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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 1A - IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-735 — 20-2-742) › Section 20-2-737 - Reports by teacher of violations of student code of conduct; notification to parents of support services or disciplinary action

(a)
Local board policies adopted pursuant to Code Section
20-2-735
shall require the filing of a report by a teacher who has knowledge that a student has exhibited behavior that repeatedly or substantially interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the students in his or her class or with the ability of such student's classmates to learn, where such behavior is in violation of the student code of conduct. Such report shall be filed with the principal or the principal's designee within one school day of the most recent occurrence of such behavior, shall not exceed one page, and shall describe the behavior. The principal or the principal's designee shall, within one school day after receiving such a report from a teacher, send to the student's parents or guardian a copy of the report and information regarding how the student's parents or guardians may contact the principal or the principal's designee.
(b)
If student support services are utilized or if disciplinary action is taken in response to such a report by the principal or the principal's designee, the principal or the principal's designee shall send written notification to the teacher and the student's parents or guardians of the student support services being utilized or the disciplinary action taken within one school day after such utilization or action and shall make a reasonable attempt to confirm that such written notification has been received by the student's parents or guardians. Such written notification shall include information regarding how the student's parents or guardians may contact the principal or the principal's designee.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 1A - IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-735 — 20-2-742) › Section 20-2-739 - Conflict management and resolution; cultural diversity training programs

On and after July 1, 2000, the Department of Education shall provide training programs in conflict management and resolution and in cultural diversity for voluntary implementation by local boards of education for school employees, parents and guardians, and students; provided, however, that after July 1, 2022, such training programs shall not advocate for divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section
20-1-11
.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 719,§ 1-4, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 1A - IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-735 — 20-2-742) › Section 20-2-741 - Positive behavorial interventions and supports and response to intervention

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"High needs school" means a public school which has received a school climate rating of "1-star" or "2-star" pursuant to Code Section
20-14-33
.
(2)
"Positive behavioral interventions and supports" or "PBIS" means an evidence based data-driven framework to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school's sense of safety, and support improved academic outcomes through a multitiered approach, using disciplinary data and principles of behavior analysis to develop school-wide, targeted, and individualized interventions and supports.
(3)
"Response to intervention" or "RTI" means a framework of identifying and addressing the academic and behavioral needs of students through a tiered system.
(b)
Local boards of education are encouraged to implement PBIS and RTI programs and initiatives in their schools, and particularly in high needs schools.
(c)
The State Board of Education is authorized, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, to provide funds to local school systems to support PBIS and RTI programs, initiatives, and personnel.
(d)
The State Board of Education is authorized to establish rules and regulations for PBIS and RTI programs and initiatives which receive funding pursuant to this Code section.
Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 183,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 1A - IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-735 — 20-2-742) › Section 20-2-742 - Multi-tiered system of supports prior to suspension or expulsion for certain students

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Multi-tiered system of supports" or "MTSS" means a systemic, continuous-improvement framework in which data based problem solving and decision making is practiced across all levels of the educational system for supporting students at multiple levels of intervention.
(2)
"Public preschool through third grade" means a public preschool, a Pre-K program in a public school administered pursuant to Code Section
20-1A-4
, and kindergarten through third grade in a public school.
(3)
"Response to intervention" or "RTI" means a framework of identifying and addressing the academic and behavioral needs of students through a tiered system.
(4)
"Weapon" shall include dangerous weapons, firearms, and hazardous objects as defined in Code Section
20-2-751
.
(b)
No student in public preschool through third grade shall be expelled or suspended from school for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year without first receiving a multi-tiered system of supports, such as response to intervention, unless such student possessed a weapon, illegal drugs, or other dangerous instrument or such student's behavior endangers the physical safety of other students or school personnel. If such student is receiving or has received a multi-tiered system of supports, the school shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this Code section. The school or program shall comply with all federal laws and requirements regarding obtaining parental consent during any advanced tier within the system of supports prior to certain screenings or evaluations.
(c)
In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this Code section, prior to assigning any student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year, if such student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or a plan under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the school or program shall also convene an IEP or Section 504 meeting to review appropriate supports being provided as part of such Individualized Education Program or Section 504 plan.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 321,§ 20, eff. 5/12/2019.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 450,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-750 - Short title

This subpart shall be known and may be cited as the "Public School Disciplinary Tribunal Act."
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-751 - Definitions

