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Article 1 - State Board of Education
§ 20-2-1. Board Created; Appointment of Members; Powers - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 9; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-2. Terms of Office of Members - The first State Board of Education appointed under this article...
§ 20-2-3. Vacancies on Board - In case of a vacancy on the State Board of...
§ 20-2-4. Qualifications and Disqualifications of Members - The members of the State Board of Education shall be...
§ 20-2-5. Oaths of Members; Board Meetings - The members of the State Board of Education shall take...
§ 20-2-5.1. Annual Public Hearings in Congressional District From Which Each State Board of Education Member Is Appointed - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-5.2. Chairperson and Other Officers; Election; Term and Duties of Chairperson - The State Board of Education shall elect a chairperson and...
§ 20-2-6. Inspection Committees - The State Board of Education is authorized to appoint committees...
§ 20-2-7. Where Committee Meetings May Be Held - The members of the State Board of Education as a...
§ 20-2-8. Travel by Members Within or Outside State - The State Board of Education may authorize any member of...
§ 20-2-9. Per Diem Allowances and Expenses of Members - Each member of the State Board of Education shall receive...
§ 20-2-10. Gifts or Compensation to Members, Appointees, or Their Families From Publishers Prohibited; Reporting Offers; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 94, § 23; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-11. Budgets; Supervision of Department of Education; Funds for State Office - The State Board of Education shall prepare and submit to...
§ 20-2-13. Educational Research; Preparation and Publication of Instructional Material - The State Board of Education may use and allocate money...
§ 20-2-14. Acceptance of Donations, Grants, and Federal Aid for Vocational or Other Educational Purposes; Matching Funds; Authorization to Make Transfers - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 864, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-14.1. Georgia Foundation for Public Education; Authorization to Accept Transfers of Certain Property Held in Trust by State Board of Education; Authorization for Nonprofit Corporation; Authorization to Receive Donations From Taxpayers; Require... - The Department of Revenue shall post on its website the...
§ 20-2-15. Acceptance of Federal and Other Aid to Educational Television - The State Board of Education is authorized and is designated...
§ 20-2-16. Acceptance and Allotment of Federal Aid and Other Funds for School Construction; Determining Needs; Planning Financing; Building Code; Safety Inspections and Recommendations - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 200, §§ 1-3. Cross references....
§ 20-2-17. Lease of State Property to Local School Boards - The Department of Education, on behalf of the state, may...
§ 20-2-18. Continuation of Trusts for Institutions for Blind and Deaf; Board to Be Trustee - Any trust fund or property, real, personal, or mixed, specifically...
§ 20-2-19. Receipt and Review of Asbestos Management Plans by State Board of Education; Disapproval of Plans; Funding; Regulation; Accreditation; Effect on Other Powers of Board - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-19 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-20. Regional Offices Authorized; Employees - The State Board of Education is authorized to establish regional...
Article 2 - State School Superintendent
§ 20-2-30. Election; Office; Forms, Blanks, and Instructions for Subordinate Officials; Appeal of Decisions to State Board of Education - The State School Superintendent shall be elected by the persons...
§ 20-2-31. Qualifications - To render a person eligible to hold the office of...
§ 20-2-32. Bond; Oath - Upon entering upon the discharge of his official duties, the...
§ 20-2-33. Compensation and Expenses - The State School Superintendent shall be compensated as provided in...
§ 20-2-34. Recommendations to State Board of Education; Suspension of County School Superintendents; Appeal - The State School Superintendent shall carry out and enforce all...
§ 20-2-35. Duty to Visit Counties - It shall be the duty of the State School Superintendent...
§ 20-2-36. Duty in Case of Misapplication of State Funds - In the event of a misapplication of any of the...
Article 3 - Local Boards of Education
§ 20-2-49. Standards for Local Board of Education Members - The General Assembly finds that local boards of education play...
§ 20-2-50. County School Districts; County Board for Each County - Each county of this state, exclusive of any independent school...
§ 20-2-51. Election of Local Board of Education Members; Persons Ineligible to Be Members or Superintendent; Ineligibility for Local Boards of Education; Ineligibility for Other Elective Offices - The cost of such notice and public hearing shall be...
