Georgia Code
Article 16 - Students
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....