All program weights, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salary for at least one media specialist for an appropriate base size school pursuant to Code Section 20-2-181 and to provide media center materials and equipment, including computer hardware and software, as essential to support instructional programs authorized under Part 3 of this article, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
History. Code 1981, § 20-2-184 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1657, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1169, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1500, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 6 - Quality Basic Education
Part 5 - Program Weights and Funding Requirements
§ 20-2-180. Essential Educational Resources as Basis for Base Amount and Program Weights
§ 20-2-181. Calculation of Program Weights to Reflect Base School Size
§ 20-2-183. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Maintenance and Operation of Facilities
§ 20-2-184. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Media Specialists
§ 20-2-185. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Salaries for Assistant Principals and Secretaries
§ 20-2-188. Student Transportation
§ 20-2-189. Migrant Student Grants for Schools
§ 20-2-190. Professional Development Centered on State-Wide Strategic Initiatives