O.C.G.A. § 20-4-33 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-33
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-33
Status: in_force

Employees of postsecondary technical schools governed by the system shall receive days off with pay, the total of which in any year shall not exceed the total of the number of state holidays provided by Code Section 1-4-1 and the number of annual leave days authorized by the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board. The state board may, by policy, establish conditions regulating such days off with pay. Such employees shall accrue annual leave as provided for by the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board. For the purpose of determining the number of annual leave days authorized to be accrued by the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board, years of experience in the employment of local boards of education or area postsecondary technical education boards shall be counted as years of experience in the employment of postsecondary technical schools governed by the system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-313 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-313
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-313
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a public authority, a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Georgia Student Finance Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality and a nonprofit public corporation of the state.

(a) There is created a public authority, a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Georgia Student Finance Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality and a nonprofit public corporation of the state.

(b) The authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority created by an Act approved April 25, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 683), as amended. The change of the name of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority to the Georgia Student Finance Authority and its continuation, as provided in this Code section, shall in no way affect any existing obligations, liabilities, or rights of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. All such obligations, liabilities, and rights are transferred to, vested in, and assumed by the authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section. All existing contracts and agreements between any party and the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority shall not be affected by this Code section but shall continue in full force and effect, without interruption, as contracts or agreements between such party and the authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) The authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority created by an Act approved April 25, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 683), as amended. The change of the name of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority to the Georgia Student Finance Authority and its continuation, as provided in this Code section, shall in no way affect any existing obligations, liabilities, or rights of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. All such obligations, liabilities, and rights are transferred to, vested in, and assumed by the authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section. All existing contracts and agreements between any party and the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority shall not be affected by this Code section but shall continue in full force and effect, without interruption, as contracts or agreements between such party and the authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) Right, title, interests in, and ownership of all assets of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority are transferred to and vested in the authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however: (1) That educational loan accounts, other than educational loan trust fund account moneys; moneys collected thereon; income earned thereon; state funds appropriated therefor; moneys derived therefrom; and contracts, contract rights, and choses in action in respect thereof shall be used by the authority for educational loan and operating expense purposes provided for in Subpart 3 of this part; (2) That educational loan trust fund assets and earnings thereon shall be used in accordance with the terms of agreements entered into in respect thereof; and (3) That all moneys appropriated before April 7, 1981, by the state for use by the authority for the purpose of providing designated types of scholarship or grant assistance to students pursuant to provisions of law existing prior to July 1, 1980, shall be used only for the purpose of providing the same type of designated scholarship or grant assistance to students in accordance with the provisions of this part relative to such designated scholarship or grant purposes.

(c) Right, title, interests in, and ownership of all assets of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority are transferred to and vested in the authority created by subsection (a) of this Code section; provided, however:

(1) That educational loan accounts, other than educational loan trust fund account moneys; moneys collected thereon; income earned thereon; state funds appropriated therefor; moneys derived therefrom; and contracts, contract rights, and choses in action in respect thereof shall be used by the authority for educational loan and operating expense purposes provided for in Subpart 3 of this part;

(1) That educational loan accounts, other than educational loan trust fund account moneys; moneys collected thereon; income earned thereon; state funds appropriated therefor; moneys derived therefrom; and contracts, contract rights, and choses in action in respect thereof shall be used by the authority for educational loan and operating expense purposes provided for in Subpart 3 of this part;

(2) That educational loan trust fund assets and earnings thereon shall be used in accordance with the terms of agreements entered into in respect thereof; and

(2) That educational loan trust fund assets and earnings thereon shall be used in accordance with the terms of agreements entered into in respect thereof; and

(3) That all moneys appropriated before April 7, 1981, by the state for use by the authority for the purpose of providing designated types of scholarship or grant assistance to students pursuant to provisions of law existing prior to July 1, 1980, shall be used only for the purpose of providing the same type of designated scholarship or grant assistance to students in accordance with the provisions of this part relative to such designated scholarship or grant purposes.

(3) That all moneys appropriated before April 7, 1981, by the state for use by the authority for the purpose of providing designated types of scholarship or grant assistance to students pursuant to provisions of law existing prior to July 1, 1980, shall be used only for the purpose of providing the same type of designated scholarship or grant assistance to students in accordance with the provisions of this part relative to such designated scholarship or grant purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 20-16-16 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-16-16
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-16-16
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized by this chapter, shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-357 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-357
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-357
Status: in_force

Upon termination or dissolution of the authority, all assets, rights, and properties of the authority under the authority of this subpart shall pass to and be vested in the state to be used for educational purposes, subject to the rights of lienholders and other creditors under this subpart; provided, however, that no such termination or dissolution shall take effect so long as the authority shall have bonds or notes outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-207 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-207
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-207
Status: in_force

The Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission shall cooperatively develop an online course on educator ethics. Such course shall include information on the code of ethics for educators established by the Professional Standards Commission pursuant to Code Section 20-2-984.1 . One area of emphasis in the course shall be best practices for administering state-mandated assessments.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-271 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-271
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-271
Status: in_force

(a) Each regional educational service agency shall annually develop and submit to the Department of Education for approval, with a copy to the Alliance of Education Agency Heads, a regional plan for improvement of educational efficiency and cost effectiveness of its member institutions. Each plan must include the purposes and description of the services the regional educational service agency will provide to schools identified as low-performing based on the indicators adopted under Code Section 20-14-33 and to other schools.

(a) Each regional educational service agency shall annually develop and submit to the Department of Education for approval, with a copy to the Alliance of Education Agency Heads, a regional plan for improvement of educational efficiency and cost effectiveness of its member institutions. Each plan must include the purposes and description of the services the regional educational service agency will provide to schools identified as low-performing based on the indicators adopted under Code Section 20-14-33 and to other schools.

(b) Each regional educational service agency shall introduce and provide core services for member local school systems and schools and provide core services for purchase by local school systems and schools which are not members of that regional educational service agency. These core services shall include the following: (1) Training and assistance in teaching each subject area assessed under Code Section 20-2-281 ; (2) Assistance specifically designed for any school that is rated academically failing under Code Section 20-14-33 ; (3) Training and assistance to teachers, administrators, members of local boards of education, and members of local school councils on school-based decision making and control; and (4) Assistance in complying with applicable state laws and rules of the State Board of Education and the Alliance of Education Agency Heads. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the freedom of a school system or school to purchase or refuse to purchase any core service from any regional educational service agency in this state.

(b) Each regional educational service agency shall introduce and provide core services for member local school systems and schools and provide core services for purchase by local school systems and schools which are not members of that regional educational service agency. These core services shall include the following:

(1) Training and assistance in teaching each subject area assessed under Code Section 20-2-281 ;

(1) Training and assistance in teaching each subject area assessed under Code Section 20-2-281 ;

(2) Assistance specifically designed for any school that is rated academically failing under Code Section 20-14-33 ;

(2) Assistance specifically designed for any school that is rated academically failing under Code Section 20-14-33 ;

(3) Training and assistance to teachers, administrators, members of local boards of education, and members of local school councils on school-based decision making and control; and

(3) Training and assistance to teachers, administrators, members of local boards of education, and members of local school councils on school-based decision making and control; and

(4) Assistance in complying with applicable state laws and rules of the State Board of Education and the Alliance of Education Agency Heads.

(4) Assistance in complying with applicable state laws and rules of the State Board of Education and the Alliance of Education Agency Heads.

Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the freedom of a school system or school to purchase or refuse to purchase any core service from any regional educational service agency in this state.

(c) As part of the assistance provided by a regional educational service agency under this Code section, each regional educational service agency shall provide for the establishment of instructional care teams. Upon determining that a school under its management and control is consistently underperforming or is otherwise educationally deficient, a local board of education or state charter school may request through a regional educational service agency the appointment of an instructional care team for that school. The instructional care team shall consist of such number of persons with such experience as a principal, teacher, or other education personnel so as to best address the needs of the school. Such instructional care team shall conduct an investigation into such aspects of instruction at the school as requested by the local board or state charter school, prepare a written evaluation of such aspects of the school, and make nonbinding recommendations to the local board or state charter school regarding improvements at the school. Such investigations, evaluations, and recommendations shall focus on, but not be limited to, instruction in mathematics, science, reading and other English courses, and social studies. Instructional care teams may also provide long-term and short-term follow-up assistance, such as but not limited to instruction, instructional assistance, and professional and staff development. Each regional educational service agency shall develop a registry or listing of potential instructional care team members, together with their areas of expertise, who may be available to member or nonmember local school systems and state charter schools for service on instructional care teams. Each regional educational service agency shall promulgate rules and regulations for the purchase of the services of an instructional care team, provided that nothing in this Code section shall prevent regional educational service agencies from entering into cooperative arrangements for the mutual exchange of such services. Subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, regional educational service agencies may be provided grants for the purpose of facilitating the development and implementation of instructional care teams.

(c) As part of the assistance provided by a regional educational service agency under this Code section, each regional educational service agency shall provide for the establishment of instructional care teams. Upon determining that a school under its management and control is consistently underperforming or is otherwise educationally deficient, a local board of education or state charter school may request through a regional educational service agency the appointment of an instructional care team for that school. The instructional care team shall consist of such number of persons with such experience as a principal, teacher, or other education personnel so as to best address the needs of the school. Such instructional care team shall conduct an investigation into such aspects of instruction at the school as requested by the local board or state charter school, prepare a written evaluation of such aspects of the school, and make nonbinding recommendations to the local board or state charter school regarding improvements at the school. Such investigations, evaluations, and recommendations shall focus on, but not be limited to, instruction in mathematics, science, reading and other English courses, and social studies. Instructional care teams may also provide long-term and short-term follow-up assistance, such as but not limited to instruction, instructional assistance, and professional and staff development. Each regional educational service agency shall develop a registry or listing of potential instructional care team members, together with their areas of expertise, who may be available to member or nonmember local school systems and state charter schools for service on instructional care teams. Each regional educational service agency shall promulgate rules and regulations for the purchase of the services of an instructional care team, provided that nothing in this Code section shall prevent regional educational service agencies from entering into cooperative arrangements for the mutual exchange of such services. Subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, regional educational service agencies may be provided grants for the purpose of facilitating the development and implementation of instructional care teams.

(d) Each regional educational service agency may provide any additional service and any assistance to its member systems and state charter schools, as determined by the board of control. Each regional educational service agency may offer any service and form of assistance provided for in this Code section for purchase by any local school system or school in this state or state charter school.

(d) Each regional educational service agency may provide any additional service and any assistance to its member systems and state charter schools, as determined by the board of control. Each regional educational service agency may offer any service and form of assistance provided for in this Code section for purchase by any local school system or school in this state or state charter school.

(e) Pursuant to rules and regulations developed by the Professional Standards Commission, each regional educational service agency shall develop programs for nontraditional alternative routes to state teacher certification as an alternative to traditional educator preparation, with special consideration provided to critical field shortages in its regional teaching workforce.

(e) Pursuant to rules and regulations developed by the Professional Standards Commission, each regional educational service agency shall develop programs for nontraditional alternative routes to state teacher certification as an alternative to traditional educator preparation, with special consideration provided to critical field shortages in its regional teaching workforce.

(f) Each regional educational service agency may acquire, lease, purchase, lease purchase, or dispose of real or personal property and may incur debts for those purposes, subject to the approval of such agency's board of control. Such property shall be held in the name of the regional educational service agency.

(f) Each regional educational service agency may acquire, lease, purchase, lease purchase, or dispose of real or personal property and may incur debts for those purposes, subject to the approval of such agency's board of control. Such property shall be held in the name of the regional educational service agency.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2113 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2113
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2113
Status: in_force

(a) The resident school system shall provide specific written notice of the options available under this article to the parent at the initial Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting in which a disability of the parent's child is identified or at the time the child is determined to be eligible for accommodations or services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Thereafter, the resident school system shall annually notify prior to the beginning of each school year the parent of a student with a disability by letter, electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent under this article.

(a) The resident school system shall provide specific written notice of the options available under this article to the parent at the initial Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting in which a disability of the parent's child is identified or at the time the child is determined to be eligible for accommodations or services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Thereafter, the resident school system shall annually notify prior to the beginning of each school year the parent of a student with a disability by letter, electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent under this article.

(b)(1) The parent may choose for the student to attend another public school within the resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan. If the parent chooses this option, then the parent shall be responsible for transportation to such school. The student may attend such public school pursuant to this paragraph until the student completes all grades of the school, graduates, or reaches the age of 21, whichever occurs first, in accordance with federal and state requirements for disabled students; (2) The parent may choose to enroll the student in and transport the student to a public school outside of the student's resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan. The nonresident public school system may accept the student, and if it does, such system shall report the student for purposes of funding to the department; (3) The parent may choose for the student to attend one of the state schools for the deaf and blind operated by the State Board of Education, if appropriate for the student's needs. Funding for such students shall be provided in accordance with Code Section 20-2-302 ; or (4) The parent may request and receive from the department a scholarship for the student to enroll in and attend a participating private school in accordance with this article.

