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GA Code § 20-5-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Public Library Activities|§ 20-5-3. Disbursement of Funds

 In order to effectuate the purposes of this article there shall be made available to the board of regents whatever funds may be duly allocated to it by the proper authority, either by specific appropriation or otherwise as now provided by law, and the board of regents shall be authorized to disburse such funds to public libraries serving persons of all ages through legally constituted municipal library boards or to the other legally constituted local library boards as may now or hereafter be established by law. The board of regents shall use such funds for the purpose of aiding and supplementing the establishment and development of public library services.   (Ga. L. 1943, p. 385, § 4; Ga. L. 1996, p. 167, § 7; Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 85.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1996, p. 167, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Education Reform Act of 1996.'"   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Use of school funds for construction of library facilities deemed expenditure for educational purposes.   - In view of the inherent nature of library facilities as a learning tool and the pervasive relationship between educational authorities and library systems on both the state and local governmental levels, together with the stated legislative policy that the establishment of a public library service is to be part of the provisions for public education in this state, the use of common school funds for the construction of public library facilities is an expenditure for educational purposes. 1975 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 75-33.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 68 Am. Jur. 2d, Schools, § 115.
GA Code § 20-5-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 1 - State Public Library Activities|§ 20-5-4. Annual Reports by Public Libraries

 All public libraries in the state shall submit reports annually to the board of regents.   (Ga. L. 1943, p. 385, § 3; Ga. L. 1996, p. 167, § 8; Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 85.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1996, p. 167, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Education Reform Act of 1996.'"
GA Code § 20-5-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 3 - Interstate Library Compact|§ 20-5-60. "State Library Agency" Defined

 As used in the Interstate Library Compact, "state library agency," with reference to this state, means the Office of Public Library Services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 872, § 3; Ga. L. 1996, p. 167, § 13; Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 90.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1996, p. 167, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Education Reform Act of 1996.'"   Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000.'"
GA Code § 20-5-61 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 3 - Interstate Library Compact|§ 20-5-61. Compact Enacted; Terms

 The Interstate Library Compact is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 16A Am. Jur. 2d, Constitutional Law, § 261 et seq. 72 Am. Jur. 2d, States, Territories, and Dependencies, § 4.   C.J.S.   - 81A C.J.S., States, §§ 31, 32, 152 et seq.
GA Code § 20-5-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 3 - Interstate Library Compact|§ 20-5-62. Participating Political Subdivisions to Comply With Laws on Capital Outlay and Pledging of Credit

 No municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state shall be a party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subdivision (c), paragraph (7) of the compact, or pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except after compliance with any laws applicable to such municipalities, counties, or political subdivisions relating to or governing capital outlay and the pledging of credit.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 872, § 2.)
GA Code § 20-5-63 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 3 - Interstate Library Compact|§ 20-5-63. State and Federal Aid to Interstate Library Districts

 An interstate library district lying partly within this state may claim and be entitled to receive state aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this state. For the purposes of computing and apportioning state aid to an interstate library district, this state will consider that portion of the area which lies within this state as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. Subject to any applicable laws of this state, such a district also may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 872, § 4.)
GA Code § 20-5-64 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 3 - Interstate Library Compact|§ 20-5-64. Appointment of Compact Administrator and Deputy Administrators

 The board of regents shall appoint an officer of this state to be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The board of regents shall also appoint one or more deputy compact administrators pursuant to such article.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 872, § 5; Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 91.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000.'"   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 72 Am. Jur. 2d, States, Territories, and Dependencies, § 7 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 81A C.J.S., States, § 31.
GA Code § 20-5-65 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 5 - Libraries|Article 3 - Interstate Library Compact|§ 20-5-65. Notices of Withdrawal From Compact

 In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the board of regents shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the compact.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 872, § 6; Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 92.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000.'"
GA Code § 20-6-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 6 - Education Compacts|Article 2 - Compact for Education|§ 20-6-20. Enactment; Contents

 The Compact for Education is entered into and enacted into law with all jurisdictions legally joining therein, in the form substantially as follows:   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 72 Am. Jur. 2d, States, Territories, and Dependencies, § 7 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 81A C.J.S., States, §§ 31, 32.
GA Code § 20-6-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 6 - Education Compacts|Article 2 - Compact for Education|§ 20-6-21. Georgia Members of Education Commission of the States

 The seven members to represent this state on the Education Commission of the States as authorized under Article III of the Compact for Education shall consist of the following members: the Governor, who shall serve as chairman thereof; one member of the House of Representatives, who shall be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; one member of the Senate, who shall be selected by the Lieutenant Governor; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia; the State School Superintendent; and two members who shall be appointed by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.   (Ga. L. 1977, p. 975, § 2.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 81A C.J.S., States, §§ 32, 126.
GA Code § 20-6-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 6 - Education Compacts|Article 2 - Compact for Education|§ 20-6-22. Georgia Education Council

