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Part 1 - School Attendance
Subpart 1 - Transfer Students
§ 20-2-670. Requirements for Transferring Students Beyond Sixth Grade; Conditional Admission; Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-670 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-671. Transfer Students Who Have Committed Felony Acts; Disclosure of Act - If any school administrator determines from the information obtained pursuant...
Subpart 2 - Compulsory Attendance
§ 20-2-690. Educational Entities; Requirements for Private Schools and Home Study Programs; Learning Pod Protection - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-690 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-690.1. Mandatory Education for Children Between Ages Six and 16 - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 343, §§ 1, 10; Ga....
§ 20-2-690.2. Establishment of Student Attendance and School Climate Committee; Membership; Summary of Penalties for Failure to Comply; Review and Policy Recommendations; Reporting - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-690.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-691. Minimum Annual Attendance Required; Child Completing High School Exempt - The minimum session of annual school attendance required under this...
§ 20-2-692. General Assembly Pages Granted Excused Absences - Children who serve as pages of the General Assembly during...
§ 20-2-692.1. Excused Absences for Days Missed to Visit With Parent or Legal Guardian in the Military Prior to Deployment or While on Leave; Attendance at Military Affairs Sponsored Events - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-692.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-692.2. Foster Care Student Attending Court Proceedings Related to That Student’s Foster Care to Be Credited as Present at School - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-692.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-692.3. Participation in 4-H Activities; Attendance Credit - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-692.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-693. Exemptions - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 343, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-694. Administration and Enforcement of Subpart - It shall be the duty of each county and independent...
§ 20-2-695. Employing Attendance Officers in Addition to Visiting Teachers; Authority and Duties - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 343, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-696. Duties of Visiting Teachers and Attendance Officers - In the discharge of the duties of their office, visiting...
§ 20-2-697. Cooperation of Principals and Teachers in Public Schools With Visiting Teachers and Attendance Officers; Attendance Reports and Records Kept by Public Schools; Letter Indicating Enrollment - (a.1) Any student shall have the right to request and...
§ 20-2-698. Peace Officers May Take Temporary Custody of Truant Children Away From Home - Any peace officer may assume temporary custody, during school hours,...
§ 20-2-699. Disposition of Children Taken Into Custody - Any person assuming temporary custody of a child pursuant to...
§ 20-2-700. Reports by Peace Officers to School Authorities and Parent or Guardian - Any person taking action pursuant to Code Section 20-2-699 shall...
§ 20-2-701. Responsibility for Reporting Truants to Juvenile or Other Courts - Local school superintendents as applied to private schools, the Department...
Subpart 2A - Clubs and Organizations
§ 20-2-705. Parental Consent for Participation in School Clubs and Organizations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-705 , enacted by Ga. L....
Subpart 3 - Records
§ 20-2-720. Inspection of Students’ Records by Parents - No local school system, whether county, independent, or area, shall...
Part 2 - Discipline
Subpart 1 - Corporal Punishment
§ 20-2-730. Policies and Regulations on Use of Corporal Punishment - All area, county, and independent boards of education shall be...
§ 20-2-731. When and How Corporal Punishment May Be Administered - An area, county, or independent board of education may, upon...
§ 20-2-732. When Principal or Teacher Not Liable for Administering Corporal Punishment - No principal or teacher who shall administer corporal punishment to...
Subpart 1A - Improved Student Learning Environment and Discipline
§ 20-2-735. Adoption of Policies by Local Boards to Improve Student Learning Environment - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-735 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-736. Student Codes of Conduct; Distribution; Disciplinary Action for Violations; Parental Involvement - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-736 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-737. Reports by Teacher of Violations of Student Code of Conduct; Notification to Parents of Support Services or Disciplinary Action - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-737 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-738. Authority of Teacher Over Classroom; Procedures Following Removal of Student From Classroom; Placement Review Committees - The decision of the placement review committee shall be in...
§ 20-2-739. Conflict Management and Resolution; Cultural Diversity Training Programs - On and after July 1, 2000, the Department of Education...
§ 20-2-740. Annual Report by Local Boards of Education Regarding Disciplinary and Placement Actions; Annual Study by Department of Education - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-740 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-741. Positive Behavorial Interventions and Supports and Response to Intervention - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-741 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-742. Multi-Tiered System of Supports Prior to Suspension or Expulsion for Certain Students - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-742 , enacted by Ga. L....
