finding is rendered in favor of a defendant educator in any action, complaint, disciplinary proceeding, or other administrative proceeding brought by a student, a parent or guardian of a student, or any other person on behalf of a student and arising out of or resulting from the discipline of such student or if the complaint is found to be nonmeritorious, frivolous, or without just cause, all reasonable court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and reasonable expenses incurred by the defendant educator in defending such action or complaint shall be assessed by the court, agency, or other tribunal against the plaintiff and shall be paid by the plaintiff. Any educator shall have a right to bring an action or a counterclaim against the plaintiff in any such action or proceeding for any damages suffered by the educator as a result of the actions of the student or the filing of any frivolous or nonmeritorious action, complaint, or report. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to apply to any educator filing a complaint as required by the rules, regulations, or code of ethics of the Professional Standards Commission; any child abuse reporting statute; any applicable local board of education rule, regulation, or policy; or any State Board of Education rule, regulation, or policy.

(d) If any civil action is brought against any educator or any report or complaint is made or filed against any educator with the county or local board of education, the Department of Education, the Professional Standards Commission, or any other regulatory agency or tribunal by a student, a parent or guardian of a student, or any other person on behalf of a student and arising out of or relating to the discipline of such student, it shall be the duty of the county or local board of education employing such educator to provide counsel for the educator, if requested by the educator, unless such board of education determines, after an independent investigation of the report or complaint, that the act or omission of the educator constituted willful or wanton misconduct or constituted gross misconduct in violation of the express written policies of the board of education. Neither testimony given in such independent investigation nor the results of any such independent investigation by the board of education shall be admissible in any other proceeding. The provision of counsel to such educator shall be for an educational purpose and any funds available to the board of education may be expended for such purpose. Any attorneys' fees recovered pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section attributable to the services furnished by any counsel provided to an educator by his or her employer shall be paid to the employer.

(d) If any civil action is brought against any educator or any report or complaint is made or filed against any educator with the county or local board of education, the Department of Education, the Professional Standards Commission, or any other regulatory agency or tribunal by a student, a parent or guardian of a student, or any other person on behalf of a student and arising out of or relating to the discipline of such student, it shall be the duty of the county or local board of education employing such educator to provide counsel for the educator, if requested by the educator, unless such board of education determines, after an independent investigation of the report or complaint, that the act or omission of the educator constituted willful or wanton misconduct or constituted gross misconduct in violation of the express written policies of the board of education. Neither testimony given in such independent investigation nor the results of any such independent investigation by the board of education shall be admissible in any other proceeding. The provision of counsel to such educator shall be for an educational purpose and any funds available to the board of education may be expended for such purpose. Any attorneys' fees recovered pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section attributable to the services furnished by any counsel provided to an educator by his or her employer shall be paid to the employer.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-154-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-154.2
Status: in_force

The agricultural education program provided in this state to students in grades six through 12 shall be based on the nationally recognized three-component model of school based agricultural education: daily instruction in an organized classroom and lab environment; hands-on, experiential learning opportunities through a supervised agriculture experience (SAE) program; and leadership and learning opportunities through participation in the Georgia FFA Association, the National FFA Organization, and agricultural education. The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees, shall develop the curriculum and standards for the agricultural education program, with input from agricultural education teachers, so as to include all three components of such model and local school systems shall include all three components of such model whenever offering any agricultural education course approved by the State Board of Education. The Department of Education shall maintain an adequate number of full-time employees, certified in agricultural education and distributed regionally throughout the state, to provide accountability for state and federal funds for program delivery of agricultural education, to continue to develop and maintain pertinent agricultural education curriculum and standards, to assist local school systems on matters related to agricultural education, and to coordinate regional and state-wide activities of the Georgia FFA Association, the National FFA Organization, and agricultural education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is created. The state board shall be composed of one member from each congressional district in this state, who shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governor shall not be a member of the state board. The state board provided for by this article shall have the powers and duties provided by law for the state board on January 25, 1943, and such as may be thereafter provided and shall be subject to all provisions of law with respect to the state board not inconsistent with this article.

(a) The State Board of Education is created. The state board shall be composed of one member from each congressional district in this state, who shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governor shall not be a member of the state board. The state board provided for by this article shall have the powers and duties provided by law for the state board on January 25, 1943, and such as may be thereafter provided and shall be subject to all provisions of law with respect to the state board not inconsistent with this article.

(b) Except as provided in this article, the state board shall also have all the powers conferred by law upon the former State Board of Education abolished by Ga. L. 1937, p. 864, and shall perform all the duties required by law of such former state board as constituted on July 1, 1937.

(b) Except as provided in this article, the state board shall also have all the powers conferred by law upon the former State Board of Education abolished by Ga. L. 1937, p. 864, and shall perform all the duties required by law of such former state board as constituted on July 1, 1937.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-154 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-154
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-154
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing a staff review and application approval process, application scoring criteria, the minimum score necessary for approval of a contract, the terms of agreement between an employer sponsor and the board, and any other rules deemed necessary for the implementation and administration of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-33 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-33
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-33
Status: in_force

The State School Superintendent shall be compensated as provided in Code Sections 45-7-3 and 45-7-4 . He shall also be reimbursed for his expenses incurred in connection with the official duties of his office as provided in Code Section 45-7-21 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-156 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-156
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-156
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. § 20-3-292 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-292
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-292
Status: in_force

The venue for any legal proceeding brought against the corporation shall be Fulton County, regardless of the county in which the principal office or any other office of the corporation may be located.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-732 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-732
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-732
Status: in_force

No principal or teacher who shall administer corporal punishment to a pupil or pupils under his care and supervision in conformity with the policies and regulations of the area, county, or independent board of education employing him and in accordance also with this subpart shall be held accountable or liable in any criminal or civil action based upon the administering of corporal punishment where the corporal punishment is administered in good faith and is not excessive or unduly severe.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-131 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-131
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-131
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Junior college” means a community educational institution constructed and operated by a local operating authority which shall offer a course of study extending beyond the high school level providing either preparation for further college or completion of education, or both, provided that an institution which otherwise would fall under this definition shall not be excluded solely because it offers courses below a college level if such courses are strictly remedial in nature.