As used in this subpart, the term:
(1)
"Dangerous weapon" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section
16-11-121
.
(2)
"Expulsion" means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester.
(3)
"Firearm" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section
16-11-127.1
.
(4)
"Hazardous object" means any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any instrument of like kind, any nonlethal air gun, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section
16-11-106
. Such term shall not include any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher.
(5)
"Long-term suspension" means the suspension of a student from a public school for more than ten school days but not beyond the current school quarter or semester.
(6)
"Short-term suspension" means the suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten school days.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 575,§ 1-3, eff. 7/1/2014.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-751.1 - Expulsion and disciplinary policy for students bringing weapons to school

(a)
Each local board of education shall establish a policy, pursuant to this subpart, regarding a student's possession of a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object at school. With respect to a student who is determined to have possessed a firearm or dangerous weapon at school, such policy shall require expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year; provided, however, that a hearing officer, tribunal, panel, administrator, superintendent, or local board of education shall have the authority to modify such expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.
(b)
A hearing officer, tribunal, panel, superintendent, or local board of education shall be authorized to place a student determined to have brought a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object to school in an alternative educational setting.
(c)
Nothing in this Code section shall infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 575,§ 1-4, eff. 7/1/2014.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-751.2 - Students subject to disciplinary orders of other school systems

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "disciplinary order" means any order of a local school system in this state, a private school in this state, or a public school outside of this state which imposes short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion upon a student in such system or school.
(b)
A local board of education which has a student who attempts to enroll or who is enrolled in any school in its school system during the time in which that student is subject to a disciplinary order is authorized to refuse to enroll or subject that student to short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion for any time remaining in that other school system's or school's disciplinary order upon receiving a certified copy of such order if the offense which led to such suspension or expulsion in the other school system or school was an offense for which suspension or expulsion could be imposed in the enrolling school.
(c)
A local school system or school may request of another school system or school whether any disciplinary order has been imposed by the other school system or school upon a student who is seeking to enroll or is enrolled in the requesting system or school. If such an order has been imposed and is still in effect for such student, the requested school system or private school in this state shall so inform the requesting system or school and shall provide a certified copy of the order to the requesting system or school.
(d)
If any school administrator determines from the information obtained pursuant to this Code section or from Code Section
15-11-599
,
15-11-602
, or
15-11-707
that a student has been convicted of or has been adjudicated to have committed an offense which is a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act under Code Section
15-11-2
, such administrator shall so inform all teachers to whom the student is assigned and other school personnel to whom the student is assigned. Such teachers and other certificated professional personnel as the administrator deems appropriate may review the information in the student's file provided pursuant to this Code section that has been received from other schools or from the juvenile courts or superior courts. Such information shall be kept confidential.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 4-37, eff. 1/1/2014.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 449, § 13, eff. 5/4/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-752 - Establishment of disciplinary hearing officers, panels, or tribunals for imposition of suspension or expulsion; rules and regulations; appeals

Local boards of education may establish by policy, rule, or regulation disciplinary hearing officers, panels, or tribunals of school officials to impose suspension or expulsion. If such hearing officers, panels, or tribunals are established, such rules and regulations must include the following:
(1)
Provisions governing the manner of selecting the hearing officers or members of the panels or tribunals and the number of members thereof;
(2)
Provisions governing procedures to be followed by such hearing officers, panels, or tribunals in fact-finding, hearings, and reporting recommendations to the local board;
(3)
Provisions granting a right to appeal to the local board when the punishment imposed by hearing officers, panels, or tribunals is long-term suspension or expulsion; and
(4)
Provisions whereby the local school superintendent may suspend enforcement of the suspension or expulsion ordered by the hearing officers, panels, or tribunals pending the outcome of any appeal to the local board.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-753 - Disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal to hold disciplinary hearing following allegation of assault and battery or recommended suspension or expulsion exceeding 10 days

(a)
In addition to any proceedings which are authorized in Code Section
20-2-752
, local boards of education shall appoint a disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials to hold a disciplinary hearing following any instance of an alleged violation of the student code of conduct where the principal recommends a suspension or expulsion of longer than ten school days or an alleged assault or battery by a student upon any teacher or other school official or employee, if such teacher or other school official or employee so requests.
(b)
Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 449, § 16, eff. 5/4/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-755 - Authorization of disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal to determine disciplinary action

The disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials, when appointed as required in Code Section
20-2-753
, shall determine what, if any, disciplinary action shall be taken. Such action may include, but is not limited to, expulsion, long-term suspension, or short-term suspension. Any action taken by such officer, panel, or tribunal shall be subject to modification by the local school board on appeal.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-756 - Reports to law enforcement officials