 There is established the Georgia Education Council, which shall be composed of the members of the Education Commission of the States representing this state and such other persons appointed by the Governor at his discretion to serve at his pleasure. Such other persons shall be selected so as to be broadly representative of professional and lay interest within this state having the responsibilities for, and interest in, the improvement of education. The Governor, or a member of the council designated by the Governor, shall serve as chairman of the council. The council shall meet on the call of the Governor or a majority of its members, but in any event the council shall meet not less than three times in each year. The council may consider any and all matters relating to recommendations of the Education Commission of the States and the activities of the members in representing this state thereon.   (Ga. L. 1977, p. 975, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 81A C.J.S., States, § 126.
GA Code § 20-6-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 6 - Education Compacts|Article 2 - Compact for Education|§ 20-6-23. Funds to Carry Out Article; Expenses of Commission and Council Members

  Funds appropriated or otherwise available to the executive branch of government of this state may be expended for the purpose of carrying out this article.   The members of the Education Commission of the States representing this state and the members of the Georgia Education Council shall serve without pay; provided, however, that they shall be reimbursed, from funds appropriated therefor, for their reasonable and necessary travel, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.    (Ga. L. 1977, p. 975, § 4.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, § 287 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public Employees, § 325.
GA Code § 20-6-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 6 - Education Compacts|Article 2 - Compact for Education|§ 20-6-24. Filing of Commission's Bylaws

 Pursuant to Article III(i) of the compact, the Education Commission of the States shall file a copy of its bylaws and any amendment thereto with the Secretary of State.   (Ga. L. 1977, p. 975, § 5.)
GA Code § 20-14-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-1. Responsibility of Council

 The General Assembly finds in regard to the creation of an Education Coordinating Council that said council should:    Provide a forum for interagency communication regarding educational policy and programs;   Provide for the effective and efficient coordination and seamlessness of public education programs and components within the education system of Georgia;   Prevent unnecessary duplication of services within the education system of Georgia; and   Oversee and review all education accountability programs from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education in Georgia.     (Code 1981, §20-14-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-2. Creation of Council

 There is created an education council to be known as the "Education Coordinating Council" or "council" and as used in this chapter, the term "council" shall mean the Education Coordinating Council.    (Code 1981, §20-14-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-3. Membership; Officers; Meetings

  The council shall consist of the Governor, the State School Superintendent, the chairperson of the State Board of Education, the chancellor of the University System of Georgia, the chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, the chairperson of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, the executive secretary of the Professional Standards Commission, the chairperson of the Professional Standards Commission, and the director of the Department of Early Care and Learning.   The Governor shall be the chairperson of the council. A vice chairperson and a secretary shall be selected by the members of the council as prescribed in the council's bylaws.   Meetings of the council shall be held quarterly, or more frequently, on the call of the chairperson. Meetings of the council shall be held with no less than five days' public notice for regular meetings and with such notice as the bylaws may prescribe for special meetings. Each member shall be given written notice of all meetings. All meetings of the council shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Minutes or transcripts shall be kept of all meetings of the council and shall include a record of the votes of each member, specifying the yea or nay vote or absence of each member, on all questions and matters coming before the council. No member may abstain from a vote other than for reasons constituting disqualification to the satisfaction of a majority of a quorum of the council on a recorded vote. No member of the council shall be represented by a delegate or agent.     (Code 1981, §20-14-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93; Ga. L. 2001, p. 4, § 20; Ga. L. 2004, p. 645, § 16; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 20/HB 95; Ga. L. 2011, p. 632, § 3/HB 49; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 20/HB 942.)
GA Code § 20-14-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-4. Quorum; Committees

  Except as otherwise provided in this part, a majority of the members of the council then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No vacancy on the council shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the council. The vote of a majority of the members of the council present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the council unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the council.   The chairperson may designate from among the members of the council one or more committees, each consisting of two or more members of the council, which shall have and exercise such authority as the council may delegate to it under such procedures as the council may provide by resolution establishing such committee or committees.     (Code 1981, §20-14-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-5. Annual Reports

 The council 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:    A summary of the council's activities, findings, recommendations, and decisions over the past year; and   Such other matters as the council shall determine to include.     (Code 1981, §20-14-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-6. Selection of Personnel to Support Council