(1) “Junior college” means a community educational institution constructed and operated by a local operating authority which shall offer a course of study extending beyond the high school level providing either preparation for further college or completion of education, or both, provided that an institution which otherwise would fall under this definition shall not be excluded solely because it offers courses below a college level if such courses are strictly remedial in nature.

(2) “Local operating authority” means any city, county, county school system, independent school system, or other political subdivision of the state created for college purposes and possessing the power to tax, which shall possess requisite powers under the Constitution and laws of this state to establish a college, or any combination of two or more of the political subdivisions enumerated in this paragraph which may be authorized under law to utilize the provisions of this article.

(2) “Local operating authority” means any city, county, county school system, independent school system, or other political subdivision of the state created for college purposes and possessing the power to tax, which shall possess requisite powers under the Constitution and laws of this state to establish a college, or any combination of two or more of the political subdivisions enumerated in this paragraph which may be authorized under law to utilize the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2063-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2063.2
Status: in_force

(a) The state board shall be authorized to enter into a charter with a local board to establish a local school system as a charter system.

(a) The state board shall be authorized to enter into a charter with a local board to establish a local school system as a charter system.

(b) A local board seeking to create a charter system must submit a petition to the state board. Prior to submitting such petition, the local board shall: (1) Adopt a resolution approving the proposed charter system petition; (2) Conduct at least two public hearings and provide notice of the hearings in the same manner as other legal notices of the local board; and (3) Send a notice to each principal within the local school system of the hearings with instructions that each school shall distribute the notice to faculty and instructional staff members and to the parent or guardian of each student enrolled in the school. The local board may revise its proposed charter system petition, upon resolution, as a result of testimony at the public hearings or for other purposes.

(b) A local board seeking to create a charter system must submit a petition to the state board. Prior to submitting such petition, the local board shall:

(1) Adopt a resolution approving the proposed charter system petition;

(1) Adopt a resolution approving the proposed charter system petition;

(2) Conduct at least two public hearings and provide notice of the hearings in the same manner as other legal notices of the local board; and

(2) Conduct at least two public hearings and provide notice of the hearings in the same manner as other legal notices of the local board; and

(3) Send a notice to each principal within the local school system of the hearings with instructions that each school shall distribute the notice to faculty and instructional staff members and to the parent or guardian of each student enrolled in the school.

(3) Send a notice to each principal within the local school system of the hearings with instructions that each school shall distribute the notice to faculty and instructional staff members and to the parent or guardian of each student enrolled in the school.

The local board may revise its proposed charter system petition, upon resolution, as a result of testimony at the public hearings or for other purposes.

(c) Prior to approval or denial of a charter petition for a charter system, the state board shall receive and give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Charter Advisory Committee established in Code Section 20-2-2063.1 . The state board shall approve the charter if the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that the petition complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title, is in the public interest, and promotes school level governance. A charter for a charter system shall include the interventions, sanctions, and loss of governance consequences contained in Code Section 20-14-41 . A charter for a charter system shall require that the local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, the charter shall require that the local school system has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies.

(c) Prior to approval or denial of a charter petition for a charter system, the state board shall receive and give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Charter Advisory Committee established in Code Section 20-2-2063.1 . The state board shall approve the charter if the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that the petition complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title, is in the public interest, and promotes school level governance. A charter for a charter system shall include the interventions, sanctions, and loss of governance consequences contained in Code Section 20-14-41 . A charter for a charter system shall require that the local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, the charter shall require that the local school system has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies.

(d) All schools within an approved charter system shall be system charter schools except as otherwise provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this Code section.

(d) All schools within an approved charter system shall be system charter schools except as otherwise provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this Code section.

(e)(1) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding, the state board, after receiving input and recommendations from the Charter Advisory Committee, shall disburse planning grants to local school systems which desire to become charter systems. Such grants will be disbursed in accordance with any applicable guidelines, policies, and requirements established by the state board. (2) Subject to specific appropriations by the General Assembly for this purpose, the state board shall disburse implementation grants in the amount of $125,000.00 or such other amount as determined by the state board to each charter system. The state board shall be authorized to approve up to five petitions for charter systems during fiscal year 2008, and may approve up to a maximum number of petitions in following years as may be established pursuant to board rules and as subject to availability of funding for implementation grants.

(e)(1) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding, the state board, after receiving input and recommendations from the Charter Advisory Committee, shall disburse planning grants to local school systems which desire to become charter systems. Such grants will be disbursed in accordance with any applicable guidelines, policies, and requirements established by the state board.

(e)(1) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding, the state board, after receiving input and recommendations from the Charter Advisory Committee, shall disburse planning grants to local school systems which desire to become charter systems. Such grants will be disbursed in accordance with any applicable guidelines, policies, and requirements established by the state board.

(2) Subject to specific appropriations by the General Assembly for this purpose, the state board shall disburse implementation grants in the amount of $125,000.00 or such other amount as determined by the state board to each charter system. The state board shall be authorized to approve up to five petitions for charter systems during fiscal year 2008, and may approve up to a maximum number of petitions in following years as may be established pursuant to board rules and as subject to availability of funding for implementation grants.

(2) Subject to specific appropriations by the General Assembly for this purpose, the state board shall disburse implementation grants in the amount of $125,000.00 or such other amount as determined by the state board to each charter system. The state board shall be authorized to approve up to five petitions for charter systems during fiscal year 2008, and may approve up to a maximum number of petitions in following years as may be established pursuant to board rules and as subject to availability of funding for implementation grants.

(f) A system charter school shall not be precluded from petitioning to become a conversion charter school, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2064 , not subject to the terms of the system charter. In the event a system charter school becomes a conversion charter school, the system charter shall be amended to reflect that such school is no longer bound by the system charter.

(f) A system charter school shall not be precluded from petitioning to become a conversion charter school, in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2064 , not subject to the terms of the system charter. In the event a system charter school becomes a conversion charter school, the system charter shall be amended to reflect that such school is no longer bound by the system charter.

(g) An existing conversion or start-up charter school within a local school system which is petitioning to become a charter system shall have the option of continuing under its own existing charter, not subject to the terms of the system charter, or of terminating its existing charter, upon agreement by the local board and state board, and becoming subject to the system charter as a charter system school.