(b)(1) The parent may choose for the student to attend another public school within the resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan. If the parent chooses this option, then the parent shall be responsible for transportation to such school. The student may attend such public school pursuant to this paragraph until the student completes all grades of the school, graduates, or reaches the age of 21, whichever occurs first, in accordance with federal and state requirements for disabled students;

(b)(1) The parent may choose for the student to attend another public school within the resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan. If the parent chooses this option, then the parent shall be responsible for transportation to such school. The student may attend such public school pursuant to this paragraph until the student completes all grades of the school, graduates, or reaches the age of 21, whichever occurs first, in accordance with federal and state requirements for disabled students;

(2) The parent may choose to enroll the student in and transport the student to a public school outside of the student's resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan. The nonresident public school system may accept the student, and if it does, such system shall report the student for purposes of funding to the department;

(2) The parent may choose to enroll the student in and transport the student to a public school outside of the student's resident school system which has available space and which has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan. The nonresident public school system may accept the student, and if it does, such system shall report the student for purposes of funding to the department;

(3) The parent may choose for the student to attend one of the state schools for the deaf and blind operated by the State Board of Education, if appropriate for the student's needs. Funding for such students shall be provided in accordance with Code Section 20-2-302 ; or

(3) The parent may choose for the student to attend one of the state schools for the deaf and blind operated by the State Board of Education, if appropriate for the student's needs. Funding for such students shall be provided in accordance with Code Section 20-2-302 ; or

(4) The parent may request and receive from the department a scholarship for the student to enroll in and attend a participating private school in accordance with this article.

(4) The parent may request and receive from the department a scholarship for the student to enroll in and attend a participating private school in accordance with this article.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-22 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-22
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-22
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

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

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

(2) “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(2) “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(3) “Convicted” or “conviction” refers to a plea of guilty, a finding of guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere or affording of first offender treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction, irrespective of the pendency or availability of any appeal or application for collateral relief.

(3) “Convicted” or “conviction” refers to a plea of guilty, a finding of guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere or affording of first offender treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction, irrespective of the pendency or availability of any appeal or application for collateral relief.

(4) “Dangerous drug” means any drug or substance defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71 .

(4) “Dangerous drug” means any drug or substance defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71 .

(5) “Date of conviction” means the date that the trial court determines guilt and enters judgment thereon or the date on which the court accepts a plea of nolo contendere or formally allows a person to receive first offender treatment.

(5) “Date of conviction” means the date that the trial court determines guilt and enters judgment thereon or the date on which the court accepts a plea of nolo contendere or formally allows a person to receive first offender treatment.

(6) “Marijuana” shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(6) “Marijuana” shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(7) “Nonpublic educational institution” means any postsecondary educational institution not established, operated, or governed by the State of Georgia.

(7) “Nonpublic educational institution” means any postsecondary educational institution not established, operated, or governed by the State of Georgia.

(8) “Public educational institution” means: (A) Any two-year college, college, university, or other institution of higher learning under the management and control of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and (B) Any postsecondary technical school under the management and control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

(8) “Public educational institution” means:

(A) Any two-year college, college, university, or other institution of higher learning under the management and control of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and

(A) Any two-year college, college, university, or other institution of higher learning under the management and control of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and

(B) Any postsecondary technical school under the management and control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

(B) Any postsecondary technical school under the management and control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

(9) “Student” means any person who is enrolled as a student in courses for academic credit on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or intermittent basis in any public or nonpublic educational institution.

(9) “Student” means any person who is enrolled as a student in courses for academic credit on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or intermittent basis in any public or nonpublic educational institution.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2018 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2018
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2018
Status: in_force

(a) An interlocal risk management agency shall maintain at all times an excess loss funding program acceptable to the Commissioner. An excess loss funding program may consist of excess insurance, self-funding from unobligated surplus of a fund, any combination of such excess insurance or self-funding, or any other funding program acceptable to the Commissioner.

(a) An interlocal risk management agency shall maintain at all times an excess loss funding program acceptable to the Commissioner. An excess loss funding program may consist of excess insurance, self-funding from unobligated surplus of a fund, any combination of such excess insurance or self-funding, or any other funding program acceptable to the Commissioner.

(b) The excess loss funding program of an agency shall be approved by the Commissioner as a condition to the issuance and maintenance of a certificate of authority of any agency which establishes a fund or funds authorized pursuant to this article. An agency may be permitted to purchase excess insurance: (1) From insurers authorized to transact business in this state; or (2) From approved surplus lines carriers.

(b) The excess loss funding program of an agency shall be approved by the Commissioner as a condition to the issuance and maintenance of a certificate of authority of any agency which establishes a fund or funds authorized pursuant to this article. An agency may be permitted to purchase excess insurance:

(1) From insurers authorized to transact business in this state; or

(1) From insurers authorized to transact business in this state; or

(2) From approved surplus lines carriers.

(2) From approved surplus lines carriers.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-200-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-200.1
Status: in_force

The commission shall not require a teacher from another state desiring to transfer to this state to take a test of specific subject matter or a test of broad general knowledge to obtain a renewable certificate if such teacher:

(1) Holds a valid, professional state educator's certificate or license from a state that is a party to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Contract; and

(1) Holds a valid, professional state educator's certificate or license from a state that is a party to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Contract; and

(2) Has a minimum of five years of satisfactory appraisals or ratings on any annual performance evaluations.

(2) Has a minimum of five years of satisfactory appraisals or ratings on any annual performance evaluations.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-77 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-77
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-77
Status: in_force

The board of regents is established as the coordinating agency of educational activities of the university system, utilizing the designation of the University of Georgia's College of Business Administration as a university business development center, directed toward encouraging the development and expansion of the small business sector of the economy of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-23 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-23
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-23
Status: in_force

Upon a postsecondary technical school's conversion to state management, any unexpended nonstate funds that have been collected by, appropriated for, or otherwise earmarked for use by said postsecondary technical school operated by a local board of education or an area board shall remain with that school until expended for the intended purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-50 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-50
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-50
Status: in_force

Each county of this state, exclusive of any independent school system in existence in a county, shall compose one school district and shall be confined to the control and management of a county board of education, except to the extent that area school systems are created pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-243 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-243
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-243
Status: in_force

In the event a local unit of administration shall fail to comply with any provision of this article or other school laws; any provision of rules, regulations, policies, standards, or requirements established by the State Board of Education pursuant to this article; or the terms of any contract with the state board, the state board may, in its discretion, withhold from the local unit all or any part of the state contributed Quality Basic Education Program funds allotted to the local unit under this article until full compliance is made by the local unit. The state board shall, before withholding funds, notify the local unit of its intention and state the reasons for such action. The governing board of the local unit shall be entitled to a hearing before funds are withheld, provided the local board requests a hearing within 30 days from receipt of notification. If the local governing board feels itself aggrieved by the final decision of the state board following the hearing, the local board shall have the right to obtain judicial review of the decision, on the record made before the state board, by filing an appeal in the superior court of the county of the local unit affected. The appeal shall plainly specify the decision being challenged, the questions in dispute, the decision of the state board, the relief sought by the local board, and the contentions of the local board. The appeal shall be based upon the record as a whole established at the time of the hearing before the state board. A transcript of the testimony and other evidence adduced before the state board at the time of such hearing shall be prepared and certified as true and correct by the State School Superintendent and filed in the court within 30 days after date of service of a copy of the appeal upon the superintendent or within such other time as the court may allow. The decision of the state board on appeal shall not be set aside if based upon any substantial evidence in the record, considering the record as a whole. The court may, in its discretion, whether or not prayed for in the appeal, remand the matter for future proceedings or findings on such directions or terms as may be specified in the order of the court. Proceedings for review of the final judgment of the court shall follow the same course which is now or may hereafter be prescribed for other civil actions in the superior court. No funds shall be withheld until all appeals are exhausted. Any local unit of administration which feels aggrieved by any decision of the state board shall have the right to appeal under the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-151-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-151-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-151.2
Status: in_force

For the purpose of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at the high school level, satisfactory completion, on or after January 1, 1999, of a driver education course in a driver training school and under the instruction of a driver training instructor licensed by the department under Chapter 13 of Title 43, “The Driver Training School and Commercial Driver Training School License Act,” may be accepted by the State Board of Education for one-half unit of elective credit for any student.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-450 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-450
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-450
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that certain citizens are called upon to enforce the criminal laws of this state and to protect persons and properties within the state and that they provide a valuable and vital public service to the state and to citizens and properties within the state at a great personal sacrifice and risk to their own lives and well-being. The purpose of the General Assembly, as provided for in this subpart, is to enable the authority to provide educational grant assistance to the children of such persons who are killed or permanently disabled in line of duty.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-776-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-776-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-776.3
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Levalbuterol sulfate ” means an orally inhaled medication that contains a premeasured single dose of levalbuterol sulfate or albuterol sulfate delivered by a nebulizer or compressor device or by a pressurized metered dose inhaler used to treat perceived respiratory distress including, but not limited to, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. (2) “ Licensed practitioner ” means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, an advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25 , and a physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 .

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

(1) “ Levalbuterol sulfate ” means an orally inhaled medication that contains a premeasured single dose of levalbuterol sulfate or albuterol sulfate delivered by a nebulizer or compressor device or by a pressurized metered dose inhaler used to treat perceived respiratory distress including, but not limited to, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing.

(1) “ Levalbuterol sulfate ” means an orally inhaled medication that contains a premeasured single dose of levalbuterol sulfate or albuterol sulfate delivered by a nebulizer or compressor device or by a pressurized metered dose inhaler used to treat perceived respiratory distress including, but not limited to, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing.

(2) “ Licensed practitioner ” means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, an advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25 , and a physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 .

(2) “ Licensed practitioner ” means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, an advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25 , and a physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 .

(b) A public or private school in this state may acquire and stock a supply of levalbuterol sulfate pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with Code Section 26-4-116.3 . A public or private school may designate an employee or agent trained in the possession and administration of levalbuterol sulfate to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and distribution of the levalbuterol sulfate stocked by the school.

(b) A public or private school in this state may acquire and stock a supply of levalbuterol sulfate pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with Code Section 26-4-116.3 . A public or private school may designate an employee or agent trained in the possession and administration of levalbuterol sulfate to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and distribution of the levalbuterol sulfate stocked by the school.

(c) Any school employee or agent of a public or private school who has completed training or received information pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-776.4 in recognizing the symptoms of respiratory distress and the correct method of administering the levalbuterol sulfate may: (1) Provide levalbuterol sulfate to any student such employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing a perceived respiratory distress for immediate self-administration; or (2) Administer levalbuterol sulfate to any student such employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing a perceived respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate.

(c) Any school employee or agent of a public or private school who has completed training or received information pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-776.4 in recognizing the symptoms of respiratory distress and the correct method of administering the levalbuterol sulfate may:

(1) Provide levalbuterol sulfate to any student such employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing a perceived respiratory distress for immediate self-administration; or

(1) Provide levalbuterol sulfate to any student such employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing a perceived respiratory distress for immediate self-administration; or

(2) Administer levalbuterol sulfate to any student such employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing a perceived respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate.

(2) Administer levalbuterol sulfate to any student such employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing a perceived respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate.

(d) A public or private school may enter into arrangements with manufacturers of approved levalbuterol sulfate or third-party suppliers of levalbuterol sulfate to obtain the products free of charge or at fair market or reduced prices.

(d) A public or private school may enter into arrangements with manufacturers of approved levalbuterol sulfate or third-party suppliers of levalbuterol sulfate to obtain the products free of charge or at fair market or reduced prices.

(e) No later than July 1, 2015, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall adopt regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section.

(e) No later than July 1, 2015, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall adopt regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section.

(f)(1) Any school personnel who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer levalbuterol sulfate to a student pursuant to this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of levalbuterol sulfate, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct. (2) Any licensed practitioner who prescribes levalbuterol sulfate pursuant to Code Section 26-4-116.3 for use by a school in accordance with this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of such levalbuterol sulfate, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct.

(f)(1) Any school personnel who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer levalbuterol sulfate to a student pursuant to this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of levalbuterol sulfate, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct.

(f)(1) Any school personnel who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer levalbuterol sulfate to a student pursuant to this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of levalbuterol sulfate, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct.

(2) Any licensed practitioner who prescribes levalbuterol sulfate pursuant to Code Section 26-4-116.3 for use by a school in accordance with this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of such levalbuterol sulfate, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct.

(2) Any licensed practitioner who prescribes levalbuterol sulfate pursuant to Code Section 26-4-116.3 for use by a school in accordance with this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of such levalbuterol sulfate, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-456 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-456
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-456
Status: in_force

In the event that two-thirds of the votes cast at an election held as provided in Code Sections 20-2-451 through 20-2-455 are in favor of refunding “outstanding schoolhouse bonds” and such two-thirds are also a majority of all the voters qualified to vote in the election, then the officials as named in Code Sections 20-2-451 through 20-2-455 shall so declare the result; and such officials shall have the power and authority, after validation as provided in Code Section 20-2-470 , to issue such refunding schoolhouse bonds for sale or exchange for the purpose of retiring the outstanding schoolhouse bonds in the district under all of the regulations now provided by law for school district bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-436 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-436
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-436
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a grant under this subpart shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-491 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-491
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-491
Status: in_force

(a) When a sales tax for educational purposes is imposed for capital outlay projects as provided in Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 and such tax generates or is reasonably anticipated to generate annualized proceeds of $5 million per year or more, the expenditure of tax proceeds shall be subject to an ongoing performance audit or performance review as provided in this Code section; but this Code section shall not apply if such tax generates annualized proceeds below $5 million.

(a) When a sales tax for educational purposes is imposed for capital outlay projects as provided in Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 and such tax generates or is reasonably anticipated to generate annualized proceeds of $5 million per year or more, the expenditure of tax proceeds shall be subject to an ongoing performance audit or performance review as provided in this Code section; but this Code section shall not apply if such tax generates annualized proceeds below $5 million.

