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GA Code § 20-4-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-15. Establishment of Adult Literacy Programs; Eligibility; Office of Adult Literacy

  For the purposes of this article, literacy means a degree of proficiency in reading, writing, and other communication skills; in computation; and in reasoning that enables an individual to adapt to technological and other changes in society, compete in the job market, develop a sense of self-worth, and participate in the democratic process.   The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall establish adult literacy programs which provide for the attainment of reading, writing, and computational skills at the basic, general, and specialized levels of literacy. The state board shall determine the specific competencies concerning the skills and knowledge needed for each of the three levels of literacy; provided, however, that competencies at the specialized level contain the skills needed to qualify for a high school equivalency certificate.   There is established an office of adult literacy which shall report directly to the commissioner. The office of adult literacy shall provide programs for the effective and efficient education of all Georgia adults eligible under the provisions of this Code section, including persons with disabilities and those for whom English is a second language. Subject to the availability of funding, all levels of literacy programs defined by this article shall be provided in each service delivery area to any eligible individual who requests them. With the ultimate goal of the elimination of illiteracy in the state, priority shall be given to providing all eligible adults with the opportunity to attain a general level of literacy.   Individuals shall be eligible for adult literacy services who comply with other eligibility and attendance requirements as adopted by the state board and who:   Are high school graduates or have high school equivalency certificates and who are deficient in one or more areas of competency offered by adult literacy programs; provided, however, that no person shall be eligible for a high school equivalency certificate who has a high school diploma; or   Are at least 16 years of age and are not high school graduates but who are capable of attaining basic literacy skills as determined by policies established by the state board; provided, however, that an individual who is 16 or 17 years of age who has not graduated from high school shall present documented evidence that his or her school system has been notified that he or she has withdrawn from school.       (Code 1981, §20-4-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 15; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1988, a comma was inserted after "writing" in subsection (a).
GA Code § 20-4-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-16. Funding

  Any other Code section of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall annually determine the amount of funds needed to provide adult literacy and postsecondary technical education programs for businesses, industries, adults, and out-of-school youths and shall annually request that the Governor recommend that the General Assembly make such appropriations as are needed.   Any other Code section of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, the Technical College System of Georgia is authorized to provide funds, appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose, to local units of administration, as defined in Code Section 20-2-242, and to other state, regional, local, and private agencies to be used for adult literacy, career, occupational, and technical education programs.   Adult literacy providers eligible to receive funds from the state board shall consist of those public and private entities which meet applicable public or private standards as determined by the state board. Such providers may include, but are not limited to, public and private schools, postsecondary technical schools, public and private colleges and universities, public libraries, community education programs, or businesses and industries. All public providers must meet public standards pursuant to Code Section 20-4-11 to be eligible to receive funds from the state board. Private providers may choose to meet either private or public standards pursuant to Code Section 20-4-11 and shall be eligible to receive funds from the state board in accordance with the standards which they meet.     (Code 1981, §20-4-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49.)
GA Code § 20-4-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-18. Management and Control of Adult Literacy and Postsecondary Technical Education Programs and Schools

 Subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-4-20, any other Code section of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, all decisions regarding the delivery of adult literacy and postsecondary technical education programs and services to business, industry, and individuals who are 16 years of age or older and who have completed or left the public schools, to include the awarding of high school equivalency certificates and diplomas, shall be made by the Technical College System of Georgia. Commensurate with this authority, the system shall exercise state level management and operational control over adult literacy education programs, postsecondary technical schools, and adult vocational centers.    (Code 1981, §20-4-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435; Ga. L. 2021, p. 576, § 1-2/SB 204.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, inserted "and diplomas" near the end of the first sentence.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, "system" was substituted for "department" near the end of this Code section.
GA Code § 20-4-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-19. Conformity to Board Standards, Policies, and Procedures

 The adult literacy education programs operated by the Department of Corrections shall conform to the standards, regulations, policies, and procedures of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provided, however, that the Department of Corrections shall give priority to complying with the standards, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated by the American Correctional Association and the Correctional Education Association where any conflicts shall arise.    (Code 1981, §20-4-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49.)
GA Code § 20-4-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-20. Authority of Board of Regents of University System of Georgia Unabridged

 Nothing in this article shall abridge the authority of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to establish or operate colleges or of local boards of education to operate schools.    (Code 1981, §20-4-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2.)
GA Code § 20-4-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-21. Tuition Fees

  As used in this Code section, "student from a homeless situation" shall have the same meaning as provided for in Code Section 20-3-66.   Any postsecondary technical school operated by a local board of education, an area postsecondary technical education board, or the Technical College System of Georgia shall be authorized to charge tuition fees in conformity with the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provided, however, that any student from a homeless situation shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes. Upon the classification of such student as in-state for tuition purposes, such student shall maintain such classification until the earlier occurrence of the completion of a diploma, certificate, or degree at a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia or ten years.   Tuition fees charged by postsecondary technical schools operated by local boards of education, area postsecondary technical education boards, and the Technical College System of Georgia shall not be used to supplant existing state or local funding but shall be used for budgeted improvements not funded from existing state and local sources.   The Technical College System of Georgia shall not withhold from any postsecondary technical school which charges tuition fees as authorized by this Code section any funds which would otherwise be payable by the Technical College System of Georgia to such school by contract, grant, or otherwise.     (Code 1981, §20-4-21, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49; Ga. L. 2021, p. 145, § 3/SB 107.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, added subsection (a); redesignated former subsections (a) through (c) as present subsections (b) through (d), respectively; and, in subsection (b), added the proviso at the end of the first sentence and added the second sentence.
GA Code § 20-4-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-22. Management and Control of Quick Start Program