(g) An existing conversion or start-up charter school within a local school system which is petitioning to become a charter system shall have the option of continuing under its own existing charter, not subject to the terms of the system charter, or of terminating its existing charter, upon agreement by the local board and state board, and becoming subject to the system charter as a charter system school.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-187 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-187
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-187
Status: reserved

(a)(1) The State Board of Education shall annually determine the amount of state funds needed to provide a state-wide school lunch program. The state board shall, by regulation, provide for certifying and classifying school lunch supervisors and managers and establish training programs for school lunch personnel. The state board is authorized to provide for the payment of: (A) Operating costs of school lunchrooms, including breakfast costs, as financed by federal funds, for those students eligible under federal guidelines; (B) State supplements to the salaries paid such personnel by local units of administration; and (C) State incentive pay for satisfactory completion of such training programs. (2) An application of local five mill share funds pursuant to Code Section 20-2-164 shall not be made for payments to local units of administration under this Code section. Any state funds appropriated for this purpose shall be used to supplement federal funds as a means of keeping sale prices within reach of paying students and of maximizing participation and quality meals for all students.

(a)(1) The State Board of Education shall annually determine the amount of state funds needed to provide a state-wide school lunch program. The state board shall, by regulation, provide for certifying and classifying school lunch supervisors and managers and establish training programs for school lunch personnel. The state board is authorized to provide for the payment of: (A) Operating costs of school lunchrooms, including breakfast costs, as financed by federal funds, for those students eligible under federal guidelines; (B) State supplements to the salaries paid such personnel by local units of administration; and (C) State incentive pay for satisfactory completion of such training programs.

(a)(1) The State Board of Education shall annually determine the amount of state funds needed to provide a state-wide school lunch program. The state board shall, by regulation, provide for certifying and classifying school lunch supervisors and managers and establish training programs for school lunch personnel. The state board is authorized to provide for the payment of:

(A) Operating costs of school lunchrooms, including breakfast costs, as financed by federal funds, for those students eligible under federal guidelines;

(A) Operating costs of school lunchrooms, including breakfast costs, as financed by federal funds, for those students eligible under federal guidelines;

(B) State supplements to the salaries paid such personnel by local units of administration; and

(B) State supplements to the salaries paid such personnel by local units of administration; and

(C) State incentive pay for satisfactory completion of such training programs.

(C) State incentive pay for satisfactory completion of such training programs.

(2) An application of local five mill share funds pursuant to Code Section 20-2-164 shall not be made for payments to local units of administration under this Code section. Any state funds appropriated for this purpose shall be used to supplement federal funds as a means of keeping sale prices within reach of paying students and of maximizing participation and quality meals for all students.

(2) An application of local five mill share funds pursuant to Code Section 20-2-164 shall not be made for payments to local units of administration under this Code section. Any state funds appropriated for this purpose shall be used to supplement federal funds as a means of keeping sale prices within reach of paying students and of maximizing participation and quality meals for all students.

(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to prescribe by appropriate rules and regulations that there may be included as part of the program of every public school in this state a course of instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and the social graces relating to the partaking of meals and is further authorized to allot funds, in a manner consistent with the funding for the other various components of the instructional program, to local units of administration for costs directly associated with this program. There may be utilized in the course of instruction the full resources available to each individual school, including its cafeterias, school lunch personnel, and all practical demonstrations in the preparation and consumption of food which may be necessary to formulate a comprehensive course of instruction in such subject matter. Any period of the school day may be utilized for the teaching of this course of instruction, including that period usually reserved for the lunch period.

(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to prescribe by appropriate rules and regulations that there may be included as part of the program of every public school in this state a course of instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and the social graces relating to the partaking of meals and is further authorized to allot funds, in a manner consistent with the funding for the other various components of the instructional program, to local units of administration for costs directly associated with this program. There may be utilized in the course of instruction the full resources available to each individual school, including its cafeterias, school lunch personnel, and all practical demonstrations in the preparation and consumption of food which may be necessary to formulate a comprehensive course of instruction in such subject matter. Any period of the school day may be utilized for the teaching of this course of instruction, including that period usually reserved for the lunch period.

(c)(1) The State Board of Education shall establish a system of allotments of funds to local units of administration to provide for services rendered on a ten-month basis by school food and nutrition personnel. The amount of funds paid to any local unit of administration shall be paid in 12 monthly payments and shall be based upon the number of full-time equivalent school lunch positions needed to plan, prepare, and serve meals in that local unit of administration, multiplied by an annual base payment. For each school food manager, the local unit of administration shall earn the base payment as well as an amount not to exceed $100.00 per month. (2) The base payment shall be calculated on the basis of 1,520 hours in an annual school year for a full-time equivalent school lunch position, multiplied by an amount not less than $161.00 per month for 12 months. Future annual increases in the base payment shall reflect the same percentage increase provided by the state for other state funded positions. The state board shall annually establish a state performance standard and shall determine the number of full-time equivalent school lunch positions needed to plan, prepare, and serve meals based on the state performance standard and the average daily number of student lunches served during the preceding school year. (3) Each local unit of administration shall establish a staffing pattern and determine the number of personnel to employ. Local units of administration shall establish the salary schedule for school food and nutrition personnel and shall use the base payments in financing the locally established salary schedule.

(c)(1) The State Board of Education shall establish a system of allotments of funds to local units of administration to provide for services rendered on a ten-month basis by school food and nutrition personnel. The amount of funds paid to any local unit of administration shall be paid in 12 monthly payments and shall be based upon the number of full-time equivalent school lunch positions needed to plan, prepare, and serve meals in that local unit of administration, multiplied by an annual base payment. For each school food manager, the local unit of administration shall earn the base payment as well as an amount not to exceed $100.00 per month.

(c)(1) The State Board of Education shall establish a system of allotments of funds to local units of administration to provide for services rendered on a ten-month basis by school food and nutrition personnel. The amount of funds paid to any local unit of administration shall be paid in 12 monthly payments and shall be based upon the number of full-time equivalent school lunch positions needed to plan, prepare, and serve meals in that local unit of administration, multiplied by an annual base payment. For each school food manager, the local unit of administration shall earn the base payment as well as an amount not to exceed $100.00 per month.