(b) Each local board of education expending tax proceeds for capital outlay projects shall provide for a continuing performance audit or performance review of the expenditure of such funds. The local board of education shall contract with an outside auditor, consultant, or other provider for such performance audit or performance review. The performance audit or performance review contract shall: (1) Include a goal of ensuring to the maximum extent possible that the tax funds are expended efficiently and economically, so as to secure to the expending school district the maximum possible benefit from the tax dollars collected; (2) Provide for the issuance of periodic public reports, not less often than once annually, with respect to the extent to which expenditures are meeting the goal specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and (3) Provide for the issuance of periodic public recommendations, not less often than once annually, for improvements in meeting the goal specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) Each local board of education expending tax proceeds for capital outlay projects shall provide for a continuing performance audit or performance review of the expenditure of such funds. The local board of education shall contract with an outside auditor, consultant, or other provider for such performance audit or performance review. The performance audit or performance review contract shall:

(1) Include a goal of ensuring to the maximum extent possible that the tax funds are expended efficiently and economically, so as to secure to the expending school district the maximum possible benefit from the tax dollars collected;

(1) Include a goal of ensuring to the maximum extent possible that the tax funds are expended efficiently and economically, so as to secure to the expending school district the maximum possible benefit from the tax dollars collected;

(2) Provide for the issuance of periodic public reports, not less often than once annually, with respect to the extent to which expenditures are meeting the goal specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(2) Provide for the issuance of periodic public reports, not less often than once annually, with respect to the extent to which expenditures are meeting the goal specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(3) Provide for the issuance of periodic public recommendations, not less often than once annually, for improvements in meeting the goal specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) Provide for the issuance of periodic public recommendations, not less often than once annually, for improvements in meeting the goal specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(c) The auditor, consultant, or other provider to carry out the performance audit or performance review shall be selected through a public request for proposals process. The cost of the performance audit or performance review may be paid from the proceeds of the sales tax for educational purposes or any other available funds of the local school system.

(c) The auditor, consultant, or other provider to carry out the performance audit or performance review shall be selected through a public request for proposals process. The cost of the performance audit or performance review may be paid from the proceeds of the sales tax for educational purposes or any other available funds of the local school system.

(d) The performance audit or review shall be required when the sales tax for educational purposes is imposed in whole or in part for capital outlay projects but shall not be required when the sales tax for educational purposes is imposed for the sole purpose of retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt.

(d) The performance audit or review shall be required when the sales tax for educational purposes is imposed in whole or in part for capital outlay projects but shall not be required when the sales tax for educational purposes is imposed for the sole purpose of retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt.

(e) The requirements of this Code section shall apply with respect to any sales tax for educational purposes which is in effect on July 1, 2003, as well as any sales tax for educational purposes imposed or reimposed on or after that date.

(e) The requirements of this Code section shall apply with respect to any sales tax for educational purposes which is in effect on July 1, 2003, as well as any sales tax for educational purposes imposed or reimposed on or after that date.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-697 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-697
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-697
Status: in_force

(a) Visiting teachers and attendance officers shall receive the cooperation and assistance of all teachers and principals of public schools in the local school systems within which they are appointed to serve. It shall be the duty of the principals or local school site administrators and of the teachers of all public schools to report, in writing, to the visiting teacher or attendance officer of the local school system the names, ages, and residences of all students in attendance at their schools and classes within 30 days after the beginning of the school term or terms and to make such other reports of attendance in their schools or classes as may be required by rule or regulation of the State Board of Education. All public schools shall keep daily records of attendance, verified by the teachers certifying such records. Such reports shall be open to inspection by the visiting teacher, attendance officer, or duly authorized representative at any time during the school day. Any such attendance records and reports which identify students by name shall be used only for the purpose of providing necessary attendance information required by the state board or by law, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction, or for verification of enrollment by the Department of Driver Services for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22 . Such attendance records shall also be maintained in a format which does not identify students by name, and in this format shall be a part of the data collected for the student record component of the state-wide comprehensive educational information system pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-320 .

(a) Visiting teachers and attendance officers shall receive the cooperation and assistance of all teachers and principals of public schools in the local school systems within which they are appointed to serve. It shall be the duty of the principals or local school site administrators and of the teachers of all public schools to report, in writing, to the visiting teacher or attendance officer of the local school system the names, ages, and residences of all students in attendance at their schools and classes within 30 days after the beginning of the school term or terms and to make such other reports of attendance in their schools or classes as may be required by rule or regulation of the State Board of Education. All public schools shall keep daily records of attendance, verified by the teachers certifying such records. Such reports shall be open to inspection by the visiting teacher, attendance officer, or duly authorized representative at any time during the school day. Any such attendance records and reports which identify students by name shall be used only for the purpose of providing necessary attendance information required by the state board or by law, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction, or for verification of enrollment by the Department of Driver Services for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22 . Such attendance records shall also be maintained in a format which does not identify students by name, and in this format shall be a part of the data collected for the student record component of the state-wide comprehensive educational information system pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-320 .

(a.1) Any student shall have the right to request and receive, within three business days from the date of such request, a letter from his or her school administrator indicating that the student is enrolled full-time and has an attendance record in good standing for the current academic year.

(a.1) Any student shall have the right to request and receive, within three business days from the date of such request, a letter from his or her school administrator indicating that the student is enrolled full-time and has an attendance record in good standing for the current academic year.

(b) Any person failing to carry out the duties required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00.

(b) Any person failing to carry out the duties required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00.

(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to private schools or home study programs, and enrollment and attendance information required for private schools or home study programs and penalties for failure to comply with such requirements shall be as provided in Code Section 20-2-690 .

(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to private schools or home study programs, and enrollment and attendance information required for private schools or home study programs and penalties for failure to comply with such requirements shall be as provided in Code Section 20-2-690 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board of regents” or “board” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(1) “Board of regents” or “board” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(2) “University system” or “system” means the University System of Georgia.

(2) “University system” or “system” means the University System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-169 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-169
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-169
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in this article are made securities in which all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and all municipal subdivisions; all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business; all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also made securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and municipal subdivisions for any purpose for which the deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this state is authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-391 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-391
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-391
Status: in_force

In order for any county board of education to borrow money for the purposes stated in Code Section 20-2-390 , there shall be passed by the county board a resolution authorizing the money to be borrowed, in which resolution shall be stated the amount of money to be borrowed, the length of time it is to be used, the rate of interest to be paid, for what purpose borrowed, and from whom it is to be borrowed, which resolution shall be recorded on the minutes of the meetings of the county board by the county school superintendent.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-40 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-40
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-40
Status: in_force

(a) The operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum which was formerly under the control and supervision of the Secretary of State shall as of July 1, 2011, be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The board of regents shall designate one or more persons to carry out any duties formerly carried out by the director of the museum. The transfer shall include real property relating to the museum.

(a) The operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum which was formerly under the control and supervision of the Secretary of State shall as of July 1, 2011, be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The board of regents shall designate one or more persons to carry out any duties formerly carried out by the director of the museum. The transfer shall include real property relating to the museum.

(b) The board of regents shall maintain the exhibits for the museum and may prepare and distribute publications concerning the museum's features, prepare semitechnical materials for distribution to the schools of this state, conduct tours of the museum and state capitol, and perform such other duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised in the operation of a museum.

(b) The board of regents shall maintain the exhibits for the museum and may prepare and distribute publications concerning the museum's features, prepare semitechnical materials for distribution to the schools of this state, conduct tours of the museum and state capitol, and perform such other duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised in the operation of a museum.

(c) The board of regents is authorized to receive, on behalf of the state, any grants, donations, or gifts of money or property for use in the museum.

(c) The board of regents is authorized to receive, on behalf of the state, any grants, donations, or gifts of money or property for use in the museum.

(d) Any funds appropriated for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 .

(d) Any funds appropriated for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-295 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-295
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-295
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ military student ” means a school aged child of a military service member who lives on a military base or off-base in military housing.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ military student ” means a school aged child of a military service member who lives on a military base or off-base in military housing.

(b) Beginning in school year 2017-2018, a military student in this state shall be allowed to attend any public school that is located within the school system in which the military base or off-base military housing in which the student resides is located, provided space is available for additional enrollment. The parent shall assume the responsibility for and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school.

(b) Beginning in school year 2017-2018, a military student in this state shall be allowed to attend any public school that is located within the school system in which the military base or off-base military housing in which the student resides is located, provided space is available for additional enrollment. The parent shall assume the responsibility for and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school.

(c) Each local school system in which a military base or off-base military housing is located shall: (1) Establish a universal, streamlined process available to all students to implement the transfer requirements of this Code section; and (2) Annually notify prior to each school year the parents of each military student by letter, by electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent under this Code section.

(c) Each local school system in which a military base or off-base military housing is located shall:

(1) Establish a universal, streamlined process available to all students to implement the transfer requirements of this Code section; and

(1) Establish a universal, streamlined process available to all students to implement the transfer requirements of this Code section; and

(2) Annually notify prior to each school year the parents of each military student by letter, by electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent under this Code section.

(2) Annually notify prior to each school year the parents of each military student by letter, by electronic means, or by such other reasonable means in a timely manner of the options available to the parent under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-567 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-567
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-567
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall have the authority to grant to qualified students such scholarships as available funds allow. The board of trustees shall establish rules and regulations governing the eligibility for and awarding of such scholarships; provided, however, that all such scholarships which are funded by money appropriated by the General Assembly of Georgia shall be granted only to qualified students who are citizens and bona fide residents of this state and shall be apportioned on an equal basis by congressional district.

(a) The board of trustees shall have the authority to grant to qualified students such scholarships as available funds allow. The board of trustees shall establish rules and regulations governing the eligibility for and awarding of such scholarships; provided, however, that all such scholarships which are funded by money appropriated by the General Assembly of Georgia shall be granted only to qualified students who are citizens and bona fide residents of this state and shall be apportioned on an equal basis by congressional district.

(b) The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarships authorized by this Code section shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the board of trustees for such purposes; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the General Assembly to appropriate any such funds.

(b) The funds necessary to provide for the program of scholarships authorized by this Code section shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the board of trustees for such purposes; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the General Assembly to appropriate any such funds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-945 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-945
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-945
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education and local boards of education may adopt rules and regulations to implement this part not inconsistent with this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-13-10 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-10
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-13-10
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director and his deputy director, division directors, and other employees shall be considered state employees in the unclassified service of the merit system for the purposes of benefits administered by the merit system and for retirement purposes.

(a) The executive director and his deputy director, division directors, and other employees shall be considered state employees in the unclassified service of the merit system for the purposes of benefits administered by the merit system and for retirement purposes.

(b) Upon the assignment of the licenses held by the prior Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission to the commission created by this chapter, pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 20-13-8 , all current positions and all officers and employees previously employed, assigned, or delegated by the Department of Education and the board of regents to the prior Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission shall be transferred to the commission created by this chapter. Certain employees from the Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia who have functioned in support positions in the foundation for the benefit of the state and the prior Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission shall be employed by the commission created by this chapter subject to the operating needs of the commission.

(b) Upon the assignment of the licenses held by the prior Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission to the commission created by this chapter, pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 20-13-8 , all current positions and all officers and employees previously employed, assigned, or delegated by the Department of Education and the board of regents to the prior Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission shall be transferred to the commission created by this chapter. Certain employees from the Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia who have functioned in support positions in the foundation for the benefit of the state and the prior Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission shall be employed by the commission created by this chapter subject to the operating needs of the commission.

(c) All employees of the Department of Education transferred to the commission by the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall retain all accumulated sick and annual leave and shall be entitled to retain membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and to retain any and all rights under said retirement plan.

(c) All employees of the Department of Education transferred to the commission by the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall retain all accumulated sick and annual leave and shall be entitled to retain membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and to retain any and all rights under said retirement plan.

(d) All employees of the board of regents transferred to the commission by the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall retain all accumulated sick and annual leave and shall be entitled to retain membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and to retain any and all rights under said retirement plan.

(d) All employees of the board of regents transferred to the commission by the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall retain all accumulated sick and annual leave and shall be entitled to retain membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and to retain any and all rights under said retirement plan.

(e) All employees or officers hired or appointed by the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission on or after July 1, 1990, shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia as a condition of employment. All employees and officers of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission who are not already members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may elect to become members on or after July 1, 1990. Any officer or employee of the commission who is already a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by virtue of services with another employer shall be entitled to credit for his services and shall not suffer any loss of credit to which he is otherwise entitled. There shall be paid from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission all employer contributions required under this subsection, including employer's social security contributions. The commencement date shall be July 1, 1990.

(e) All employees or officers hired or appointed by the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission on or after July 1, 1990, shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia as a condition of employment. All employees and officers of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission who are not already members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may elect to become members on or after July 1, 1990. Any officer or employee of the commission who is already a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by virtue of services with another employer shall be entitled to credit for his services and shall not suffer any loss of credit to which he is otherwise entitled. There shall be paid from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission all employer contributions required under this subsection, including employer's social security contributions. The commencement date shall be July 1, 1990.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2067 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2067
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2067
Status: in_force

A local board of education or a school system employee who has control over personnel actions shall not take unlawful reprisal against another employee of the school system because such other employee is directly or indirectly involved with a petition to establish a charter school. A local board of education or a school system employee shall not take unlawful reprisal against an educational program of any school or school system because a petition to establish a charter school proposes the conversion of such educational program to a charter school. As used in this Code section, the term “unlawful reprisal” means an action taken by a local board of education or a school system employee as a direct result of a lawful petition to establish a charter school which action is adverse to another employee and which is not lawfully taken in response to any action or behavior of such employee or is adverse to an educational program of the school or the school system and:

(1) With respect to such other employee, results in one or more of the following: (A) Disciplinary or corrective action; (B) Transfer or reassignment, whether temporary or permanent; (C) Suspension, demotion, or dismissal; (D) An unfavorable performance evaluation; (E) A reduction in pay, benefits, or awards; (F) Elimination of the employee's position without a reduction in force by reason of lack of moneys or work; or (G) Other significant changes in duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with the employee's salary or employment classification; or

(1) With respect to such other employee, results in one or more of the following:

(A) Disciplinary or corrective action;

(A) Disciplinary or corrective action;

(B) Transfer or reassignment, whether temporary or permanent;

(B) Transfer or reassignment, whether temporary or permanent;

(C) Suspension, demotion, or dismissal;

(C) Suspension, demotion, or dismissal;

(D) An unfavorable performance evaluation;

(D) An unfavorable performance evaluation;

(E) A reduction in pay, benefits, or awards;

(E) A reduction in pay, benefits, or awards;

(F) Elimination of the employee's position without a reduction in force by reason of lack of moneys or work; or

(F) Elimination of the employee's position without a reduction in force by reason of lack of moneys or work; or

(G) Other significant changes in duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with the employee's salary or employment classification; or

(G) Other significant changes in duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with the employee's salary or employment classification; or

(2) With respect to an educational program, results in one or more of the following: (A) Suspension or termination of the educational program; (B) Transfer or reassignment of the educational program to a less favorable department; (C) Relocation of the educational program to a less favorable site within the school or school system; or (D) Significant reduction or termination of funding for the educational program, unless necessitated by unfunded mandates from federal or state decisions which result in a significant reduction in funds available to the local board of education and which result in a proportionate loss of funding for all schools in the system.