 All departments, boards, and offices represented on the council, the Office of Planning and Budget, and the Office of Student Achievement shall select and appoint such personnel as each such department, board, or office shall determine to be necessary to support the council in the performance of its duties, with the approval of the council. Such personnel shall serve at the direction of the council. Payment for all costs and salaries of such personnel shall come from funds appropriated to the respective departments, boards, and offices.    (Code 1981, §20-14-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93; Ga. L. 2004, p. 107, § 22.)
GA Code § 20-14-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-7. Powers of Council

 The council shall have the following powers:    To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure;   To adopt bylaws for its internal government and procedures;   To make and execute contracts, lease agreements, and all other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise the powers of the council or to further the public purpose for which the council is created;   To apply for and to accept any gifts or grants or loan guarantees or loans of funds or property or financial or other aid in any form from the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from the state or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any other source for any or all of the purposes specified in this article and to comply, subject to the provisions of this article, with the terms and conditions thereof;   To fix and collect fees and charges for data, information, and incidental services furnished by it to any private individual or entity;   To deposit or invest funds held by it in any state depository or in any investment which is authorized for the investment of proceeds of state general obligation bonds; and to use for its corporate purposes or redeposit or reinvest interest earned on such funds; and   To promulgate rules and regulations for the purposes and pursuant to the powers enumerated in this article.     (Code 1981, §20-14-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-8. General Powers and Duties

 The council shall have the following general powers and duties, in addition to any and all other powers enumerated in this article, any or all of which may be exercised by the council directly or by the Office of Student Achievement under the direction and supervision of the council:    To foster coordination and cooperation among the chief officers of the departments, boards, and offices represented on the council;   To develop a seamless and integrated public education system;   To require the shared and efficient expenditures for and utilization of facilities, personnel, and other resources;   To require the seamless coordination of curriculum among the departments, boards, and offices represented on the council;   To require reasonable ease of transition for students among the educational institutions represented on the council;   To establish and require high and necessary levels of student achievement at all levels of education;   To exercise oversight of accountability systems that are within or among the departments, boards, and offices represented on the council and develop overlay accountability systems through the Office of Student Achievement;   To exercise supervision and oversight over the Office of Student Achievement created in Part 2 of Article 2 of this chapter;   To coordinate the activities of state, regional, and local cooperative public education agencies, offices, or councils, including, but not limited to, the state's regional educational service agencies or other such groups that may be created in addition or in their place;   To ensure the availability and quality of the education work force through preparation, professional development, and nontraditional routes to employment;   To oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive system-wide education student information system that will support the implementation of an education accountability system and improve the seamless operation of public education;   To simplify rules and regulations by all departments, boards, and offices represented on the council;   To develop a state-wide mentoring program that enhances student achievement at all levels of public education;   To establish and coordinate a school safety collaborative with representation from agencies and organizations designated by the council to improve the school climate and enhance school safety; and   To mediate disputes among the Department of Education, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Professional Standards Commission, the Department of Early Care and Learning, and the Office of Student Achievement in matters regarding accountability or education system seamlessness.     (Code 1981, §20-14-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93; Ga. L. 2004, p. 107, § 22; Ga. L. 2004, p. 645, § 16; Ga. L. 2008, p. 335, § 2/SB 435.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, "offices" was substituted for "office" in paragraph (12).
GA Code § 20-14-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-9. Access to Records or Data

 All state departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, and authorities are authorized and required to make available to the council access to records or data which are available in electronic format or, if electronic format is unavailable, in whatever format is available. The judicial and legislative branches are authorized to likewise provide such access to the council.    (Code 1981, §20-14-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-10. Decisions or Actions by Council Directing Action by Department, Board, or Office

 Any decision or action by the council directing action by any department, board, or office represented on the council shall be placed on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body of the affected department, board, or office for immediate action. The action taken by the affected department, board, or office shall be reported to the council at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the council.    (Code 1981, §20-14-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)
GA Code § 20-14-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 14 - Education Accountability|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 20-14-11. Appointment by Governor of Study Commissions; Findings and Recommendations; Staff and Expenses

  The Governor, as chairperson of the council, may appoint such study commissions as he or she shall deem appropriate to the purposes of this chapter to study education questions, issue findings, and make recommendations to the council. Such study commissions shall be composed of such number of residents of Georgia, with recognized interest or expertise in the field of education, as the Governor deems advisable and shall include the appointment of members of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Speaker of the House, and members of the Senate, in consultation with the President of the Senate. The findings and recommendations of such commissions shall also be reported to the Governor, all members of the General Assembly, and the public.   Staff to such commissions shall be provided in the same manner as staff to the council is provided under this article. Expenses related to such personnel shall be attributed to their respective office or agency, and expenses for other commission members shall be paid through funds appropriated to the office of the Governor or in the case of members of the General Assembly through funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate.     (Code 1981, §20-14-11, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 93.)