(a)
The school administration, disciplinary hearing officer, panel, tribunal of school officials, or the local board of education may, when any alleged criminal action by a student occurs, report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency or officer for investigation to determine if criminal charges or delinquent proceedings should be initiated.
(b)
No individual reporting any incident under this subpart to a law enforcement agency or officer shall be subject to any action for malicious prosecution, malicious abuse of process, or malicious use of process.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-757 - Applicability of public inspection and open meeting laws

(a)
All proceedings and hearings conducted under this subpart shall be confidential and shall not be subject to the open meetings requirement of Code Section
50-14-1
or other open meetings laws.
(b)
All electronic or other written records of all hearings conducted under this subpart; all statements of charges; all notices of hearings; and all written decisions rendered by a hearing officer, tribunal, the local board of education, or the State Board of Education shall not be subject to public inspection or other disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or other public disclosure laws; provided, however, the board of education shall prepare a written summary of any proceeding conducted under this subpart, which summary shall include a description of the incident and the disposition thereof but shall not contain the names of any party to the incident. The summary shall be a public record.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-758 - Legal actions not prohibited, restricted, or limited by disciplinary hearing; rights to appeal from decision of school board

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit, restrict, or limit in any manner any cause of action otherwise provided by law and available to any teacher, school official, employee, or student. The provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section
20-2-1160
shall apply to all proceedings under this subpart.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNALS (§§ 20-2-750 — 20-2-759) › Section 20-2-759 - Minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to require minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels that are tasked with hearing matters in this subpart. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to ensure that such individuals have initial training prior to serving as a hearing officer or disciplinary hearing officer or on a tribunal or panel, undergo continuing education so as to continue to serve in such capacity, and function as independent, neutral arbiters.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 460,§ 3-1, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 3 - CHRONIC DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-764 — 20-2-766.1) › Section 20-2-764 - Definitions

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.
(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
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 3 - CHRONIC DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-764 — 20-2-766.1) › Section 20-2-765 - Notification of parent or guardian of chronic disciplinary problem student; observance of child by parent or guardian; attendance of conference with principal or teacher or both

Any time a teacher or principal identifies a student as a chronic disciplinary problem student, the principal shall notify by telephone call and by either certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested or first-class mail the student's parent or guardian of the disciplinary problem, invite such parent or guardian to observe the student in a classroom situation, and request at least one parent or guardian to attend a conference with the principal or the teacher or both to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correction plan.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 3 - CHRONIC DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-764 — 20-2-766.1) › Section 20-2-766 - Students returning from expulsion or suspension; notice to parents; conference with principal or teacher to devise disciplinary and behavioral correction plan

Before any chronic disciplinary problem student is permitted to return from an expulsion or suspension, the school to which the student is to be readmitted shall request by telephone call and by either certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested or first-class mail at least one parent or guardian to schedule and attend a conference with the principal or his or her designee to devise a disciplinary and behavioral correction plan. Failure of the parent or guardian to attend shall not preclude the student from being readmitted to the school. At the discretion of the principal, a teacher, counselor, or other person may attend the conference. The principal shall ensure that a notation of the conference is placed in the student's permanent file.
Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 2, § 20, eff. 2/12/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 3 - CHRONIC DISCIPLINARY PROBLEM STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-764 — 20-2-766.1) › Section 20-2-766.1 - Proceeding against parents for failure to cooperate in educational programs; penalty

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.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 4-38, eff. 1/1/2014.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 4 - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS (§§ 20-2-767 — 20-2-769) › Section 20-2-767 - Definitions

As used in this subpart, the term:
(1)
"Expulsion" means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester.
(2)
"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
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 2 - DISCIPLINE (§§ 20-2-730 — 20-2-769) › Subpart 4 - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS (§§ 20-2-767 — 20-2-769) › Section 20-2-768 - Expulsion or suspension of students for felonies; alternative educational system; policy

(a)
Each local board of education is authorized to refuse to readmit or enroll any student who has been suspended or expelled for being convicted of, being adjudicated to have committed, being indicted for, or having information filed for the commission of any felony or any delinquent act under Code Sections
15-11-602
and
15-11-707
which would be a felony if committed by an adult. If refused readmission or enrollment, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian has the right to request a hearing pursuant to the procedures provided for in Code Section
20-2-754
.
(b)
A hearing officer, tribunal, panel, superintendent, or local board of education shall be authorized to place a student denied enrollment in a local school system under subsection (a) of this Code section in an alternative educational system as appropriate and in the best interest of the student and the education of other students within the school system.
(c)
It is the policy of this state that it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to alternative educational settings rather than to suspend or expel such students from school.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 4-39, eff. 1/1/2014.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-770 - Rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students

The Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for a nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations for each student entering the first grade in the public schools of this state and at such other times as such rules and regulations shall provide. Such rules and regulations shall provide procedures for local boards of health to provide for such examinations and screenings and for the issuance of a certificate to the parent or parents of children entering the first grade indicating that such examinations and screenings have been made, and such certificates shall be turned in to the school officials at the time of enrollment. Such rules and regulations shall further provide that the examinations and screenings required in this Code section may be made by private practitioners and authorize the certification provided for in this Code section by such private practitioners.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 244,§ 6-3, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 102,§ 1-4, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-771.1 - [Information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes]

(a)
If a local board of education provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12, then the following information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes shall be included:
(1)
A description of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes;
(2)
A description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes;
(3)
A recommendation to the parent or guardian of those students displaying warning signs associated with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes that such parent or guardian consult with the student's primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is appropriate;
(4)
A description of the screening processes for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and of the significance of the stages of Type 1 diabetes; and
(5)
A recommendation that, following a Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, the parent or guardian consult with the student's primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
(b)
The Department of Education, in cooperation with the Department of Public Health, shall develop and make available the information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to local school systems as required under subsection (a) of this Code section in an efficient manner that shall include posting the information on its public website.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 551,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 619,§ 35, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-771.2 - School health nurse programs

(a)
Each local board of education shall establish policies and procedures regarding a school health nurse program. Such school health nurse programs shall be staffed by licensed health care professionals and may include consultation with offsite health care professionals through appropriate protocols and contracts. Each local board of education may contract or consult with health professionals knowledgeable in children's health issues to establish the standards, policies, and procedures of a school health nurse program. Such standards, policies, and procedures shall be in accordance with the restrictions set forth in Code Section
20-2-773
.
(b)
Subject to appropriations, there may be established within the Department of Education a school health nurse program coordinator, whose responsibilities may include:
(1)
Assisting local school systems in establishing and implementing the school health nurse programs required by subsection (a) of this Code section, including development of guidelines for utilizing volunteers and retirees to supplement the programs;
(2)
Assisting in standardizing the reporting of any health information from local school systems;
(3)
Assisting local school systems in identifying and obtaining available additional funding and support for school health nurse programs from federal and other sources, including, but not limited to, Medicaid funds and partnerships with local hospitals or other health care facilities; and
(4)
Other related duties to support school health nurse programs.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 621,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 610,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-772 - Rules and regulations for screening of students for scoliosis

(a)
In addition to any other requirements of this part, the Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the screening of public school children for scoliosis.
(b)
The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not require the prior approval of parents or legal guardians of public school children for the screening of such school children for scoliosis. However, such rules and regulations shall provide for advance written notice of the time of such screening to be given to parents and legal guardians of such public school children. If the parent or legal guardian of a child objects to such child being screened for scoliosis, such child shall be exempt from such screening.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 244,§ 6-3, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 102,§ 1-4, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-773 - Restrictions on student health services; utilization of state funds

(a)
No facility operated on public school property or operated by a public school district and no employee of any such facility acting within the scope of such employee's employment shall provide any of the following health services to public school students:
(1)
Distribution of contraceptives;
(2)
Performance of abortions;
(3)
Referrals for abortion; or
(4)
Dispensing abortifacients.
(b)
The Department of Education and local units of administration are prohibited from utilizing state funds for the distribution of contraceptives.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-774 - Self-administration of asthma medication

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Medication" means a medicine prescribed by:
(A)
A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or
(B)
A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter.
(2)
"Self-administration of asthma medication" means a student's discretionary use of asthma medication prescribed for him or her.
(b)
Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, provided that any student who is authorized for self-administration of asthma medication under such policy may possess and use his or her asthma medication:
(1)
While in school;
(2)
At a school sponsored activity;
(3)
While under the supervision of school personnel; or
(4)
While in before-school or after-school care on school operated property.
(c)
Each public school in this state shall permit the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, subject to the local policy adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; and the school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability other than for willful or wanton misconduct for any injury to a student caused by his or her self-administration of asthma medication.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 925, § 2, eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-776.1 - Administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by school personnel

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "auto-injectable epinephrine" means a disposable drug delivery device that is easily transportable and contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions.
(b)
Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, if available, to a student upon the occurrence of an actual or perceived anaphylactic adverse reaction by the student, whether or not such student has a prescription for epinephrine.
(c)
Each local board of education shall provide information to school personnel on how to recognize the symptoms of anaphylactic shock and the correct method of administering the auto-injectable epinephrine.
(d)
Any school personnel who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer epinephrine 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 epinephrine, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 88,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-776.4 - Administration of levalbuterol sulfate by school personnel