(2) With respect to an educational program, results in one or more of the following:

(A) Suspension or termination of the educational program;

(A) Suspension or termination of the educational program;

(B) Transfer or reassignment of the educational program to a less favorable department;

(B) Transfer or reassignment of the educational program to a less favorable department;

(C) Relocation of the educational program to a less favorable site within the school or school system; or

(C) Relocation of the educational program to a less favorable site within the school or school system; or

(D) Significant reduction or termination of funding for the educational program, unless necessitated by unfunded mandates from federal or state decisions which result in a significant reduction in funds available to the local board of education and which result in a proportionate loss of funding for all schools in the system.

(D) Significant reduction or termination of funding for the educational program, unless necessitated by unfunded mandates from federal or state decisions which result in a significant reduction in funds available to the local board of education and which result in a proportionate loss of funding for all schools in the system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-242 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-242
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-242
Status: in_force

Beginning in school year 2010-2011, the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall:

(1) Provide students in grades six through 12 with web based counseling advisement, career awareness inventories, and information to assist them in evaluating their academic skills and career interests; and

(1) Provide students in grades six through 12 with web based counseling advisement, career awareness inventories, and information to assist them in evaluating their academic skills and career interests; and

(2) Provide students in grades eight through 12 with a web based resource to develop a graduation plan to detail the courses necessary for a student to graduate from high school and to successfully transition to postsecondary education and the work force.

(2) Provide students in grades eight through 12 with a web based resource to develop a graduation plan to detail the courses necessary for a student to graduate from high school and to successfully transition to postsecondary education and the work force.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-720 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-720
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-720
Status: in_force

No local school system, whether county, independent, or area, shall have a policy of denying, or which effectively prevents, the parents of students who are in attendance at or who have been enrolled in any facility within such system the right to inspect and review the education records of their child. A parent shall be entitled to inspect and review only information relating to his or her own child and if any material or document in a child's record includes information on another student, such information regarding any other student shall not be made available for inspection or review except to the parents of that student. Both parents of a child shall be entitled to inspect and review the education records of their child or to be provided information concerning their child's progress. Information concerning a child's education record shall not be withheld from the noncustodial parent unless a court order has specifically removed the right of the noncustodial parent to such information or unless parental rights have been terminated. For purposes of this Code section, “education records” shall include attendance reports and records.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-40 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-40
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-40
Status: in_force

(a) GCIC and law enforcement agencies which have access to GCIC information shall cooperate with the department in performing preliminary and fingerprint records check determinations required under this article and shall provide such information so required for such records checks notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and may charge reasonable fees therefor.

(a) GCIC and law enforcement agencies which have access to GCIC information shall cooperate with the department in performing preliminary and fingerprint records check determinations required under this article and shall provide such information so required for such records checks notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and may charge reasonable fees therefor.

(b) Any person who knowingly and under false pretenses requests, obtains, or attempts to obtain GCIC information otherwise authorized to be obtained pursuant to this article, or who knowingly communicates or attempts to communicate such information obtained pursuant to this article to any person or entity except in accordance with this article, or who knowingly uses or attempts to use such information obtained pursuant to this article for any purpose other than as authorized by this article shall be fined not more than $5,000.00, imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.

(b) Any person who knowingly and under false pretenses requests, obtains, or attempts to obtain GCIC information otherwise authorized to be obtained pursuant to this article, or who knowingly communicates or attempts to communicate such information obtained pursuant to this article to any person or entity except in accordance with this article, or who knowingly uses or attempts to use such information obtained pursuant to this article for any purpose other than as authorized by this article shall be fined not more than $5,000.00, imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-173 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-173
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-173
Status: in_force

While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the power, duties, or existence of the authority or of its officers, employees, or agents or of the board of regents or of any other state agency or department shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds; and no other entity, department, agency, or authority will be created which will compete with the authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds; nor will the state itself so compete with the authority. This article shall be for the benefit of the state, the authority, and the holders of any such bonds and, upon the issuance of bonds under this article, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-59 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-59
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-59
Status: in_force

The board of education of any county school district or the governing body of any independent school system in providing an adequate public school system shall have the right and authority either alone or in conjunction with another district or system:

(1) To acquire real property and to acquire, construct, and equip buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade and to convey any such property so acquired to the board of regents, its successors, or assigns; and

(1) To acquire real property and to acquire, construct, and equip buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade and to convey any such property so acquired to the board of regents, its successors, or assigns; and

(2) To contribute funds to the board of regents, acting for and on behalf of the board of regents, to be applied toward the acquisition of real property and the acquisition, construction, and equipping of buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade.

(2) To contribute funds to the board of regents, acting for and on behalf of the board of regents, to be applied toward the acquisition of real property and the acquisition, construction, and equipping of buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade.

In addition to the foregoing powers, each such governing body shall have the right and authority to issue bonds in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this state for any of the aforesaid purposes; provided, only, that prior to exercising such right or authority, any such board of education or governing body shall have agreed by contract to convey any such property so acquired or to contribute such funds, and the board of regents, acting as aforesaid, shall have agreed to accept any such property or contribution and to acquire, construct, and equip such buildings and facilities and to operate and maintain them as a unit of the university system rather than as a part of the public school system of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-240 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-240
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-240
Status: in_force

The commission shall submit its regular and supplemental budget requests to the Governor at such times and in such form and manner as required by state law; provided, however, that the commission shall, in accordance with Code Section 50-4-3 , include in its budget requests the respective budget requests, if any, of the corporation and of the authority as prepared and submitted to the commission by the corporation and by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 20-14-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-14-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-14-5
Status: in_force

The alliance shall issue an annual report. Copies shall be distributed to each member of the General Assembly not later than the first Monday in December of every year, commencing December 2001. The report shall include:

(1) A summary of the alliance's activities, findings, recommendations, and decisions over the past year; and

(1) A summary of the alliance's activities, findings, recommendations, and decisions over the past year; and

(2) Such other matters as the alliance shall determine to include.

(2) Such other matters as the alliance shall determine to include.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-165-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-165-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-165.1
Status: in_force

In addition to the amounts earned by a charter system or a local charter school pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-161 , a charter system or a local charter school shall earn 3.785 percent of the base amount established pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-161 for each full-time equivalent student in each school within the charter system or each full-time equivalent student within the local charter school; provided, however, that no individual charter system or local charter school shall receive more than $4.5 million in a fiscal year. The State Board of Education shall directly allocate the amount of appropriated funds calculated pursuant to this Code section to each local charter school. Funds appropriated pursuant to this Code section shall be used in accordance with recommendations of the school level governing body established by the charter or to advance student achievement goals and school level governance training objectives pursuant to the charter.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-29 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-29
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-29
Status: in_force

Employees of postsecondary technical schools formerly operated by a local board of education, or area postsecondary technical education board, shall as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school make a choice as follows as to which salary and which benefit plan shall govern their employment:

(1) The salary earned as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school, whichever is later, and the benefit plan in effect as of the same date, provided that such benefits can be obtained for comparable or less cost by the system. If such benefits cannot be obtained for comparable or less cost, such employees shall receive the benefits available to state employees employed by the system. The future salaries of employees making this choice shall be governed by policies established by the state board. Employees making this choice shall have no rights to salary increases accruing from past or future conditions or changes to their former compensation plans administered by local boards of education or area postsecondary technical education boards;

(1) The salary earned as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school, whichever is later, and the benefit plan in effect as of the same date, provided that such benefits can be obtained for comparable or less cost by the system. If such benefits cannot be obtained for comparable or less cost, such employees shall receive the benefits available to state employees employed by the system. The future salaries of employees making this choice shall be governed by policies established by the state board. Employees making this choice shall have no rights to salary increases accruing from past or future conditions or changes to their former compensation plans administered by local boards of education or area postsecondary technical education boards;

(2) The salary earned as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school, whichever is later, and the benefits available to state employees employed by the system as of the same date, provided that the system may increase the salaries of employees to conform with the state board compensation plan in effect as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school. Employees making this choice shall have their compensation administered in conformity with state board policy in accordance with the state board compensation plan; or

(2) The salary earned as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school, whichever is later, and the benefits available to state employees employed by the system as of the same date, provided that the system may increase the salaries of employees to conform with the state board compensation plan in effect as of July 1, 1987, or the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school. Employees making this choice shall have their compensation administered in conformity with state board policy in accordance with the state board compensation plan; or

(3) Employees of postsecondary technical schools formerly operated by local boards of education or area postsecondary technical education boards who choose to be promoted or who request to transfer to different positions or locations shall be placed under the state board compensation plan and shall receive benefits as provided by paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(3) Employees of postsecondary technical schools formerly operated by local boards of education or area postsecondary technical education boards who choose to be promoted or who request to transfer to different positions or locations shall be placed under the state board compensation plan and shall receive benefits as provided by paragraph (2) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-830 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-830
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-830
Status: in_force

For the purpose of anticipating collection of the taxes of any year, the Governor is authorized to draw his warrant at the end of each and every month during any year, in the favor of the State School Superintendent or of the several county school superintendents and treasurers of local school systems, in the discretion of the State Board of Education, for such amount or amounts as are then due to the teachers. Such warrants shall be drawn on the funds appropriated by the legislature for any year and shall not exceed in the aggregate amount the appropriation for the public schools so made for that year. The honor of the state is pledged to the payment thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-273 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-273
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-273
Status: in_force

(a) Each board of control shall appoint and contract with a director who shall be the executive officer of the regional educational service agency. The director shall be responsible for the administration of programs and services approved by the board of control, including the Georgia Learning Resources System, except for those under contract with a local board of education serving as fiscal agents for the Georgia Learning Resources System.

(a) Each board of control shall appoint and contract with a director who shall be the executive officer of the regional educational service agency. The director shall be responsible for the administration of programs and services approved by the board of control, including the Georgia Learning Resources System, except for those under contract with a local board of education serving as fiscal agents for the Georgia Learning Resources System.

(b) The regional educational service agency staff shall consist of those individuals authorized by the board of control to provide the instructional and support services prescribed in this part.

(b) The regional educational service agency staff shall consist of those individuals authorized by the board of control to provide the instructional and support services prescribed in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-630 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-630
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-630
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-764 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-764
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-764
Status: in_force

As used in this subpart, the term:

(1) “Chronic disciplinary problem student” means a student who exhibits a pattern of behavioral characteristics which interfere with the learning process of students around him or her and which are likely to recur.

(1) “Chronic disciplinary problem student” means a student who exhibits a pattern of behavioral characteristics which interfere with the learning process of students around him or her and which are likely to recur.

(2) “Expulsion” means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester.

(2) “Expulsion” means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester.

(3) “Suspension” means the short-term suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten days or long-term suspension for more than ten days pursuant to Code Section 20-2-751 .

(3) “Suspension” means the short-term suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten days or long-term suspension for more than ten days pursuant to Code Section 20-2-751 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-766-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-766-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-766.1
Status: in_force

The local board of education may, by petition to the juvenile court, proceed against a parent or guardian as provided in this Code section. If the court finds that the parent or guardian has willfully and unreasonably failed to attend a conference requested by a principal pursuant to Code Section 20-2-765 or 20-2-766 , the court may order the parent or guardian to attend such a conference, order the parent or guardian to participate in such programs or such treatment as the court deems appropriate to improve the student's behavior, or both. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the court may impose a fine, not to exceed $500.00, on a parent or guardian who willfully disobeys an order of the court entered under this Code section. The court may use its contempt and other powers specified in Code Section 15-11-31 to enforce any order entered under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-44 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-44
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-44
Status: in_force

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia may prescribe qualifications for persons employed in the program under this article without consideration of qualifications prescribed for personnel employed in regular instructional programs.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-435 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-435
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-435
Status: in_force

When an election for the bonds provided for in Code Section 20-2-434 has been carried as provided by law, then the county and municipal authorities may thereafter each levy a tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such bonds issued by each party and the cost of maintenance of such building in addition to any other taxes they are authorized by law to levy.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-35 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-35
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-35
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the State School Superintendent to visit, as often as possible, the several counties for the purpose of examining into the administration of the school law, counseling with school officers, delivering public addresses, inspecting school operations, and doing such other acts as he may deem in the interest of public education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-4 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-4
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-4
Status: in_force

The members of the State Board of Education shall be citizens of this state who have resided in Georgia continuously for at least five years preceding their appointment. No person employed in a professional capacity by a private or public educational institution or by the Department of Education shall be eligible for appointment or to serve on the state board. No person who is or has been connected with or employed by a schoolbook publishing concern shall be eligible for membership on the state board and, if any person shall be so connected or employed after becoming a member of the state board, his place shall immediately become vacant.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-43 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-43
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-43
Status: in_force

A determination by the department regarding preliminary or fingerprint records checks under this article, or any action by the department revoking, suspending, or refusing to grant or renew a license based upon such determination, shall constitute a contested case for purposes of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” except that any hearing required to be held pursuant thereto may be held reasonably expeditiously after such determination or action by the department. It is expressly provided that upon motion from any party, the hearing officer may, in his or her discretion, consider matters in mitigation of any conviction only if all terms of probation have been successfully completed, provided that the hearing officer examines the circumstances of the case and makes an independent finding that no physical harm was done to a victim and also examines the character and employment history since the conviction and determines that there is no propensity for cruel behavior or behavior involving moral turpitude on the part of the person making a motion for an exception to sanctions normally imposed. If the hearing officer deems a hearing to be appropriate, he or she shall also notify at least 30 days prior to such hearing the office of the prosecuting attorney who initiated the prosecution of the case in question in order to allow such prosecutor to object to a possible determination that the conviction would not be a bar for the grant or continuation of a license or employment as contemplated within this chapter. If objections are made, the hearing officer shall take such objections into consideration in considering the case.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-430 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-430
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-430
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that it is essential for the national defense that persons be encouraged to consider military leadership positions as an honorable and rewarding profession and that the University of North Georgia, Georgia's only state supported military college, plays a significant role in preparing and training students for professional life in the military as a profession. It is the purpose of the General Assembly, as provided for in this subpart, to encourage students to enroll in the University of North Georgia and its military training program by providing for tuition grant assistance to such students.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-284 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-284
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-284
Status: in_force

(a) No later than July 1, 2003, each local board of education shall develop and adopt a placement and promotion policy in accordance with the criteria established by the State Board of Education as provided in Code Section 20-2-283 and consistent with the Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy.