(2) The base payment shall be calculated on the basis of 1,520 hours in an annual school year for a full-time equivalent school lunch position, multiplied by an amount not less than $161.00 per month for 12 months. Future annual increases in the base payment shall reflect the same percentage increase provided by the state for other state funded positions. The state board shall annually establish a state performance standard and shall determine the number of full-time equivalent school lunch positions needed to plan, prepare, and serve meals based on the state performance standard and the average daily number of student lunches served during the preceding school year.

(2) The base payment shall be calculated on the basis of 1,520 hours in an annual school year for a full-time equivalent school lunch position, multiplied by an amount not less than $161.00 per month for 12 months. Future annual increases in the base payment shall reflect the same percentage increase provided by the state for other state funded positions. The state board shall annually establish a state performance standard and shall determine the number of full-time equivalent school lunch positions needed to plan, prepare, and serve meals based on the state performance standard and the average daily number of student lunches served during the preceding school year.

(3) Each local unit of administration shall establish a staffing pattern and determine the number of personnel to employ. Local units of administration shall establish the salary schedule for school food and nutrition personnel and shall use the base payments in financing the locally established salary schedule.

(3) Each local unit of administration shall establish a staffing pattern and determine the number of personnel to employ. Local units of administration shall establish the salary schedule for school food and nutrition personnel and shall use the base payments in financing the locally established salary schedule.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-53 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-53
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-53
Status: in_force

In addition to certifications of elections now required to be made to the Governor, it shall be the duty of the elections superintendent of each system or other political subdivision to transmit to the Secretary of State and to the State School Superintendent a certified statement of the election of members of a local board of education. Where board members are appointed under any law to fill vacancies, it shall be the duty of the local superintendent of schools to certify these appointments to the Secretary of State, the State School Superintendent, and to the Governor. All resignations from such boards, in addition to being submitted to the Governor, shall be submitted to the local superintendent of schools and a copy thereof shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State and to the State School Superintendent.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-22 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-22
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-22
Status: in_force

The first board of regents appointed under this part shall hold office as follows: two for one year; two for two years; two for three years; two for four years; two for five years; two for six years; and three for seven years. All of the terms shall date from January 1, 1943. The Governor in making the appointments shall designate the holders of the respective terms. Successors to the persons so appointed shall hold terms of office of seven years from the expiration of the previous term. All members of the board shall hold office until their successors are appointed.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-170 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-170
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-170
Status: in_force

If the State Board of Education has received the notification from any local school system or district described in Code Section 20-2-480 and if at any time the State Board of Education is notified by the sinking fund custodian, trustee, or paying agent for bonded indebtedness of such school district or system that the school district or system has failed to effect the punctual payment of the principal of or interest on such indebtedness, the State Board of Education is authorized to and shall withhold from any state appropriation to which such school district or system may be entitled and apply so much thereof as shall be necessary to the payment of the principal of and interest on such indebtedness then due.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-680 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-680
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-680
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that intercollegiate athletic programs provide student athletes with significant educational opportunities. However, participation in intercollegiate athletics should not infringe upon the rights of student athletes to have control over and profit from the commercial use of their name, image, or likeness.

(a) The General Assembly finds that intercollegiate athletic programs provide student athletes with significant educational opportunities. However, participation in intercollegiate athletics should not infringe upon the rights of student athletes to have control over and profit from the commercial use of their name, image, or likeness.

(b) As used in this article, the term: (1) “ Intercollegiate athletic association ” means any athletic association, athletic conference, or other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for intercollegiate athletic events in which postsecondary educational institutions participate. (2) “ Postsecondary educational institution ” means a school which is: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia; (B) A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia; or (C) An independent or private college or university located in Georgia and eligible to be deemed an “approved school” pursuant to paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411 . (3) “ Student athlete ” means a student enrolled at a postsecondary educational institution who participates in or is eligible to participate in any intercollegiate athletic program at such institution. A person who is permanently ineligible to participate in a particular intercollegiate athletic program is not a student athlete for the purposes of such athletic program. (4) “ Team contract ” means any written agreement between a student athlete and a postsecondary educational institution, or a division, department, program, or team thereof, which includes goals and objectives, standards, prohibitions, rules, or expectations applicable to the student athlete.

(b) As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Intercollegiate athletic association ” means any athletic association, athletic conference, or other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for intercollegiate athletic events in which postsecondary educational institutions participate.

(1) “ Intercollegiate athletic association ” means any athletic association, athletic conference, or other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for intercollegiate athletic events in which postsecondary educational institutions participate.

(2) “ Postsecondary educational institution ” means a school which is: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia; (B) A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia; or (C) An independent or private college or university located in Georgia and eligible to be deemed an “approved school” pursuant to paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411 .

(2) “ Postsecondary educational institution ” means a school which is:

(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia;

(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia;

(B) A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia; or

(B) A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia; or

(C) An independent or private college or university located in Georgia and eligible to be deemed an “approved school” pursuant to paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411 .

(C) An independent or private college or university located in Georgia and eligible to be deemed an “approved school” pursuant to paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411 .

(3) “ Student athlete ” means a student enrolled at a postsecondary educational institution who participates in or is eligible to participate in any intercollegiate athletic program at such institution. A person who is permanently ineligible to participate in a particular intercollegiate athletic program is not a student athlete for the purposes of such athletic program.

(3) “ Student athlete ” means a student enrolled at a postsecondary educational institution who participates in or is eligible to participate in any intercollegiate athletic program at such institution. A person who is permanently ineligible to participate in a particular intercollegiate athletic program is not a student athlete for the purposes of such athletic program.

(4) “ Team contract ” means any written agreement between a student athlete and a postsecondary educational institution, or a division, department, program, or team thereof, which includes goals and objectives, standards, prohibitions, rules, or expectations applicable to the student athlete.