 Any other Code section of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, the Technical College System of Georgia shall assume the management, operation, and control of the quick start program. The Department of Education shall transfer to the Technical College System of Georgia all existing staff, equipment, funds, property, and support functions and facilities currently under its control to accomplish this requirement, as set forth in this article.    (Code 1981, §20-4-22, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435.)
GA Code § 20-4-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-23. Retention of Nonstate Funds by Postsecondary Technical School Converted to State Management

 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.    (Code 1981, §20-4-23, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2.)
GA Code § 20-4-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-24. Use of Personnel by Local Units of Administration

 Except where prohibited by federal law, rules, or regulations or rules, regulations, or policies of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, local units of administration shall be authorized to utilize personnel funded under this article to administer and coordinate community education programs and activities as well as to execute their assigned duties and responsibilities related to adult literacy education.    (Code 1981, §20-4-24, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49.)
GA Code § 20-4-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-25. Membership in Retirement System - Professional Personnel Employed on or After July 1, 1985, and Nonprofessional Personnel Employed After July 1, 1987

 Newly hired professional personnel employed for the first time by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, on or after July 1, 1985, and all full-time nonprofessional personnel employed for the first time after July 1, 1987, by postsecondary technical schools governed by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, shall become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as a condition of employment, if otherwise eligible under laws, rules, and regulations, unless such personnel elect membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and are otherwise eligible under laws, rules, and regulations. Once such election is made by such personnel, the election is irrevocable during the tenure of employment with the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, or any postsecondary technical school governed thereby. Newly hired employees not eligible for membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia shall become members of the Public School Employees Retirement System as a condition of employment, if otherwise eligible. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall provide by regulation for informing prospective employees of the option provided for by this Code section so that such personnel may choose membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or the Public School Employees Retirement System at the time of their employment.    (Code 1981, §20-4-25, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 20/SB 46; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49.)
GA Code § 20-4-26 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-26. Membership in Retirement System - Employees of Schools Formerly Operated by Local Board of Education or Area Postsecondary Technical Education Board

 All full-time employees of a postsecondary technical school formerly operated by a local board of education or area postsecondary technical education board as of July 1, 1987, or the date which the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, assumes governance of the postsecondary technical school shall elect either to continue membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Once such election is made by such personnel, the election is irrevocable during the tenure of employment with the Technical College System of Georgia or any postsecondary technical school governed thereby. All employees who are members of the Public School Employees Retirement System may elect to continue their membership in the Public School Employees Retirement System or to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, if otherwise eligible under laws, rules, or regulations.    (Code 1981, §20-4-26, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 20/SB 46.)
GA Code § 20-4-27 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-27. Service Classification

 Employees of postsecondary technical schools governed by the Technical College System of Georgia shall serve in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2, provided that employees who serve in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 may elect to remain in the classified service, and be governed by the provisions thereof; provided, further, that such employees who choose to be promoted to unclassified positions or who request to transfer to different positions or locations shall become members of the unclassified service.    (Code 1981, §20-4-27, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 11/SB 435; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 20/SB 46; Ga. L. 2009, p. 745, § 1/SB 97; Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 2-29/HB 642.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-1/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Personnel, equipment, and facilities that were assigned to the State Personnel Administration as of June 30, 2012, shall be transferred to the Department of Administrative Services on the effective date of this Act." This Act became effective July 1, 2012.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-2/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Appropriations for functions which are transferred by this Act may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."
GA Code § 20-4-28 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-28. Compensation of Employees of Schools Appointed After July 1, 1987, or When System Assumes Governance

 Employees of postsecondary technical schools governed by the system who are appointed after July 1, 1987, or after the date on which the system assumes governance of the postsecondary technical schools shall have their compensation established in conformity with state board policy in accordance with the state board compensation plan in effect at the time of employment. Such employees shall receive benefits in effect at the time of employment available to state employees employed by the system. The benefits and compensation for any employee may be amended, increased, or decreased at any time as the system deems appropriate.    (Code 1981, §20-4-28, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 11/SB 435.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 68 Am. Jur. 2d, Schools, § 183 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 78 C.J.S., Schools and School Districts, § 450 et seq.
GA Code § 20-4-29 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-29. Salary and Benefit Plan of Employees of Schools Formerly Operated by Local Board of Education or Area Postsecondary Technical Education Board

 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:    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;   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   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.     (Code 1981, §20-4-29, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 11/SB 435.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Board cannot extend benefit options to all departmental employees.    - Board of Technical and Adult Education cannot, without the approval of the Employee Benefit Plan Council, extend to all departmental employees the benefit options allowed for former employees of local boards of education or the area postsecondary technical education boards under O.C.G.A. § 20-4-29. 2001 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2001-6.
GA Code § 20-4-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 4 - Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education|Article 2 - Technical and Adult Education|§ 20-4-30. Compensation of Classified Employees Electing to Become Unclassified

 Employees in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 who are employed by postsecondary technical schools governed by the system who elect to become members of the unclassified service shall have their compensation established in conformity with state board policy in accordance with the state board compensation plan in effect at the time of such election.    (Code 1981, §20-4-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 11/SB 435; Ga. L. 2009, p. 745, § 1/SB 97; Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 2-30/HB 642.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-1/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Personnel, equipment, and facilities that were assigned to the State Personnel Administration as of June 30, 2012, shall be transferred to the Department of Administrative Services on the effective date of this Act." This Act became effective July 1, 2012.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-2/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Appropriations for functions which are transferred by this Act may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."