(a) No later than July 1, 2003, each local board of education shall develop and adopt a placement and promotion policy in accordance with the criteria established by the State Board of Education as provided in Code Section 20-2-283 and consistent with the Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy.

(b) Except for those end-of-grade assessments specified in Code Section 20-2-283 , the placement and promotion policy as developed and adopted by each local board of education shall state how the end-of-grade assessments administered under Code Section 20-2-281 for grades one through eight will be weighted or otherwise utilized by the school principal or the principal's designee in determining the overall academic achievement of a student and an appropriate plan of accelerated, differentiated, or additional instruction, placement, promotion, or retention of a student.

(b) Except for those end-of-grade assessments specified in Code Section 20-2-283 , the placement and promotion policy as developed and adopted by each local board of education shall state how the end-of-grade assessments administered under Code Section 20-2-281 for grades one through eight will be weighted or otherwise utilized by the school principal or the principal's designee in determining the overall academic achievement of a student and an appropriate plan of accelerated, differentiated, or additional instruction, placement, promotion, or retention of a student.

(c) To assist each local board of education, the State Board of Education shall develop a model placement and promotion policy which may be utilized by a local board of education.

(c) To assist each local board of education, the State Board of Education shall develop a model placement and promotion policy which may be utilized by a local board of education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-4-122 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-4-122
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-4-122
Status: in_force

Staff of the Technical College System of Georgia shall provide administrative support for the Georgia Joint Defense Commission.
O.C.G.A. § 20-12-3 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-12-3
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-12-3
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the board of regents shall have the powers:

(1) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of any real and personal property;

(1) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of any real and personal property;

(2) To appoint such additional officers, who need not be members of the board of regents, as the board of regents deems advisable; to employ such experts, employees, and agents as may be, in its judgment, necessary; to fix their compensation; and to promote and discharge such officers, employees, and agents;

(2) To appoint such additional officers, who need not be members of the board of regents, as the board of regents deems advisable; to employ such experts, employees, and agents as may be, in its judgment, necessary; to fix their compensation; and to promote and discharge such officers, employees, and agents;

(3) To make such contracts as the legitimate and necessary purposes of this chapter shall require and to execute and perform such facility lease contracts with local, state, or federal government agencies; public or private colleges and universities not component units of the university system; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with all the purposes of this chapter; and to make all contracts necessary for the projects as defined and described in this article, provided that all contracts for the construction of projects shall be let by public bid upon plans and specifications approved by the board of regents or its successors in office;

(3) To make such contracts as the legitimate and necessary purposes of this chapter shall require and to execute and perform such facility lease contracts with local, state, or federal government agencies; public or private colleges and universities not component units of the university system; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with all the purposes of this chapter; and to make all contracts necessary for the projects as defined and described in this article, provided that all contracts for the construction of projects shall be let by public bid upon plans and specifications approved by the board of regents or its successors in office;

(4) To construct, erect, repair, own, maintain, add to, extend, improve, operate, and manage projects, as defined in Code Section 20-12-1 , to be located on property owned by the board of regents;

(4) To construct, erect, repair, own, maintain, add to, extend, improve, operate, and manage projects, as defined in Code Section 20-12-1 , to be located on property owned by the board of regents;

(5) To contract with other state departments, boards, commissions, agencies, bureaus, and authorities to provide for the financing or construction of projects, or both;

(5) To contract with other state departments, boards, commissions, agencies, bureaus, and authorities to provide for the financing or construction of projects, or both;

(6) To exercise any power usually possessed by other departments of the executive branch of state government;

(6) To exercise any power usually possessed by other departments of the executive branch of state government;

(7) To study and plan a complex which may include research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by local, state, or federal government agencies; the university system or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals;

(7) To study and plan a complex which may include research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by local, state, or federal government agencies; the university system or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals;

(8) To establish criteria for the participation of these various entities in the complex, to promote their participation in the complex, and to negotiate with such entities to arrange for their location in the complex;

(8) To establish criteria for the participation of these various entities in the complex, to promote their participation in the complex, and to negotiate with such entities to arrange for their location in the complex;

(9) To receive funds, facilities, land, or other support from local, state, and federal governments; from nonprofit organizations and foundations; and from business firms and individuals, in any form, such as grants, allocations, gifts, exchanges, or rentals; and

(9) To receive funds, facilities, land, or other support from local, state, and federal governments; from nonprofit organizations and foundations; and from business firms and individuals, in any form, such as grants, allocations, gifts, exchanges, or rentals; and

(10) To establish and operate one or more marine resources extension centers and in connection therewith furnish instructions and practical demonstrations in the application of marine science and techniques to vocational, industrial, and recreational utilization and development of coastal and offshore lands, waters, and resources; to contract with any public agency, department, or instrumentality or any private person or corporation for the furnishing of instructions and demonstrations in accordance with the direction and under the supervision of the board of regents.

(10) To establish and operate one or more marine resources extension centers and in connection therewith furnish instructions and practical demonstrations in the application of marine science and techniques to vocational, industrial, and recreational utilization and development of coastal and offshore lands, waters, and resources; to contract with any public agency, department, or instrumentality or any private person or corporation for the furnishing of instructions and demonstrations in accordance with the direction and under the supervision of the board of regents.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-327-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-327-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-327.1
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Technical College System of Georgia, shall facilitate and encourage industry credentialing for career, technical, and agricultural education programs utilizing existing career pathways and individual graduation plans. Further, local school systems are authorized and encouraged to align competency based career education, along with enhanced work based learning experiences, as provided for in Code Section 20-2-161.2 , to facilitate and make available to students opportunities to receive industry credentialing in critical and emerging occupations in Georgia.

(a) The State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Technical College System of Georgia, shall facilitate and encourage industry credentialing for career, technical, and agricultural education programs utilizing existing career pathways and individual graduation plans. Further, local school systems are authorized and encouraged to align competency based career education, along with enhanced work based learning experiences, as provided for in Code Section 20-2-161.2 , to facilitate and make available to students opportunities to receive industry credentialing in critical and emerging occupations in Georgia.

(b) No later than December 31, 2018, and annually thereafter, the Department of Education shall produce a report identifying the industry credentialing attainment levels for the previous calendar year. Such report shall include the current and projected regional business and industry needs for the purpose of establishing annual goals and strategies to increase attainment rates of industry credentialing, including the development of additional industry credentials to enhance current industry certified programs.

(b) No later than December 31, 2018, and annually thereafter, the Department of Education shall produce a report identifying the industry credentialing attainment levels for the previous calendar year. Such report shall include the current and projected regional business and industry needs for the purpose of establishing annual goals and strategies to increase attainment rates of industry credentialing, including the development of additional industry credentials to enhance current industry certified programs.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-660 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-660
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-660
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Student Data Privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250-18 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-250-18
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-250.18
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General of this state or the district attorney of any judicial circuit in which a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution is found, at the request of the executive director or on his or her own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this part.

(a) The Attorney General of this state or the district attorney of any judicial circuit in which a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution is found, at the request of the executive director or on his or her own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this part.

(b) Whenever it shall appear to the executive director that any person, group, or entity is about to violate or has been violating any of the provisions of this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the executive director, the executive director may, on his or her own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against such person, group, or entity for the purpose of enjoining such violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant thereto. It shall not be necessary that the executive director allege or prove that he or she has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the executive director has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law, but the executive director shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group, or entity affected. The existence of an action of the executive director with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this Code section.

(b) Whenever it shall appear to the executive director that any person, group, or entity is about to violate or has been violating any of the provisions of this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the executive director, the executive director may, on his or her own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against such person, group, or entity for the purpose of enjoining such violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant thereto. It shall not be necessary that the executive director allege or prove that he or she has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the executive director has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law, but the executive director shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group, or entity affected. The existence of an action of the executive director with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159-5 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-159-5
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-159.5
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English.

(a) There is established a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English.

(b) The purposes of the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy are as follows: (1) To encourage pupils to study foreign languages; (2) To certify attainment of biliteracy; (3) To provide employers with a method to identify people with language and biliteracy skills; (4) To provide universities with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking admission; and (5) To recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools.

(b) The purposes of the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy are as follows:

(1) To encourage pupils to study foreign languages;

(1) To encourage pupils to study foreign languages;

(2) To certify attainment of biliteracy;

(2) To certify attainment of biliteracy;

(3) To provide employers with a method to identify people with language and biliteracy skills;

(3) To provide employers with a method to identify people with language and biliteracy skills;

(4) To provide universities with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking admission; and

(4) To provide universities with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking admission; and

(5) To recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools.

(5) To recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools.

(c) In order to qualify for the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy, a high school graduate shall meet the following criteria: (1) Completion of all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above in those classes; and (2) Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, demonstrated by passing a foreign language advanced placement examination with a score of 4 or higher or an international baccalaureate examination with a score of 5 or higher; provided, however, that for languages in which an advanced placement examination is not available, the Department of Education may provide a listing of equivalent summative examinations that local school systems may use in place of such an advanced placement examination.

(c) In order to qualify for the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy, a high school graduate shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Completion of all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above in those classes; and

(1) Completion of all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above in those classes; and

(2) Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, demonstrated by passing a foreign language advanced placement examination with a score of 4 or higher or an international baccalaureate examination with a score of 5 or higher; provided, however, that for languages in which an advanced placement examination is not available, the Department of Education may provide a listing of equivalent summative examinations that local school systems may use in place of such an advanced placement examination.

(2) Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, demonstrated by passing a foreign language advanced placement examination with a score of 4 or higher or an international baccalaureate examination with a score of 5 or higher; provided, however, that for languages in which an advanced placement examination is not available, the Department of Education may provide a listing of equivalent summative examinations that local school systems may use in place of such an advanced placement examination.

(d)(1) A local school system participating in the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy program shall maintain appropriate records in order to identify pupils who have earned a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy and shall affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma or transcript of each pupil who earns such seal. (2) Local school system participation in the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy program shall be voluntary. No local school system shall be required to expend additional resources or hire additional personnel to implement the provisions of this Code section.

(d)(1) A local school system participating in the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy program shall maintain appropriate records in order to identify pupils who have earned a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy and shall affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma or transcript of each pupil who earns such seal.

(d)(1) A local school system participating in the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy program shall maintain appropriate records in order to identify pupils who have earned a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy and shall affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma or transcript of each pupil who earns such seal.

(2) Local school system participation in the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy program shall be voluntary. No local school system shall be required to expend additional resources or hire additional personnel to implement the provisions of this Code section.

(2) Local school system participation in the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy program shall be voluntary. No local school system shall be required to expend additional resources or hire additional personnel to implement the provisions of this Code section.

(e) The Department of Education shall prepare and deliver to participating local school systems an appropriate insignia to be affixed to the diploma or transcript of the pupil indicating that such pupil has been awarded a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy.

(e) The Department of Education shall prepare and deliver to participating local school systems an appropriate insignia to be affixed to the diploma or transcript of the pupil indicating that such pupil has been awarded a Georgia Seal of Biliteracy.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-2
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents shall give aid, advice, and counsel to all libraries and to communities which may propose to establish libraries as to the best means of establishing and administering them, the selection of books, cataloging, and other details of library management and shall exercise supervision over all public libraries and endeavor to improve libraries already established. The board of regents may also conduct a book-lending and information service for the benefit of the citizens of the state, free of cost except postage. The board of regents is also authorized to purchase books, periodicals, and other instructional materials for such purposes. The board of regents may also employ necessary professional and clerical staff to carry on the work as stated in this Code section and may pay their necessary traveling expenses while engaged in such work.

(a) The board of regents shall give aid, advice, and counsel to all libraries and to communities which may propose to establish libraries as to the best means of establishing and administering them, the selection of books, cataloging, and other details of library management and shall exercise supervision over all public libraries and endeavor to improve libraries already established. The board of regents may also conduct a book-lending and information service for the benefit of the citizens of the state, free of cost except postage. The board of regents is also authorized to purchase books, periodicals, and other instructional materials for such purposes. The board of regents may also employ necessary professional and clerical staff to carry on the work as stated in this Code section and may pay their necessary traveling expenses while engaged in such work.