(4) “ Team contract ” means any written agreement between a student athlete and a postsecondary educational institution, or a division, department, program, or team thereof, which includes goals and objectives, standards, prohibitions, rules, or expectations applicable to the student athlete.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-989
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-989
Status: in_force

The funds necessary for the operation of the commission shall come from funds specifically appropriated or otherwise made available to the Professional Standards Commission.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-926 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-926
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-926
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart, the board shall deposit into the Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund created by Code Section 45-18-101 the individual contributions by retirees and the employer contributions respecting retirees provided for by this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-287 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-287
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-287
Status: in_force

For the purpose of applying for, receiving, and repaying any educational loan under this part, all persons of any age shall be deemed to have full legal capacity to act and shall have all the rights, powers, privileges, and obligations of a person of legal age with respect thereto; and any person otherwise qualifying to receive an educational loan under this part shall not be disqualified by reason of age.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-919 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-919
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-919
Status: in_force

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 investments shall accrue to the health insurance fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer, as provided in this Code section, 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 Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-560 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-560
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-560
Status: in_force

The proceeds of bonds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or combined project and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of the chairperson of the authority under such restrictions, if any, as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture mentioned in Code Section 20-2-565 may provide. If the proceeds of such bonds, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined project, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of such deficit. Unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, such additional bonds shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund, without preference or priority, as the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, the surplus shall be paid into the fund provided in Code Section 20-2-567 for the payment of principal and interest, if any, of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2095-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2095.4
Status: in_force

The state board shall adopt policies, guidelines, and standards regarding the construction of charter schools that are constructed in part with contributions made to qualified charter school organizations which, to the extent applicable, shall be consistent with state board policies, guidelines, and standards governing construction of other public schools. The state board shall compile an annual report to the Governor forecasting the amount of requests for matching funds made pursuant to this article. Such report shall be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-8 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-8
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-8
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may authorize any member of the state board to travel within or outside this state if necessary to obtain information for the guidance of the state board; provided, however, no member shall be authorized to make commitments for the state board on any matter that requires action of the state board as provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-53 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-53
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-53
Status: in_force

All appropriations for the use of any or all institutions in the university system shall be paid to the board of regents in a lump sum, with the power and authority in said board to allocate or distribute them among the institutions under its control in such a way and manner and in such amount or amounts as will further an efficient and economical administration of the system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-12-8 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-12-8
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-12-8
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall make an annual report to the General Assembly which shall include a report on all funds and properties received or disbursed under this chapter. The board of regents shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2063-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2063.3
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education and the State Charter Schools Commission shall jointly establish a code of principles and standards of charter school authorizing to guide local boards of education, the state board, and the State Charter Schools Commission in meeting high-quality authorizing practices. The principles and standards established by the state board and the State Charter Schools Commission shall include: (1) Maintaining high standards for approving charter petitions; (2) Establishing high academic, financial, and operational performance standards for charter schools; (3) Annually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting charter school progress in meeting academic, financial, and operational performance standards, including ensuring that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, that it has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies; (4) Upholding charter school autonomy in school governance, instructional program implementation, personnel, and budgeting; (5) Protecting students and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations to all students; and (6) Protecting the public interest and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations of governance, management, and oversight of public funds.

(a) The State Board of Education and the State Charter Schools Commission shall jointly establish a code of principles and standards of charter school authorizing to guide local boards of education, the state board, and the State Charter Schools Commission in meeting high-quality authorizing practices. The principles and standards established by the state board and the State Charter Schools Commission shall include:

(1) Maintaining high standards for approving charter petitions;

(1) Maintaining high standards for approving charter petitions;

(2) Establishing high academic, financial, and operational performance standards for charter schools;

(2) Establishing high academic, financial, and operational performance standards for charter schools;

(3) Annually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting charter school progress in meeting academic, financial, and operational performance standards, including ensuring that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, that it has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies;

(3) Annually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting charter school progress in meeting academic, financial, and operational performance standards, including ensuring that a local school system has not been designated as a high-risk local school system by the Department of Audits and Accounts pursuant to Code Section 20-2-67 , or if it has been designated as a high-risk local school system, that it has a written corrective action plan in place and that local school system board members and appropriate personnel participate in required training to address the deficiencies;

(4) Upholding charter school autonomy in school governance, instructional program implementation, personnel, and budgeting;

(4) Upholding charter school autonomy in school governance, instructional program implementation, personnel, and budgeting;

(5) Protecting students and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations to all students; and

(5) Protecting students and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations to all students; and

(6) Protecting the public interest and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations of governance, management, and oversight of public funds.

(6) Protecting the public interest and holding charter schools accountable for their obligations of governance, management, and oversight of public funds.

(b)(1) The State Board of Education shall provide for the annual review of local boards of education by an independent party for adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing practices adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The State Board of Education shall ensure that any independent party reviewing local boards of education pursuant to this paragraph has a demonstrated history of evaluating charter school authorizers for quality authorizing practices. (2) A charter school authorized by a local board of education that fails to meet the principles and standards of charter school authorizing on its annual evaluation for two consecutive years may petition to transfer its charter authorization to the State Charter Schools Commission. (3) In its discretion, the State Charter Schools Commission may approve a charter school petitioning for authorization pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection for an initial charter term of up to five years if, based on the charter school's prior performance, it is likely to meet the commission's comprehensive performance framework if approved. If the State Charter Schools Commission approves the transfer of a petitioning charter school to its jurisdiction, the local board shall terminate the existing charter pursuant to the terms of the charter and a new charter shall be established between the charter school and the State Charter Schools Commission. If the State Charter Schools Commission declines to authorize the charter school, the charter school shall continue to operate under the terms of its charter with the local board of education. The requirements of Code Section 20-2-2085 shall not apply to local charter schools petitioning for authorization to the State Charter Schools Commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. On and after July 1, 2017, the terms of any charter entered into or renewed between a local board and a local charter school shall include a provision for termination if the local board fails to meet the principles and standards of charter school authorizing on its annual evaluation for two consecutive years.

(b)(1) The State Board of Education shall provide for the annual review of local boards of education by an independent party for adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing practices adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The State Board of Education shall ensure that any independent party reviewing local boards of education pursuant to this paragraph has a demonstrated history of evaluating charter school authorizers for quality authorizing practices.