Subpart 2 - Public School Disciplinary Tribunals
§ 20-2-750. Short Title - This subpart shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 20-2-751. Definitions - As used in this subpart, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 20-2-751.1. Expulsion and Disciplinary Policy for Students Bringing Weapons to School - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-751.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-751.2. Students Subject to Disciplinary Orders of Other School Systems - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-751.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-751.4. Policies Prohibiting Bullying; Assignment to Alternative School; Notice - The term applies to acts which occur on school property,...
§ 20-2-751.5. Student Code of Conduct; Safety Rules on School Buses; Distribution - With regard to paragraphs (9), (11), and (17) of this...
§ 20-2-751.6. Disciplinary Policy for Students Committing Acts of Physical Violence Against Teacher, School Bus Driver, or Other School Official or Employee - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-751.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-751.7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-752. Establishment of Disciplinary Hearing Officers, Panels, or Tribunals for Imposition of Suspension or Expulsion; Rules and Regulations; Appeals - Local boards of education may establish by policy, rule, or...
§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-753 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-754. Procedures to Be Followed by Disciplinary Officer, Panel, or Tribunal; Review - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-754 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-755. Authorization of Disciplinary Officer, Panel, or Tribunal to Determine Disciplinary Action - The disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials, when...
§ 20-2-756. Reports to Law Enforcement Officials - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-756 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-757. Applicability of Public Inspection and Open Meeting Laws - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-757 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-758. Legal Actions Not Prohibited, Restricted, or Limited by Disciplinary Hearing; Rights to Appeal From Decision of School Board - Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit, restrict,...
§ 20-2-759. Minimum Qualifications for Hearing Officers, Disciplinary Hearing Officers, Tribunals, and Panels - The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations...
Subpart 3 - Chronic Disciplinary Problem Students
§ 20-2-764. Definitions - As used in this subpart, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 20-2-765. Notification of Parent or Guardian of Chronic Disciplinary Problem Student; Observance of Child by Parent or Guardian; Attendance of Conference With Principal or Teacher or Both - Any time a teacher or principal identifies a student as...
§ 20-2-766. Students Returning From Expulsion or Suspension; Notice to Parents; Conference With Principal or Teacher to Devise Disciplinary and Behavioral Correction Plan - Before any chronic disciplinary problem student is permitted to return...
§ 20-2-766.1. Proceeding Against Parents for Failure to Cooperate in Educational Programs; Penalty - The local board of education may, by petition to the...
Subpart 4 - Alternative Educational Systems
§ 20-2-767. Definitions - As used in this subpart, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 20-2-768. Expulsion or Suspension of Students for Felonies; Alternative Educational System; Policy - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-768 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 3 - Health
§ 20-2-770. Rules and Regulations for Nutritional Screening and Eye, Ear, and Dental Examinations of Students - The Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in...
§ 20-2-771. Immunization of Students - History. Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 98, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-771.2. School Health Nurse Programs - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-771.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-772. Rules and Regulations for Screening of Students for Scoliosis - A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 and 2021...
§ 20-2-773. Restrictions on Student Health Services; Utilization of State Funds - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-773 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-774. Self-Administration of Asthma Medication - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-774 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-775. Automated External Defibrillator Required in High Schools; Requirements; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-775 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-776. Student Retention and Self-Administration of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Liability of School System - The written statements specified in this subsection shall be provided...
§ 20-2-776.1. Administration of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine by School Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-776.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-776.2. Stock Supply of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Requirements; Limited Liability - regardless of whether the student has a prescription for auto-injectable...
§ 20-2-776.3. Stock Supply of Levalbuterol Sulfate; Requirements; Limited Liability - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-776.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-776.4. Administration of Levalbuterol Sulfate by School Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-776.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-777. Annual Fitness Assessment Program; Reporting and Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-777 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-778. Required Information to Parents of Students Regarding Meningococcal Meningitis and Influenza and Their Respective Vaccines - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-778 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-779. Care of Students With Diabetes; Definitions; Training of School Employees; Diabetes Medical Management Plan; No Liability for Staff; Application to Private Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-779 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-779.1. Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training; No Duty of Care Imposed - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-779.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 4 - Removal of Child From School to Gain Custody
§ 20-2-780. Change of Custody of Minor Child by Removing Child From Premises of Private or Public School Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-780 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 5 - Review of Removal
§ 20-2-785. Referral and Assessment to Determine Whether Withdrawal Was to Limit Education - In the event that a child is withdrawn from a...
§ 20-2-786. Parents' Bill of Rights - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-786 , enacted by Ga. L....