The State Board of Education shall create a program for limited-English-proficient students whose native language is not English, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. The purpose of this program is to assist such students to develop proficiency in the English language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, sufficient to perform effectively at the currently assigned grade level. The state board shall prescribe such rules and regulations regarding eligibility criteria and standards as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this Code section. This program may also be referred to as the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program.
History. Code 1981, § 20-2-156 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1657, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1169, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 19.
Cross references.
English designated as official language, § 50-3-100 .
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.’
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 6 - Quality Basic Education
§ 20-2-150. Eligibility for Enrollment
§ 20-2-151. General and Career Education Programs; Purpose; Authorized Programs
§ 20-2-151.2. Driver Education Course Accepted for Carnegie Unit Elective Credits
§ 20-2-152. Special Education Services
§ 20-2-154. Remedial Education Program
§ 20-2-154.2. Agricultural Education Program; Development of Plan
§ 20-2-154.3. Agricultural Programs in Elementary Schools; Evaluation
§ 20-2-155. School Climate Management Program; Model Codes of Behavior and Discipline
§ 20-2-156. Program for Limited-English-Proficient Students
§ 20-2-158. Contracts for School Psychology Services
§ 20-2-159.1. Focused Programs of Study
§ 20-2-159.5. Georgia Seal of Biliteracy; Purpose; Qualifications; Insignia