(b)(1) The State Board of Education shall provide for the annual review of local boards of education by an independent party for adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing practices adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The State Board of Education shall ensure that any independent party reviewing local boards of education pursuant to this paragraph has a demonstrated history of evaluating charter school authorizers for quality authorizing practices.

(2) A charter school authorized by a local board of education that fails to meet the principles and standards of charter school authorizing on its annual evaluation for two consecutive years may petition to transfer its charter authorization to the State Charter Schools Commission.

(2) A charter school authorized by a local board of education that fails to meet the principles and standards of charter school authorizing on its annual evaluation for two consecutive years may petition to transfer its charter authorization to the State Charter Schools Commission.

(3) In its discretion, the State Charter Schools Commission may approve a charter school petitioning for authorization pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection for an initial charter term of up to five years if, based on the charter school's prior performance, it is likely to meet the commission's comprehensive performance framework if approved. If the State Charter Schools Commission approves the transfer of a petitioning charter school to its jurisdiction, the local board shall terminate the existing charter pursuant to the terms of the charter and a new charter shall be established between the charter school and the State Charter Schools Commission. If the State Charter Schools Commission declines to authorize the charter school, the charter school shall continue to operate under the terms of its charter with the local board of education. The requirements of Code Section 20-2-2085 shall not apply to local charter schools petitioning for authorization to the State Charter Schools Commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. On and after July 1, 2017, the terms of any charter entered into or renewed between a local board and a local charter school shall include a provision for termination if the local board fails to meet the principles and standards of charter school authorizing on its annual evaluation for two consecutive years.

(3) In its discretion, the State Charter Schools Commission may approve a charter school petitioning for authorization pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection for an initial charter term of up to five years if, based on the charter school's prior performance, it is likely to meet the commission's comprehensive performance framework if approved. If the State Charter Schools Commission approves the transfer of a petitioning charter school to its jurisdiction, the local board shall terminate the existing charter pursuant to the terms of the charter and a new charter shall be established between the charter school and the State Charter Schools Commission. If the State Charter Schools Commission declines to authorize the charter school, the charter school shall continue to operate under the terms of its charter with the local board of education. The requirements of Code Section 20-2-2085 shall not apply to local charter schools petitioning for authorization to the State Charter Schools Commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. On and after July 1, 2017, the terms of any charter entered into or renewed between a local board and a local charter school shall include a provision for termination if the local board fails to meet the principles and standards of charter school authorizing on its annual evaluation for two consecutive years.

(c) The State Charter Schools Commission shall ensure that its adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing practices is annually reviewed by an independent body that has a demonstrated history of evaluating charter school authorizers for quality authorizing practices.

(c) The State Charter Schools Commission shall ensure that its adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing practices is annually reviewed by an independent body that has a demonstrated history of evaluating charter school authorizers for quality authorizing practices.

(d) The State Board of Education shall provide for or approve training for its staff and local board of education members on the principles and standards of charter school authorizers. The State Board of Education may incorporate training on the principles and standards into the training programs for staff and local board of education members adopted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-230 . The annual evaluation of local boards of education for adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing conducted pursuant to this Code section shall detail the participation of the local board of education in training on the principles and standards of charter school authorizers.

(d) The State Board of Education shall provide for or approve training for its staff and local board of education members on the principles and standards of charter school authorizers. The State Board of Education may incorporate training on the principles and standards into the training programs for staff and local board of education members adopted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-230 . The annual evaluation of local boards of education for adherence to the principles and standards of charter school authorizing conducted pursuant to this Code section shall detail the participation of the local board of education in training on the principles and standards of charter school authorizers.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-637 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-637
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-637
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have authority to establish a comprehensive investment plan for the purposes of this article and to invest any funds of the trust fund through the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall invest the trust fund moneys pursuant to an investment policy adopted by the board. Notwithstanding any state law to the contrary, the board, through the state treasurer, shall invest or cause to be invested amounts on deposit in the trust fund, including the program account, in a manner reasonable and appropriate to achieve the objectives of the plan, exercising the discretion and care of a prudent person in similar circumstances with similar objectives. The board shall give due consideration to the risk of, expected rate of return of, term or maturity of, diversification of total investments of, liquidity of, and anticipated investments in and withdrawals from the trust fund.

(a) The board shall have authority to establish a comprehensive investment plan for the purposes of this article and to invest any funds of the trust fund through the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall invest the trust fund moneys pursuant to an investment policy adopted by the board. Notwithstanding any state law to the contrary, the board, through the state treasurer, shall invest or cause to be invested amounts on deposit in the trust fund, including the program account, in a manner reasonable and appropriate to achieve the objectives of the plan, exercising the discretion and care of a prudent person in similar circumstances with similar objectives. The board shall give due consideration to the risk of, expected rate of return of, term or maturity of, diversification of total investments of, liquidity of, and anticipated investments in and withdrawals from the trust fund.

(b) All contractors, vendors, or other service providers, including, but not limited to, financial organizations, investments, and investment options shall be selected by competitive solicitation, unless otherwise directed by the board.

(b) All contractors, vendors, or other service providers, including, but not limited to, financial organizations, investments, and investment options shall be selected by competitive solicitation, unless otherwise directed by the board.

(c) All investments shall be marked clearly to indicate ownership by the plan and, to the extent possible, shall be registered in the name of the plan.

(c) All investments shall be marked clearly to indicate ownership by the plan and, to the extent possible, shall be registered in the name of the plan.

(d) Subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this Code section, the board may sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments of the plan if the sale, assignment, or transfer has the majority approval of the entire board. The board may employ or contract with financial organizations, investment managers, evaluation services, or other such services as determined by the board to be necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the program.

(d) Subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this Code section, the board may sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments of the plan if the sale, assignment, or transfer has the majority approval of the entire board. The board may employ or contract with financial organizations, investment managers, evaluation services, or other such services as determined by the board to be necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the program.

(e) Members and employees of the board shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45, relating to codes of ethics and conflicts of interest.

(e) Members and employees of the board shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45, relating to codes of ethics and conflicts of interest.