(b) The board of regents shall have authority to accept gifts of books, money, or other property from any public or private source, including the federal government and shall have authority to perform any and all functions necessary to carry out the intention and purposes of this article.

(b) The board of regents shall have authority to accept gifts of books, money, or other property from any public or private source, including the federal government and shall have authority to perform any and all functions necessary to carry out the intention and purposes of this article.

(c) The State Library Commission is abolished, and the functions and services exercised and performed by it shall be exercised and performed by the board of regents.

(c) The State Library Commission is abolished, and the functions and services exercised and performed by it shall be exercised and performed by the board of regents.

(d) The collection of books, periodicals, documents, and other library materials held by the board of regents is designated as the State Library.

(d) The collection of books, periodicals, documents, and other library materials held by the board of regents is designated as the State Library.

(e) Each department and institution within the executive branch of state government shall make a report to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries on or before December 1 of each year containing a list by title of all public documents published or issued by such department or institution during the preceding state fiscal year. The report shall also contain a statement noting the frequency of publication of each such public document. The director of the University of Georgia Libraries may disseminate copies of the lists, or such parts thereof, in such form as the director of University of Georgia Libraries, in his or her discretion, deems shall best serve the public interest. For purposes of this article, “public documents” shall mean the books, magazines, journals, pamphlets, reports, bulletins, and other publications of any agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of state government but specifically shall not include the reports of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, the journals of the House and the Senate, or the session laws enacted by the General Assembly and shall not include forms published by any agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of state government.

(e) Each department and institution within the executive branch of state government shall make a report to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries on or before December 1 of each year containing a list by title of all public documents published or issued by such department or institution during the preceding state fiscal year. The report shall also contain a statement noting the frequency of publication of each such public document. The director of the University of Georgia Libraries may disseminate copies of the lists, or such parts thereof, in such form as the director of University of Georgia Libraries, in his or her discretion, deems shall best serve the public interest. For purposes of this article, “public documents” shall mean the books, magazines, journals, pamphlets, reports, bulletins, and other publications of any agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of state government but specifically shall not include the reports of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, the journals of the House and the Senate, or the session laws enacted by the General Assembly and shall not include forms published by any agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of state government.

(f) Each department and institution within the executive branch of state government shall submit to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries at least five copies of each of the public documents which such departments and institutions publish, within one month of its date of publication, unless the director of the University of Georgia Libraries requests additional copies of any such public documents, up to a maximum of 60 copies, in which case the number of copies requested shall be submitted.

(f) Each department and institution within the executive branch of state government shall submit to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries at least five copies of each of the public documents which such departments and institutions publish, within one month of its date of publication, unless the director of the University of Georgia Libraries requests additional copies of any such public documents, up to a maximum of 60 copies, in which case the number of copies requested shall be submitted.

(g) The Governor and all of the officers who are or may be required to make reports to the General Assembly shall furnish the director of the University of Georgia Libraries with at least five copies of each of such reports and additional copies upon request of the director of the University of Georgia Libraries.

(g) The Governor and all of the officers who are or may be required to make reports to the General Assembly shall furnish the director of the University of Georgia Libraries with at least five copies of each of such reports and additional copies upon request of the director of the University of Georgia Libraries.

(h) The Department of Administrative Services, the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and any other agency of state government which prints public documents shall furnish to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries on a monthly basis a record of all public documents which have been printed or scheduled for printing by that agency during the preceding month.

(h) The Department of Administrative Services, the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and any other agency of state government which prints public documents shall furnish to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries on a monthly basis a record of all public documents which have been printed or scheduled for printing by that agency during the preceding month.

(i) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries shall have the authority to supply copies of public documents to any state institution, public library, or public school in this state or to any other institution of learning which maintains a library, if such copies are available. Such copies may be furnished for a reasonable cost or free of charge or for the cost of postage or shipping, as the director of the University of Georgia Libraries deems appropriate.

(i) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries shall have the authority to supply copies of public documents to any state institution, public library, or public school in this state or to any other institution of learning which maintains a library, if such copies are available. Such copies may be furnished for a reasonable cost or free of charge or for the cost of postage or shipping, as the director of the University of Georgia Libraries deems appropriate.

(j) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries shall have the authority to act as the exchange agent of this state for the purpose of a regular exchange between this state and other states of public documents. The several state departments and institutions are required to deposit with the director of the University of Georgia Libraries for that purpose up to 50 copies of each of their public documents, as may be specified by the director of the University of Georgia Libraries.

(j) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries shall have the authority to act as the exchange agent of this state for the purpose of a regular exchange between this state and other states of public documents. The several state departments and institutions are required to deposit with the director of the University of Georgia Libraries for that purpose up to 50 copies of each of their public documents, as may be specified by the director of the University of Georgia Libraries.

(k) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries may transfer books and other library holdings to the Division of Archives and History, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, or other public libraries. Books and other library holdings which are obsolete, defective, worn out, or surplus, or otherwise in the discretion of the director of the University of Georgia Libraries are not required, may be sold, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of by the director of the University of Georgia Libraries, without the need to comply with the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 relating to the disposition of surplus state books.

(k) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries may transfer books and other library holdings to the Division of Archives and History, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, or other public libraries. Books and other library holdings which are obsolete, defective, worn out, or surplus, or otherwise in the discretion of the director of the University of Georgia Libraries are not required, may be sold, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of by the director of the University of Georgia Libraries, without the need to comply with the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 relating to the disposition of surplus state books.

(l) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries shall have the authority to employ the necessary personnel, including documents librarians and other professional personnel, to carry out the powers and duties set forth in this Code section.

(l) The director of the University of Georgia Libraries shall have the authority to employ the necessary personnel, including documents librarians and other professional personnel, to carry out the powers and duties set forth in this Code section.

(m) Any person or agency required by the provisions of this Code section to submit to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries copies of documents shall also submit such documents in such electronic form as the director shall specify, if such electronic form is readily available.

(m) Any person or agency required by the provisions of this Code section to submit to the director of the University of Georgia Libraries copies of documents shall also submit such documents in such electronic form as the director shall specify, if such electronic form is readily available.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2020 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2020
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2020
Status: in_force

The exercise by a board of education or school system of the authority provided in this article shall not constitute the provision of liability insurance protection under Article I, Section II, Paragraph IX of the Constitution of the State of Georgia . The participation by a board of education or school system as a member of an agency authorized by this chapter shall not constitute the obtaining of liability insurance and no sovereign immunity of a board of education or school system shall be waived on account of such participation.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-923 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-923
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-923
Status: in_force

Local school boards shall have the option to determine whether or not the public school employees within their respective systems shall be covered under this subpart.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-163 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-163
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-163
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under this article shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the state or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state, but such bonds shall be payable solely from the fund provided for in Code Section 20-3-166 ; and the issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment; and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this Code section; provided, however, such funds as may be received from state appropriations or from any other source are declared to be available and may be used by the board of regents for the performance of any lease contract entered into by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-239 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-239
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-239
Status: in_force

The state auditor shall make an annual financial audit of the books, accounts, and records of the commission. The state auditor shall maintain a copy of the audit report on file in his or her office, make copies of the report available for inspection by the general public, and furnish a copy of the report to the commission, to members of the board of commissioners, and to the Governor and shall notify the members of the General Assembly of the availability of the report in the manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-405-6 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-405-6
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-405.6
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall by rule and regulation establish a repayment schedule or schedules for EPS Student Loans. Students shall be required to pay accrued interest annually on the loan or loans while attending a postsecondary institution except in cases of financial hardship. Students shall not be required to begin the repayment of the principal of such loans until the earliest occurrence of one of the following: (1) The student completes his or her course of study; (2) The student graduates from an eligible postsecondary institution; (3) A calendar year has passed since the student borrowed the maximum amount of EPS loans for the degree the student is seeking under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-405.2 ; or (4) The student has not been enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution for two academic quarters or two academic semesters.

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

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

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

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

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

(3) A calendar year has passed since the student borrowed the maximum amount of EPS loans for the degree the student is seeking under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-405.2 ; or

(3) A calendar year has passed since the student borrowed the maximum amount of EPS loans for the degree the student is seeking under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-405.2 ; or

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

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

(b) If the student defaults on the repayment of one or more EPS loans, the interest rate for such loan or loans shall be converted to the reasonable interest rate as defined in Code Section 20-3-405.1 .

(b) If the student defaults on the repayment of one or more EPS loans, the interest rate for such loan or loans shall be converted to the reasonable interest rate as defined in Code Section 20-3-405.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-324-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-324.2
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education is authorized to provide guidance for the placement of video monitoring cameras and equipment by a school in self-contained classrooms in which students receive special education services. The Department of Education is authorized to approve local school systems for participation and may approve local school systems which already utilize video monitoring cameras and equipment in their special education self-contained classrooms through an application process. The department or an approved local school system may approve schools in the local school system for participation. A local school system or school may, in its sole discretion, agree to participate.

(a) The Department of Education is authorized to provide guidance for the placement of video monitoring cameras and equipment by a school in self-contained classrooms in which students receive special education services. The Department of Education is authorized to approve local school systems for participation and may approve local school systems which already utilize video monitoring cameras and equipment in their special education self-contained classrooms through an application process. The department or an approved local school system may approve schools in the local school system for participation. A local school system or school may, in its sole discretion, agree to participate.

(b) Participating local school systems or schools shall provide, at a minimum, for: (1) Prior notice of the placement of video monitoring cameras to the parents or guardians of each student in the approved classrooms; (2) The retention of videos recorded from video monitoring cameras placed pursuant to this Code section for no less than three months nor more than 12 months from the date of the recording; (3) The coverage by video monitoring cameras of all areas of the approved classrooms, to the extent practical; and (4) Procedures and requirements to protect the confidentiality of student records contained in videos recorded from video monitoring cameras placed pursuant to this Code section in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Article 15 of this chapter.

(b) Participating local school systems or schools shall provide, at a minimum, for:

(1) Prior notice of the placement of video monitoring cameras to the parents or guardians of each student in the approved classrooms;

(1) Prior notice of the placement of video monitoring cameras to the parents or guardians of each student in the approved classrooms;

(2) The retention of videos recorded from video monitoring cameras placed pursuant to this Code section for no less than three months nor more than 12 months from the date of the recording;

(2) The retention of videos recorded from video monitoring cameras placed pursuant to this Code section for no less than three months nor more than 12 months from the date of the recording;

(3) The coverage by video monitoring cameras of all areas of the approved classrooms, to the extent practical; and

(3) The coverage by video monitoring cameras of all areas of the approved classrooms, to the extent practical; and

(4) Procedures and requirements to protect the confidentiality of student records contained in videos recorded from video monitoring cameras placed pursuant to this Code section in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Article 15 of this chapter.

(4) Procedures and requirements to protect the confidentiality of student records contained in videos recorded from video monitoring cameras placed pursuant to this Code section in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Article 15 of this chapter.

(c) The video monitoring cameras shall only be used for purposes of monitoring classroom instruction, monitoring classroom interactions, and teacher observation, and review of recorded material shall only be for such purposes, except with the written permission of the parent or guardian of a child or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction. Recorded material, including identity of students or demographics of students, shall not be used for marketing purposes.

(c) The video monitoring cameras shall only be used for purposes of monitoring classroom instruction, monitoring classroom interactions, and teacher observation, and review of recorded material shall only be for such purposes, except with the written permission of the parent or guardian of a child or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction. Recorded material, including identity of students or demographics of students, shall not be used for marketing purposes.

(d) The Department of Education shall provide guidelines and criteria regarding the effectiveness, feasibility, and benefits, including any impact on safety, and the Department of Education may require participating local school systems or schools to conduct an evaluation. If the department requires such evaluations, the department shall collect and report the results of such evaluation to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee.

(d) The Department of Education shall provide guidelines and criteria regarding the effectiveness, feasibility, and benefits, including any impact on safety, and the Department of Education may require participating local school systems or schools to conduct an evaluation. If the department requires such evaluations, the department shall collect and report the results of such evaluation to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee.

(e)(1) The department shall serve as a state level flow through point for any available state or federal funding. (2) Local school systems may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any person or entity for use in placing video monitoring cameras in classrooms pursuant to this Code section.

(e)(1) The department shall serve as a state level flow through point for any available state or federal funding.

(e)(1) The department shall serve as a state level flow through point for any available state or federal funding.

(2) Local school systems may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any person or entity for use in placing video monitoring cameras in classrooms pursuant to this Code section.

(2) Local school systems may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any person or entity for use in placing video monitoring cameras in classrooms pursuant to this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-578 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-578
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-578
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority granted in this part or otherwise provided by law, express authority and power is given to the State Board of Education, county boards of education, city boards of education, or governing bodies of independent or quasi-independent districts or systems to bargain, sell, transfer, convey, rent, and lease to the authority any property needed or required by the authority to carry out the purposes of this part, together with all buildings and improvements thereon.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-47 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-47
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-47
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of each county and regional library shall have a written constitution and bylaws stating policy which shall be approved by the board. Such constitution and bylaws shall be drafted in accordance with the current edition of the Handbook on Constitutions, By-laws and Contracts for Georgia Public Libraries.

(a) The board of trustees of each county and regional library shall have a written constitution and bylaws stating policy which shall be approved by the board. Such constitution and bylaws shall be drafted in accordance with the current edition of the Handbook on Constitutions, By-laws and Contracts for Georgia Public Libraries.

(b) Policies stated in the constitution of the county board may not be in conflict with the policies of the constitution of the regional board and state and federal laws and regulations. The constitution of the regional board shall not be in conflict with state and federal laws and regulations.

