History. Code 1981, § 20-2-143 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 868, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 600, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214; Ga. L. 2018, p. 747, § 2A/SB 401; Ga. L. 2019, p. 1056, § 20/SB 52.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, added the fourth sentence of subsection (b).
The 2019 amendment, effective May 12, 2019, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted “grade nine” for “grade 9” at the end of the fourth sentence of subsection (b).
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 6 - Quality Basic Education
Part 2 - Competencies and Core Curriculum
§ 20-2-141. Review of Competencies and Core Curriculum
§ 20-2-142. Prescribed Courses
§ 20-2-142.1. Coursework in the Founding Philosophy and Principles of the United States of America
§ 20-2-143. Sex Education and Aids Prevention Instruction; Implementation; Student Exemption
§ 20-2-144. Mandatory Instruction Concerning Alcohol, Tobacco, Vapor Products, and Other Drug Use
§ 20-2-145. Comprehensive Character Education Program
§ 20-2-145.1. Career Education
§ 20-2-146. Scholastic Assessment Test Preparatory Course; Acceptance as Elective Credit
§ 20-2-149. Program for Educating Students Regarding Online Internet Safety