(f) The board shall establish criteria for financial organizations, investment managers, mutual funds, or other such entities to act as contractors or consultants to the board. The board may contract, either directly or through such contractors or consultants, to provide such services as may be a part of the comprehensive investment plan or as may be deemed necessary or proper by the board, including without limitation providing consolidated billing, individual and collective record keeping and accounting, and asset purchase, control, and safekeeping.

(f) The board shall establish criteria for financial organizations, investment managers, mutual funds, or other such entities to act as contractors or consultants to the board. The board may contract, either directly or through such contractors or consultants, to provide such services as may be a part of the comprehensive investment plan or as may be deemed necessary or proper by the board, including without limitation providing consolidated billing, individual and collective record keeping and accounting, and asset purchase, control, and safekeeping.

(g) No account owner, account contributor, or beneficiary shall directly or indirectly direct the investment of any account except as may be permitted under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(g) No account owner, account contributor, or beneficiary shall directly or indirectly direct the investment of any account except as may be permitted under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law.

(h) The board may approve different investment plans and options to be offered to participants to the extent permitted under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law and consistent with the objectives of this article, and the board may require the assistance of investment counseling before participation in different options.

(h) The board may approve different investment plans and options to be offered to participants to the extent permitted under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable federal law and consistent with the objectives of this article, and the board may require the assistance of investment counseling before participation in different options.

(i) No account owner or designated beneficiary shall pledge any interest in the program or any portion thereof as security for a loan.

(i) No account owner or designated beneficiary shall pledge any interest in the program or any portion thereof as security for a loan.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-520 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-520
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-520
Status: in_force

(a) The county boards of education shall have the power to purchase, lease, or rent school sites; build, repair, or rent schoolhouses; purchase maps, globes, and school furniture; and make all arrangements necessary to the efficient operation of the schools. Such county boards are invested with the title, care, and custody of all schoolhouses or other property, with the power to control such property in such manner as they think will best serve the interests of the public schools; and when, in the opinion of the county board, any schoolhouse site has become unnecessary or inconvenient, they may sell it in the name of the county board; and the conveyance for any such sale shall be executed by the president or secretary of the county board, according to the order of the county board. Such county boards shall have the power to receive any gift, grant, donation, or devise made for the use of the public schools within the respective counties; and all conveyances of real estate which may be made to such a county board shall vest the property in such county board and its successors in office. Such county board may provide for the building of schoolhouses by a tax on all property located in the county and outside the territorial limits of any independent school system. The construction of all public school buildings must be approved by the county school superintendent and county board and must be according to the plans furnished by the county school authorities and the State Board of Education. All public school construction contracts in excess of $100,000.00 shall be publicly advertised and awarded through an open and competitive process, regardless of the funding source.

(a) The county boards of education shall have the power to purchase, lease, or rent school sites; build, repair, or rent schoolhouses; purchase maps, globes, and school furniture; and make all arrangements necessary to the efficient operation of the schools. Such county boards are invested with the title, care, and custody of all schoolhouses or other property, with the power to control such property in such manner as they think will best serve the interests of the public schools; and when, in the opinion of the county board, any schoolhouse site has become unnecessary or inconvenient, they may sell it in the name of the county board; and the conveyance for any such sale shall be executed by the president or secretary of the county board, according to the order of the county board. Such county boards shall have the power to receive any gift, grant, donation, or devise made for the use of the public schools within the respective counties; and all conveyances of real estate which may be made to such a county board shall vest the property in such county board and its successors in office. Such county board may provide for the building of schoolhouses by a tax on all property located in the county and outside the territorial limits of any independent school system. The construction of all public school buildings must be approved by the county school superintendent and county board and must be according to the plans furnished by the county school authorities and the State Board of Education. All public school construction contracts in excess of $100,000.00 shall be publicly advertised and awarded through an open and competitive process, regardless of the funding source.

(b) If a schoolhouse site has become unnecessary or inconvenient, as provided by subsection (a) of this Code section, and if the state or the county or municipality whose territorial boundaries include such schoolhouse site needs such site for any governmental purpose, then the county board may sell or convey such schoolhouse site to the state or such county or municipality for such consideration and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be determined by such county board.

(b) If a schoolhouse site has become unnecessary or inconvenient, as provided by subsection (a) of this Code section, and if the state or the county or municipality whose territorial boundaries include such schoolhouse site needs such site for any governmental purpose, then the county board may sell or convey such schoolhouse site to the state or such county or municipality for such consideration and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be determined by such county board.

(c) In addition to school property and facilities provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, a county board of education or an area board of education is authorized to expend educational funds available to it for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and selling real or personal property in connection with its secondary and postsecondary vocational education curricula or program.

(c) In addition to school property and facilities provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, a county board of education or an area board of education is authorized to expend educational funds available to it for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and selling real or personal property in connection with its secondary and postsecondary vocational education curricula or program.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-14 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-14
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-14
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to receive, accept, hold, and operate, on behalf of the state, donations, grants, gifts, devises, and bequests of real, personal, and mixed property of every kind and character; to lease, manage, and otherwise administer such property for the use, benefit, and behalf of the public school system of Georgia; and to accept on behalf of the state any funds which may be now or hereafter provided for, or be, or hereafter become available or allotted to the state by virtue of any appropriation by Congress or under any governmental regulation, order, or declaration of policy for either vocational or other educational purposes conducted either in or out of school, in connection with, or as an incident of, any program of vocational education now or hereafter established as essential to national defense either for industrial or agricultural occupations, and whether as part of a federal or a state program or a combination of both, in furtherance of vocational educational objectives generally. The state board is authorized to acquire and hold title for and on behalf of the state for the benefit of the public school system thereof any equipment or supplies, both permanent and expendable, that may be necessary for such purposes; to act as the contracting agent therefor and the custodian thereof; to delegate, in whole or in part, any function or activity enumerated or contemplated under this Code section; to contract with and cooperate with any department, agency, or instrumentality, either of the state or of the United States in any manner which shall be requisite or incident to this Code section and which in the judgment of the state board may be deemed proper for the carrying into effect of the purposes of this article; and to use so much of the public school fund or other funds appropriated by the General Assembly as may be necessary to match any such federal aid or to meet the terms of any past, present, or future grant to the state or any local school unit whereby the state or any local school unit, respectively, may be enabled to derive full advantage of the benefits thereof to the state as contemplated under the terms and provisions of any such grant for educational purposes.