(b) Policies stated in the constitution of the county board may not be in conflict with the policies of the constitution of the regional board and state and federal laws and regulations. The constitution of the regional board shall not be in conflict with state and federal laws and regulations.

(c) All current constitutions and bylaws must be on file in the Office of Public Library Services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and all amendments must be filed with the office immediately upon adoption.

(c) All current constitutions and bylaws must be on file in the Office of Public Library Services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and all amendments must be filed with the office immediately upon adoption.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-462 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-462
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-462
Status: in_force

All counties in which a local tax is now or may hereafter be levied for school purposes throughout the entire county or throughout the entire county except that part embraced within the incorporated limits of a municipality or municipalities are authorized to refund, refinance, or retire outstanding schoolhouse bonds of such territory in the same manner and under the same rules and regulations as provided in Code Sections 20-2-451 through 20-2-455 , except that in elections for such territory, the manner of holding elections shall be as provided in Code Sections 20-2-463 through 20-2-466 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-980 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-980
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-980
Status: in_force

The board of education of each county school system is authorized to expend its educational funds for the purpose of providing uniforms for its school maintenance, food service, or custodial personnel. Expenditures for such purposes shall be for educational purposes by facilitating the identification of school maintenance, food service, or custodial personnel, thereby controlling unauthorized access to school campuses and promoting the public health and the safety of students.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-572 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-572
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-572
Status: in_force

Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36. The petition for validation shall make the authority party defendant and shall also make party defendant to such action any political subdivision or county, city, or independent school district or system which has contracted with the authority for the purchase or use of any building, structure, or facility for which bonds have been issued and sought to be validated; and such parties shall be required to show cause, if any, why the contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court, the validity of the terms thereof determined, the matters and conditions imposed on the contracting parties to be performed, and all such undertakings adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the authority. In the event no appeal is taken or if taken and the judgment is affirmed by the proper appellate court of this state, the judgment of the superior court so confirming and validating the issuance of the bonds shall be forever conclusive upon the validity of the bonds against the authority issuing them and against all parties to such proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 20-5-44 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-5-44
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-5-44
Status: in_force

Members of the board of trustees shall receive no compensation; provided, however, that such members may be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of library business or if stipulated in terms of any bequest or gift. Dues or fees for membership in local, state, regional, and national library associations may be paid from operating funds in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the library system.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-575 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-575
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-575
Status: in_force

The authority, in addition to the moneys which may be received from the sale of revenue bonds and from the collection of revenues, rents, and earnings derived under this part, shall have authority to accept from any federal agency grants for or in aid of the construction of any project or for the payment of bond and to receive and accept contributions from any source of either money or property or other things of value to be held, used, and applied only for the purpose for which such grants or contributions may be made.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-71 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-71
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-71
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term “ higher order multiples ” means triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or more.

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term “ higher order multiples ” means triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or more.

(b) A school must place twins or higher order multiples from the same family together in the same classroom if the children are in the same grade level at the same school and meet the eligibility requirements of the class, and the children's parent or legal guardian requests the placement, unless factual performance evidence shows proof that these specific students should be separated. The parent or guardian must request the classroom placement no later than five days before the first day of each school year or five days after the first day of attendance of the children during a school year if the children are enrolled in the school after the school year commences.

(b) A school must place twins or higher order multiples from the same family together in the same classroom if the children are in the same grade level at the same school and meet the eligibility requirements of the class, and the children's parent or legal guardian requests the placement, unless factual performance evidence shows proof that these specific students should be separated. The parent or guardian must request the classroom placement no later than five days before the first day of each school year or five days after the first day of attendance of the children during a school year if the children are enrolled in the school after the school year commences.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250-24 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-250-24
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-250.24
Status: in_force

(a) All employees of the commission shall be subject to and covered by Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45, but the position of executive director and such other employee positions as may be determined by the commission to be exempt from the classified service pursuant to that article shall be exempt unclassified positions, and the commission shall determine and fix the salary and other compensation and benefits to be paid or provided to the employees occupying those positions. All full-time employees of the commission shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, except for members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who, without any break in service, become full-time employees of the commission. Such employees shall continue as members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

(a) All employees of the commission shall be subject to and covered by Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45, but the position of executive director and such other employee positions as may be determined by the commission to be exempt from the classified service pursuant to that article shall be exempt unclassified positions, and the commission shall determine and fix the salary and other compensation and benefits to be paid or provided to the employees occupying those positions. All full-time employees of the commission shall be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, except for members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who, without any break in service, become full-time employees of the commission. Such employees shall continue as members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

(b) Those positions and employees of the Department of Education which are assigned the sole responsibility for management, professional, and clerical services to nonpublic postsecondary schools and proprietary schools programs are transferred to the commission. All such employees transferred to the commission shall retain all existing rights under the rules of the State Personnel Board, the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, and the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

(b) Those positions and employees of the Department of Education which are assigned the sole responsibility for management, professional, and clerical services to nonpublic postsecondary schools and proprietary schools programs are transferred to the commission. All such employees transferred to the commission shall retain all existing rights under the rules of the State Personnel Board, the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, and the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-365 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-365
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-365
Status: in_force

The commission shall collect and monitor enrollment and student record data for the needs based financial aid program established pursuant to this subpart. The commission shall annually measure and evaluate the program. Such evaluation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the total number of grants dispersed, the total dollar amount of grants dispersed, the total number of grants dispersed per qualified institution, and the total dollar amount of grants dispersed per qualified institution. The Office of Planning and Budget, the Department of Education, and qualified institutions shall cooperate with and provide data as necessary to the commission to facilitate the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1-44 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-1-44
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1-44
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall have the following duties: (1) Work in partnership with the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to implement the requirements of the Georgia Early Literacy Act as provided for in Code Section 20-2-153.1 ; (2) Review the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to state literacy outcomes; make recommendations for legislation and appropriations to support improving such outcomes; and provide by November 30 of each year a report of such review and recommendations to the Governor, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate; (3) Evaluate and consider the best practices, experiences, and results of legislation in other states with regard to literacy improvements for students; (4) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for low-income students; (5) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for minority and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) students; (6) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for students with characteristics of dyslexia; (7) Monitor state-wide literacy goals and measures set by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Department of Education and the Office of Student Achievement and provide by October 31 of each year a report to the State Board of Education of the conclusions reached through such monitoring regarding the status and effectiveness of policy initiatives; (8) Review changes or updates to QBE funding to enhance literacy instruction; (9) Review and make recommendations on the alignment of teacher certifications to include evidence based literacy instruction and education degree program requirements; (10) Review and make recommendations for the professional development needed by current teachers for improving literacy instruction in pre-kindergarten through third grade; (11) Review state-wide birth to age five initiatives and suggest policy and appropriation changes; and (12) Review best practices for community based literacy programs and make recommendations for improvement.

(a) The council shall have the following duties:

(1) Work in partnership with the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to implement the requirements of the Georgia Early Literacy Act as provided for in Code Section 20-2-153.1 ;

(1) Work in partnership with the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to implement the requirements of the Georgia Early Literacy Act as provided for in Code Section 20-2-153.1 ;

(2) Review the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to state literacy outcomes; make recommendations for legislation and appropriations to support improving such outcomes; and provide by November 30 of each year a report of such review and recommendations to the Governor, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate;

(2) Review the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to state literacy outcomes; make recommendations for legislation and appropriations to support improving such outcomes; and provide by November 30 of each year a report of such review and recommendations to the Governor, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate;

(3) Evaluate and consider the best practices, experiences, and results of legislation in other states with regard to literacy improvements for students;

(3) Evaluate and consider the best practices, experiences, and results of legislation in other states with regard to literacy improvements for students;

(4) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for low-income students;

(4) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for low-income students;

(5) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for minority and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) students;

(5) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for minority and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) students;

(6) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for students with characteristics of dyslexia;

(6) Research and make recommendations on improving literacy rates for students with characteristics of dyslexia;

(7) Monitor state-wide literacy goals and measures set by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Department of Education and the Office of Student Achievement and provide by October 31 of each year a report to the State Board of Education of the conclusions reached through such monitoring regarding the status and effectiveness of policy initiatives;

(7) Monitor state-wide literacy goals and measures set by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Department of Education and the Office of Student Achievement and provide by October 31 of each year a report to the State Board of Education of the conclusions reached through such monitoring regarding the status and effectiveness of policy initiatives;

(8) Review changes or updates to QBE funding to enhance literacy instruction;

(8) Review changes or updates to QBE funding to enhance literacy instruction;

(9) Review and make recommendations on the alignment of teacher certifications to include evidence based literacy instruction and education degree program requirements;

(9) Review and make recommendations on the alignment of teacher certifications to include evidence based literacy instruction and education degree program requirements;

(10) Review and make recommendations for the professional development needed by current teachers for improving literacy instruction in pre-kindergarten through third grade;

(10) Review and make recommendations for the professional development needed by current teachers for improving literacy instruction in pre-kindergarten through third grade;

(11) Review state-wide birth to age five initiatives and suggest policy and appropriation changes; and

(11) Review state-wide birth to age five initiatives and suggest policy and appropriation changes; and

(12) Review best practices for community based literacy programs and make recommendations for improvement.

(12) Review best practices for community based literacy programs and make recommendations for improvement.

(b) The council shall be authorized to: (1) Request and receive data from and review the records of appropriate state agencies to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law; (2) Seek and accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; (3) Enter into contracts or agreements through the council's chairperson necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties; (4) Establish rules and procedures for conducting the business of the council; (5) Conduct studies, hold public meetings, collect data, or take any other action the council deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities; and (6) Retain the services of attorneys, consultants, subject matter experts, economists, budget analysts, data analysts, statisticians, and other individuals or organizations as deemed appropriate by the council. Such services may be obtained through a request for proposal process conducted through the Office of Planning and Budget; provided, however, that any final selection shall be approved by the council.

(b) The council shall be authorized to:

(1) Request and receive data from and review the records of appropriate state agencies to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law;

(1) Request and receive data from and review the records of appropriate state agencies to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law;

(2) Seek and accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests;

(2) Seek and accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests;

(3) Enter into contracts or agreements through the council's chairperson necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties;

(3) Enter into contracts or agreements through the council's chairperson necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties;

(4) Establish rules and procedures for conducting the business of the council;

(4) Establish rules and procedures for conducting the business of the council;

(5) Conduct studies, hold public meetings, collect data, or take any other action the council deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities; and

(5) Conduct studies, hold public meetings, collect data, or take any other action the council deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities; and

(6) Retain the services of attorneys, consultants, subject matter experts, economists, budget analysts, data analysts, statisticians, and other individuals or organizations as deemed appropriate by the council. Such services may be obtained through a request for proposal process conducted through the Office of Planning and Budget; provided, however, that any final selection shall be approved by the council.

(6) Retain the services of attorneys, consultants, subject matter experts, economists, budget analysts, data analysts, statisticians, and other individuals or organizations as deemed appropriate by the council. Such services may be obtained through a request for proposal process conducted through the Office of Planning and Budget; provided, however, that any final selection shall be approved by the council.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-521 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-521
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-521
Status: in_force

County boards of education and independent school systems are authorized to take and damage, by condemnation, private property for public school purposes, either for public school building sites, playgrounds, athletic fields, or other purposes in connection with the public elementary or high schools or any public educational program which is now or may be hereafter authorized by law.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1076 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1076
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1076
Status: in_force

(a) Local boards of education may authorize the use of vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students who are documented in an Individualized Education Program as recipients of special education services or as currently lacking, or during the previous academic year lacked, a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as described under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 11301, et seq., to and from school and school related activities, where appropriate. Such vehicles may include motor vehicles with a capacity of eight persons or less operated and marked for the transportation of school children to and from school and school related activities.

(a) Local boards of education may authorize the use of vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students who are documented in an Individualized Education Program as recipients of special education services or as currently lacking, or during the previous academic year lacked, a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as described under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 11301, et seq., to and from school and school related activities, where appropriate. Such vehicles may include motor vehicles with a capacity of eight persons or less operated and marked for the transportation of school children to and from school and school related activities.

(b) Local boards shall comply with all requirements established by the State Board of Education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-188 , including minimum standards and requirements, which shall be delineated separately from requirements for school buses; for maintenance, repair, inspection, and use of such vehicles; minimum qualifications for the drivers of such vehicles; and other requirements as deemed necessary by the State Board of Education. Local boards may establish requirements in addition to such minimum state requirements, in the discretion of the local board.

(b) Local boards shall comply with all requirements established by the State Board of Education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-188 , including minimum standards and requirements, which shall be delineated separately from requirements for school buses; for maintenance, repair, inspection, and use of such vehicles; minimum qualifications for the drivers of such vehicles; and other requirements as deemed necessary by the State Board of Education. Local boards may establish requirements in addition to such minimum state requirements, in the discretion of the local board.

(c) Local boards are authorized and required to cause policies of insurance to be issued insuring the students being transported to and from school related activities against bodily injury or death at any time resulting from an accident or collision in which such vehicles are involved. The amount of such insurance shall be within the discretion of each local board of education.

(c) Local boards are authorized and required to cause policies of insurance to be issued insuring the students being transported to and from school related activities against bodily injury or death at any time resulting from an accident or collision in which such vehicles are involved. The amount of such insurance shall be within the discretion of each local board of education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-32 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-32
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-32
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents is authorized to consolidate, suspend, or discontinue institutions; merge departments; inaugurate or discontinue courses; and abolish or add degrees.

(a) The board of regents is authorized to consolidate, suspend, or discontinue institutions; merge departments; inaugurate or discontinue courses; and abolish or add degrees.

(b) Whenever any such modifications, changes, consolidations, or suspensions are put into effect, the board is authorized to readjust budgets to the extent necessary by the reallocation of the moneys appropriated for the institutions affected.

(b) Whenever any such modifications, changes, consolidations, or suspensions are put into effect, the board is authorized to readjust budgets to the extent necessary by the reallocation of the moneys appropriated for the institutions affected.

(c) Where similarity in names among the several institutions gives rise to confusion, the board may rename them.

(c) Where similarity in names among the several institutions gives rise to confusion, the board may rename them.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-165 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-165
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-165
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 article, subject to such regulations as this article and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 20-1a-38 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 1A / Section 20-1a-38
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-1A-38
Status: in_force

(a) If the director of a licensed, commissioned, or permitted early care and education program ceases to be the director of that early care and education program, the license holder, commission holder, or permit holder shall thereupon designate a new director. After such change, the license holder, commission holder, or permit holder of that early care and education program shall notify the department of such change and of any additional information the department may require regarding the newly designated director of that early care and education program, including a records check application. Such individuals shall also submit all necessary applications, fees, and acceptable fingerprints to GCIC and appropriate agencies. If the department determines that such newly designated director has received a comprehensive records check determination that is satisfactory and that includes a records check clearance date that is no more than 12 months old, notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 , or had an unsatisfactory determination reversed pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-43 within the prior 12 months, notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 , such determination shall be deemed to be satisfactory for purposes of this article. The time frames set forth in this subsection shall not apply when fingerprints have been retained by the department due to its participation in the program described in subparagraph (a)(1)(F) of Code Section 35-3-33 .

(a) If the director of a licensed, commissioned, or permitted early care and education program ceases to be the director of that early care and education program, the license holder, commission holder, or permit holder shall thereupon designate a new director. After such change, the license holder, commission holder, or permit holder of that early care and education program shall notify the department of such change and of any additional information the department may require regarding the newly designated director of that early care and education program, including a records check application. Such individuals shall also submit all necessary applications, fees, and acceptable fingerprints to GCIC and appropriate agencies. If the department determines that such newly designated director has received a comprehensive records check determination that is satisfactory and that includes a records check clearance date that is no more than 12 months old, notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 , or had an unsatisfactory determination reversed pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-43 within the prior 12 months, notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 , such determination shall be deemed to be satisfactory for purposes of this article. The time frames set forth in this subsection shall not apply when fingerprints have been retained by the department due to its participation in the program described in subparagraph (a)(1)(F) of Code Section 35-3-33 .

(b) If the department determines under subsection (a) of this Code section that a licensed, commissioned, or permitted early care and education program knows or should reasonably know that the newly designated director has a criminal record or an unsatisfactory determination issued by the department that has not been reversed pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-43 , notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 , and allows the director to be present at a facility while children are present for care or to reside in the facility, then the license, commission, or permit for that program shall be revoked.

(b) If the department determines under subsection (a) of this Code section that a licensed, commissioned, or permitted early care and education program knows or should reasonably know that the newly designated director has a criminal record or an unsatisfactory determination issued by the department that has not been reversed pursuant to Code Section 20-1A-43 , notwithstanding Code Section 20-1A-45 , and allows the director to be present at a facility while children are present for care or to reside in the facility, then the license, commission, or permit for that program shall be revoked.
O.C.G.A. § 20-12-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-12-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-12-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

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

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

(2) “Facility” means a structure or complex of structures approved by the board of regents, including the land thereon, for the purpose of pursuing research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by local, state, or federal government agencies; the university system or any of its component parts; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; and private business firms.

(2) “Facility” means a structure or complex of structures approved by the board of regents, including the land thereon, for the purpose of pursuing research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by local, state, or federal government agencies; the university system or any of its component parts; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; and private business firms.

(3) “Project” means one or more facilities as defined in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(3) “Project” means one or more facilities as defined in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(4) “University system” means the University System of Georgia.

(4) “University system” means the University System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-383 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-383
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-383
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Public Interest Lawyers' Fund.

(a) There is created the Public Interest Lawyers' Fund.

(b) The authority shall maintain the fund to which shall be credited: (1) State funds appropriated for use by the authority for education loan forgiveness purposes; and (2) Unrestricted moneys received by gift or otherwise and other moneys available for and determined by the authority to be used for the purposes of this subpart. The authority is authorized to use moneys available in the fund to make payments to assist in repaying education loans for eligible attorneys in accordance with its rules and regulations.

(b) The authority shall maintain the fund to which shall be credited:

(1) State funds appropriated for use by the authority for education loan forgiveness purposes; and

(1) State funds appropriated for use by the authority for education loan forgiveness purposes; and

(2) Unrestricted moneys received by gift or otherwise and other moneys available for and determined by the authority to be used for the purposes of this subpart.

(2) Unrestricted moneys received by gift or otherwise and other moneys available for and determined by the authority to be used for the purposes of this subpart.

The authority is authorized to use moneys available in the fund to make payments to assist in repaying education loans for eligible attorneys in accordance with its rules and regulations.

(c) Any private donations made by gift or otherwise to the fund may not be designated as to the specific program for which they will be used.

(c) Any private donations made by gift or otherwise to the fund may not be designated as to the specific program for which they will be used.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-947 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-947
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-947
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed as authorizing a local board of education to enter into contracts with any employees for definite terms where such contracts are not already authorized by existing law or by laws to be enacted hereafter, separately from this part.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1130 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-1130
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-1130
Status: in_force

The local law enforcement agency charged with the responsibility for law enforcement within the school district attendance area and the board of education of each county and independent school system of this state shall study and evaluate the traffic safety requirements of the school system and the various individual schools therein. The responsible law enforcement agency shall take appropriate action to identify school safety crossings and motor vehicle traffic patterns on and around school grounds. The traffic safety officer of the local law enforcement agency shall advise the school board and the school superintendent relative to compliance by the school system with state laws and policies and regulations of the state agencies requiring safety standards and practices.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-52 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-52
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-52
Status: in_force

(a) Effective January 1, 2012, members of local boards of education shall be elected for terms of not less than four years, provided that longer terms of office may be provided by local Act or constitutional amendment.

(a) Effective January 1, 2012, members of local boards of education shall be elected for terms of not less than four years, provided that longer terms of office may be provided by local Act or constitutional amendment.

(b)(1) Each local board of education shall have no more than seven members as provided by local Act. (2) This subsection shall not apply to a local board of education whose board size exceeds seven members as provided by local constitutional amendment or federal court order or pursuant to a local law in effect prior to July 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the local law of any such local board of education is amended to revise the number of members on such board, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply.

(b)(1) Each local board of education shall have no more than seven members as provided by local Act.

(b)(1) Each local board of education shall have no more than seven members as provided by local Act.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to a local board of education whose board size exceeds seven members as provided by local constitutional amendment or federal court order or pursuant to a local law in effect prior to July 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the local law of any such local board of education is amended to revise the number of members on such board, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to a local board of education whose board size exceeds seven members as provided by local constitutional amendment or federal court order or pursuant to a local law in effect prior to July 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the local law of any such local board of education is amended to revise the number of members on such board, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply.

(c) Members of local boards of education in office on July 1, 2011, who are serving terms of office of less than four years shall serve until December 31, 2012, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Members elected in 2011 shall serve until December 31, 2014, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Successors to all such members shall be elected to serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

(c) Members of local boards of education in office on July 1, 2011, who are serving terms of office of less than four years shall serve until December 31, 2012, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Members elected in 2011 shall serve until December 31, 2014, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Successors to all such members shall be elected to serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

(d) The General Assembly, by local law, may provide for staggered terms of office and term limits for such offices. On and after January 1, 2015, the General Assembly by local law may provide for terms of less than four years for members of local boards of education.

(d) The General Assembly, by local law, may provide for staggered terms of office and term limits for such offices. On and after January 1, 2015, the General Assembly by local law may provide for terms of less than four years for members of local boards of education.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-434 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-434
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-434
Status: in_force

When the contract has been made and approved as provided in Code Sections 20-2-432 and 20-2-433 , then the authorities of the county and municipality having charge of their fiscal affairs may issue bonds for their proportion of the cost of such buildings, as agreed on, in the manner provided by law for the issuance of bonds by a county or municipality; and the call for election shall provide that if the other contracting party shall fail to carry an election for bonds for the same purpose, the election for bonds provided for in the call, even if carried, shall not be effective and that all previous acts in connection with the issuance of the bonds shall, in such event, be void and of no effect.
O.C.G.A. § 20-8-2 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-8-2
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-8-2
Status: in_force

(a) On the campus of an educational facility, a campus policeman employed by such educational facility who is certified in accordance with Code Section 20-8-3 and when authorized by the governing body or authority of such educational facility shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of the local government with police jurisdiction over such campus.

(a) On the campus of an educational facility, a campus policeman employed by such educational facility who is certified in accordance with Code Section 20-8-3 and when authorized by the governing body or authority of such educational facility shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of the local government with police jurisdiction over such campus.

(b) On any campus of an educational facility for any college or university which has entered into a united police force agreement, a campus policeman employed by any of the colleges or universities participating in the united police force agreement who is certified in accordance with Code Section 20-8-3 shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of any local government with police jurisdiction over such campuses.

(b) On any campus of an educational facility for any college or university which has entered into a united police force agreement, a campus policeman employed by any of the colleges or universities participating in the united police force agreement who is certified in accordance with Code Section 20-8-3 shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of any local government with police jurisdiction over such campuses.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-283 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-283
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-283
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any general or special law or any certificate of incorporation, charter, or other articles of organization, all domestic or domesticated corporations, associations, and other taxable entities carrying on business in this state and any person are authorized to make contributions of money, property, or other thing of value to the corporation for any of its corporate purposes; and the value thereof shall be allowed as a deduction in computing the taxable income of the donor for the purpose of any income tax imposed by the state or by any political subdivision of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2104 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-2104
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-2104
Status: in_force

(a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

(a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.

(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.

(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250-12 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-250-12
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-250.12
Status: in_force

(a) If the executive director, upon review and consideration of an application for authorization to operate or for renewal thereof, determines that the applicant fails to meet the criteria established as provided in this part, the executive director shall so notify the applicant, setting forth the reasons therefor in writing, and shall deny the application.

(a) If the executive director, upon review and consideration of an application for authorization to operate or for renewal thereof, determines that the applicant fails to meet the criteria established as provided in this part, the executive director shall so notify the applicant, setting forth the reasons therefor in writing, and shall deny the application.

(b) The executive director may grant to an applicant for renewal an extension of time of reasonable duration in which the applicant may eliminate the reason or reasons for denial contained in the statement of denial, if the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the executive director its or his desire to meet the requirements of Code Section 20-3-250.6 and the criteria established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 , and if in the judgment of the executive director it would be reasonably possible for the applicant to meet such requirements and criteria within such time.

(b) The executive director may grant to an applicant for renewal an extension of time of reasonable duration in which the applicant may eliminate the reason or reasons for denial contained in the statement of denial, if the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the executive director its or his desire to meet the requirements of Code Section 20-3-250.6 and the criteria established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 , and if in the judgment of the executive director it would be reasonably possible for the applicant to meet such requirements and criteria within such time.
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-352 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-3-352
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-352
Status: in_force

The authority shall be authorized, in connection with the issuance of its bonds or other obligations pursuant to this subpart, to establish, in respect of such bonds or obligations, such reserve funds or replacement funds as may be required in the sound discretion of its board of directors to enable the authority to effectuate its proper public purposes, to fund such reserve funds or replacement funds with bond proceeds, and to invest such reserve funds or replacement funds in accordance with paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-342 .
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159-1 — GA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-159-1
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-159.1
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and industry required content standards, after consultation with industries in Georgia and in collaboration with the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia to ensure alignment with postsecondary opportunities, for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326 , including, but not limited to: (1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources; (2) Architecture and construction; (3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications; (4) Business, management, and administration; (5) Education and training; (6) Finance; (7) Health science; (8) Hospitality and tourism; (9) Human services; (10) Information technology; (11) Law, public safety, and security; (12) Manufacturing; (13) Government and public administration; (14) Marketing, sales, and service; (15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics; and (17) Energy. Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters.

(a) The Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and industry required content standards, after consultation with industries in Georgia and in collaboration with the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia to ensure alignment with postsecondary opportunities, for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326 , including, but not limited to:

(1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources;

(1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources;

(2) Architecture and construction;

(2) Architecture and construction;

(3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications;

(3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications;

(4) Business, management, and administration;

(4) Business, management, and administration;

(5) Education and training;

(5) Education and training;

(6) Finance;

(6) Finance;

(7) Health science;

(7) Health science;

(8) Hospitality and tourism;

(8) Hospitality and tourism;

(9) Human services;

(9) Human services;

(10) Information technology;

(10) Information technology;

(11) Law, public safety, and security;

(11) Law, public safety, and security;

(12) Manufacturing;

(12) Manufacturing;

(13) Government and public administration;

(13) Government and public administration;

(14) Marketing, sales, and service;

(14) Marketing, sales, and service;

(15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;

(15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;

(16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics; and

(16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics; and

(17) Energy.

(17) Energy.

Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters.

(b) The focused programs of study established pursuant to this Code section may include or be revised to include industry certifications or industry credentialing, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326 , pertinent to any such focused program of study. After consultation with employers and industries in Georgia, the Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia shall jointly establish a list of industry credentials that are required by Georgia employers. Such list shall be made available on the Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia websites. Such list shall be annually reviewed and updated as appropriate and made available prior to the beginning of the annual competitive grant application process provided for in subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-260 .

(b) The focused programs of study established pursuant to this Code section may include or be revised to include industry certifications or industry credentialing, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326 , pertinent to any such focused program of study. After consultation with employers and industries in Georgia, the Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia shall jointly establish a list of industry credentials that are required by Georgia employers. Such list shall be made available on the Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia websites. Such list shall be annually reviewed and updated as appropriate and made available prior to the beginning of the annual competitive grant application process provided for in subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-260 .