History. Code 1981, § 20-2-144 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 2043, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214; Ga. L. 2021, p. 101, § 2/HB 287.
The 2021 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, inserted “, tobacco, vapor products,” in the first sentences of subsections (a) and (b); inserted “vapor products,” in the fourth sentence of subsection (a) and in paragraph (b)(3); and substituted “2021” for “1990” at the end of the first and second sentences of subsection (d).
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For note on 1990 enactment of this Code section, see 7 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 377 (1990).
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