(a) The State Board of Education is authorized to receive, accept, hold, and operate, on behalf of the state, donations, grants, gifts, devises, and bequests of real, personal, and mixed property of every kind and character; to lease, manage, and otherwise administer such property for the use, benefit, and behalf of the public school system of Georgia; and to accept on behalf of the state any funds which may be now or hereafter provided for, or be, or hereafter become available or allotted to the state by virtue of any appropriation by Congress or under any governmental regulation, order, or declaration of policy for either vocational or other educational purposes conducted either in or out of school, in connection with, or as an incident of, any program of vocational education now or hereafter established as essential to national defense either for industrial or agricultural occupations, and whether as part of a federal or a state program or a combination of both, in furtherance of vocational educational objectives generally. The state board is authorized to acquire and hold title for and on behalf of the state for the benefit of the public school system thereof any equipment or supplies, both permanent and expendable, that may be necessary for such purposes; to act as the contracting agent therefor and the custodian thereof; to delegate, in whole or in part, any function or activity enumerated or contemplated under this Code section; to contract with and cooperate with any department, agency, or instrumentality, either of the state or of the United States in any manner which shall be requisite or incident to this Code section and which in the judgment of the state board may be deemed proper for the carrying into effect of the purposes of this article; and to use so much of the public school fund or other funds appropriated by the General Assembly as may be necessary to match any such federal aid or to meet the terms of any past, present, or future grant to the state or any local school unit whereby the state or any local school unit, respectively, may be enabled to derive full advantage of the benefits thereof to the state as contemplated under the terms and provisions of any such grant for educational purposes.

(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to transfer any donation, gift, devise, or bequest of real, personal, or mixed property of any kind and character held in trust by the state board to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to be managed and otherwise administered by such foundation. This subsection shall apply to any donation, gift, devise, or bequest of real, personal, or mixed property of any kind and character held in trust by the state board pursuant to Paragraph I(c), Section II, Article VIII of the Georgia Constitution , subsection (a) of this Code section, or Code Section 20-2-18 .

(b) The State Board of Education is authorized to transfer any donation, gift, devise, or bequest of real, personal, or mixed property of any kind and character held in trust by the state board to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to be managed and otherwise administered by such foundation. This subsection shall apply to any donation, gift, devise, or bequest of real, personal, or mixed property of any kind and character held in trust by the state board pursuant to Paragraph I(c), Section II, Article VIII of the Georgia Constitution , subsection (a) of this Code section, or Code Section 20-2-18 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-79 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-79
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-79
Status: in_force

(a) The athletic associations named in Code Section 20-3-78 are not agencies of the state and are not subject to the limitations, restrictions, and laws of general application imposed on state agencies by the Constitution of Georgia and the laws enacted by the General Assembly in compliance with the Constitution. The associations are authorized under their corporate charters issued by the superior courts or as otherwise incorporated pursuant to the laws of this state to make such rules and regulations for the financial operations of the associations as they deem necessary.

(a) The athletic associations named in Code Section 20-3-78 are not agencies of the state and are not subject to the limitations, restrictions, and laws of general application imposed on state agencies by the Constitution of Georgia and the laws enacted by the General Assembly in compliance with the Constitution. The associations are authorized under their corporate charters issued by the superior courts or as otherwise incorporated pursuant to the laws of this state to make such rules and regulations for the financial operations of the associations as they deem necessary.

(b) The state auditor is not required to make an audit of the accounts of the athletic associations as is required of him in connection with the financial operations of state agencies.

(b) The state auditor is not required to make an audit of the accounts of the athletic associations as is required of him in connection with the financial operations of state agencies.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to any tax money appropriated by the state.

(c) This Code section shall not apply to any tax money appropriated by the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-11-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-11-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-11-5
Status: in_force

All moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for the establishment and operation of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, together with any sums which may be appropriated by the Congress or apportioned to the state from the Treasury of the United States for purposes substantially the same as specified in this chapter, shall be paid to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the conduct of the work of the research institute authorized by this chapter, provided that the board shall formally present to the Governor its acceptance of the conditions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-501 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-501
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-501
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the board of regents to receive and pass upon, allow, or disallow all applications for scholarships; to contract, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all grants for scholarships; and to manage, operate, and control all funds appropriated for this purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-433 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-433
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-433
Status: in_force

The contract provided for in Code Section 20-2-432 shall be entered into, in the first instance, by the city board of education and county board of education or by other authorities by whatever name called having charge of the educational affairs of the city and county, respectively, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed on and shall then be approved and confirmed by the mayor and council and board of county commissioners or other authorities by whatever name called having charge of the fiscal affairs of the city and county, respectively.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-241 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-241
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-241
Status: in_force

(a) The State School Superintendent shall be the executive officer of the State Board of Education and the administrative chief executive officer of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent is authorized to organize and reorganize the Department of Education and the various offices, divisions, sections, and units thereof and to prescribe the duties, functions, and operations of each at such times and in such manner as the State School Superintendent deems necessary or desirable for the more economical or effective organization, administration, or functioning of the department. He or she shall also be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article and other school laws in accordance with such laws and with rules, regulations, policies, and standards adopted or prescribed by the state board for the implementation, administration, or enforcement of such laws.

(a) The State School Superintendent shall be the executive officer of the State Board of Education and the administrative chief executive officer of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent is authorized to organize and reorganize the Department of Education and the various offices, divisions, sections, and units thereof and to prescribe the duties, functions, and operations of each at such times and in such manner as the State School Superintendent deems necessary or desirable for the more economical or effective organization, administration, or functioning of the department. He or she shall also be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article and other school laws in accordance with such laws and with rules, regulations, policies, and standards adopted or prescribed by the state board for the implementation, administration, or enforcement of such laws.

(b) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to employ persons to serve in the five senior staff positions within the Department of Education.

(b) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to employ persons to serve in the five senior staff positions within the Department of Education.

(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent.

(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent.