Georgia Code
Subpart 2 - Public School Disciplinary Tribunals
§ 20-2-751.5. Student Code of Conduct; Safety Rules on School Buses; Distribution

With regard to paragraphs (9), (11), and (17) of this subsection, each student code of conduct shall also contain provisions that address conduct of students during off-school hours.
History. Code 1981, § 20-2-751.5 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 370, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 20; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1421, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 140, § 20; Ga. L. 2004, p. 107, § 14; Ga. L. 2006, p. 851, § 7/SB 413; Ga. L. 2008, p. 214, § 1/HB 1321; Ga. L. 2014, p. 432, § 1-5/HB 826.
The 2014 amendment, effective July 1, 2014, in paragraph (a)(12), substituted “firearm” for “weapon” near the beginning and added “, and possession of a dangerous weapon or hazardous object” at the end.
Cross references.
School buses, T. 40, C. 6, A. 8.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1999, this Code section, originally designated as Code Section 20-2-751.4, was redesignated as Code Section 20-2-751.5.
Law reviews.
For notes on 1999 enactment of this Code section, see 16 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 116, 128 (1999).
For article on 2006 amendment of this Code section, see 23 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 129 (2006).
For comment, “From Backpacks to Blackberries: (Re)Examining New Jersey v. T.L.O. in the Age of the Cell Phone,” see 61 Emory L. J. 111 (2011).
For comment, “Pacifism in a Dog-Eat-Dog World: Potential Solutions to School Bullying,” see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 753 (2013).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 20 - Education

Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education

Article 16 - Students

Part 2 - Discipline

Subpart 2 - Public School Disciplinary Tribunals

§ 20-2-750. Short Title

§ 20-2-751. Definitions

§ 20-2-751.1. Expulsion and Disciplinary Policy for Students Bringing Weapons to School

§ 20-2-751.2. Students Subject to Disciplinary Orders of Other School Systems

§ 20-2-751.4. Policies Prohibiting Bullying; Assignment to Alternative School; Notice

§ 20-2-751.5. Student Code of Conduct; Safety Rules on School Buses; Distribution

§ 20-2-751.6. Disciplinary Policy for Students Committing Acts of Physical Violence Against Teacher, School Bus Driver, or Other School Official or Employee

§ 20-2-751.7. State Mandated Process for Students to Follow in Reporting Instances of Alleged Inappropriate Behavior by Teacher or Other School Personnel; Notice of Process; Training; Investigations

§ 20-2-752. Establishment of Disciplinary Hearing Officers, Panels, or Tribunals for Imposition of Suspension or Expulsion; Rules and Regulations; Appeals

§ 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

§ 20-2-754. Procedures to Be Followed by Disciplinary Officer, Panel, or Tribunal; Review

§ 20-2-755. Authorization of Disciplinary Officer, Panel, or Tribunal to Determine Disciplinary Action

§ 20-2-756. Reports to Law Enforcement Officials

§ 20-2-757. Applicability of Public Inspection and Open Meeting Laws

§ 20-2-758. Legal Actions Not Prohibited, Restricted, or Limited by Disciplinary Hearing; Rights to Appeal From Decision of School Board

§ 20-2-759. Minimum Qualifications for Hearing Officers, Disciplinary Hearing Officers, Tribunals, and Panels