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "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.
(b)
Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing school personnel to administer levalbuterol sulfate, if available, to a student upon the occurrence of perceived respiratory distress by the student, whether or not such student has a prescription for levalbuterol sulfate.
(c)
Each local board of education shall provide information to school personnel on how to recognize the symptoms of respiratory distress and the correct method of administering the levalbuterol sulfate.
(d)
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.
Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 56,§ 2A, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-776.5 - [Wesley's Law]

(a)
This Code section shall be known and may be cited as "Wesley's Law."
(b)
As used in this Code section, the term "opioid antagonist" means a drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effect of opioids acting on those receptors, including, but not limited to, naloxone, hydrochloride, or any other similarly acting drug that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid related overdose.
(c)
No visitor or school personnel shall be prohibited from possessing an opioid antagonist on school property or at a school sponsored activity.
(d)
All local school systems or public schools, including charter schools, shall acquire and maintain a supply of opioid antagonists in any secure location where an individual may have an opioid overdose; provided, however, that, if there occurs a shortage of opioid antagonists, the local school systems or public schools, including charter schools, shall make a reasonable effort to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists. Any such supply shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(e)
Any school personnel may administer an opioid antagonist to any person who the school personnel believes in good faith to be experiencing an opioid overdose:
(1)
While in school;
(2)
While at a school sponsored activity;
(3)
While under the supervision of school personnel; or
(4)
Before or after normal school activities, such as while in a before-school or after-school program on school operated property.
(f)
School personnel shall be authorized to carry an opioid antagonist on his or her person while in school, at a school sponsored activity, or on school operated property.
(g)
Upon the administration of any opioid antagonist pursuant to this Code section, the local school system or public school, including charter schools, shall immediately activate the emergency medical services system and notify the student's parent, guardian, or emergency contact or notify such other individual's emergency contact, if known
(h)
Any school personnel who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer an opioid antagonist pursuant to this Code section shall be immune from civil liability or professional discipline for any act or omission related to the administration of an opioid antagonist, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act or omission of willful or wanton misconduct, recklessness, or gross negligence.
(i)
A local school system or public school, including a charter school, shall be immune from civil liability for an act or omission related to the implementation of the provisions of this Code section, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act or omission of willful or wanton misconduct, recklessness, or gross negligence.
Added by 2024 Ga. Laws 462,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-778 - Required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their respective vaccines

(a)
If a local board of education provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12, then the following information about meningococcal meningitis disease and influenza and their respective vaccines shall be included:
(1)
A description of causes, symptoms, and means of transmission;
(2)
A list of sources for additional information; and
(3)
Related recommendations issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
(b)
The Department of Education, in cooperation with the Department of Public Health, shall develop and make available the information about meningococcal meningitis disease and influenza and their respective vaccines to local school systems as required under subsection (a) of this Code section in an efficient manner that shall include posting the information on its website.
Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 30,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 244,§ 6-3, eff. 7/1/2011.
Added by 2009 Ga. Laws 165,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 20 - EDUCATION (§§ 20-1-1 — 20-18-7) › Chapter 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 20-2-1 — 20-2-2140) › Article 16 - STUDENTS (§§ 20-2-670 — 20-2-786) › Part 3 - HEALTH (§§ 20-2-770 — 20-2-779.4) › Section 20-2-779.1 - Suicide prevention and awareness training; no duty of care imposed

(a)
(1)
The Department of Education shall adopt rules to require that all certificated public school personnel receive annual training in suicide awareness and prevention. This training shall be provided within the framework of existing in-service training programs offered by the Department of Education or as part of required professional development offered by a local school system.
(2)
The Department of Education shall, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Suicide Prevention Program established pursuant to Code Section
37-1-27
, and suicide prevention experts, develop a list of approved training materials to fulfill the requirements of this subsection which may include training materials currently being used by a local school system if such training materials meet any criteria established by the department.
(3)
Approved materials shall include training on how to identify appropriate mental health services, both within the school and also within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.
(4)
Approved materials may include programs that can be completed through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials.
(5)
(A)
Each local school system shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policies shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts, and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
(B)
To assist local school systems in developing their own policies for student suicide prevention, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Suicide Prevention Program within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, shall establish a model policy for use by local school systems in accordance with this Code section.
(b)
No person shall have a cause of action for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this Code section or resulting from any training, or lack thereof, required by this Code section.
(c)
The training, or lack thereof, required by the provisions of this Code section shall not be construed to impose any specific duty of care.
Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 625,§ 20, eff. 5/3/2016.
Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 91,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2015.