§ 20-2-52. Term of Office; Number of Members; Staggering of Terms - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 78; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-52.1. Composition and Election of County Boards of Education in Counties in Which There Is a Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax and a County Sales and Use Tax for Educational Purposes; Terms of Service - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-52.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-53. Certifying Election or Appointment of County Board Members - In addition to certifications of elections now required to be...
§ 20-2-54.1. Procedure for Filling Vacancies on Local Boards - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-54.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-55. Per Diem, Insurance, and Expenses of Local Board Members - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 79; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-56. Nonpartisan Elections for Members of Boards of Education - Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the...
§ 20-2-57. Organization of County Boards; Chairperson and Secretary; Quorum; Record of Proceedings - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, §§ 82, 88; Code...
§ 20-2-58. Regular Monthly Meeting of Local Boards With Public Comment; Adjournment; Temporary Presiding Officer; Notice of Date; Template for Financial Review; Open Meetings - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 83; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-58.1. “Immediate Family” Defined; Employment of Family Members - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-58.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-59. [Effective Until June 30, 2027. See note.] Rules; Regulation of Face Masks - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 88; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-59. [For Effective Date, See note.] Rules - The county school superintendent and county board of education shall...
§ 20-2-60. Consolidation of County Schools - The board of education of any county shall have the...
§ 20-2-61. Fundamental Roles of Local Boards of Education and Local School Superintendents - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-62. Employment of County Agents and Home Demonstration Agents to Carry on Extension Work - Power is conferred upon the county tax levying authorities of...
§ 20-2-63. Prohibit Certain Conflicts of Interest of Board Members - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-63 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-64. Establishment and Maintenance of Trusts or Funds - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-64 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-65. Programs for Care and Supervision of Students Before School, After School, or During Vacation Periods - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-65 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-66. School Breakfast Programs - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-66 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-67. Local School System or School Subject to Corrective Action Plan for Budget Deficit; Financial Operations Form; Publication; Mailing to Department of Education and Local Governing Body - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-67 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-68. Information for Verification of Fund Expenditure - The Office of Planning and Budget shall collect from local...
§ 20-2-69. Requirements and Procedures for Issuing and Awarding High School Diplomas to Honorably Discharged World War Ii Veterans - Each local board of education shall issue high school diplomas...
§ 20-2-70. Requirements and Procedures for Issuing and Awarding High School Diplomas to Honorably Discharged Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict Veterans - Each local board of education shall issue high school diplomas...
§ 20-2-71. Placement of Twins or Higher Order Multiples in the Same Classroom - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-71 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-72. Code of Ethics for Local Board of Education Members - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-72 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-73. Suspension and Removal of Local School Board Members Upon Potential Loss of Accreditation or When Schools in System Are Turnaround Eligible Schools; Procedures; Petition for Reinstatement; Prohibition on Use of Public Funds for Litigation... - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-73 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-74. Solicit and Accept Donations for Educational Purposes - Local boards of education shall be authorized to solicit and...
Article 4 - Increased Flexibility for Local School Systems
§ 20-2-80. Requests for Increased Flexibility; Title 20/no Waivers System - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-80 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-81. Strategic Plan and Proposed Contract for Local School Systems Requesting Flexibility; Strategic Waivers School System - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-81 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-82. Contract Terms for Local School Systems Requesting Flexibility - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-82 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-83. State Board Approval of Local School Board Flexibility Contract - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-83 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-84. Accountability, Flexibility, and Consequences Components of Contract - Consequences shall be incurred upon noncompliance of a local school...
§ 20-2-84.1. Loss of Governance for Nonperforming Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-84.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-84.2. State Monitoring - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-84.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-84.3. Required Notifications by Local School Systems - No later than June 30, 2015, each local school system...
§ 20-2-84.4. Other Funding Options - The department may offer other funding options for local school...
§ 20-2-84.5. Applicability to Charter Systems - Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 20-2-84.4, this article...
§ 20-2-84.6. Establishment of Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines - The State Board of Education shall be authorized to establish...
Article 4A - Community Involvement in Education
§ 20-2-85. Legislative Findings; Role of Local Boards of Education and School Councils - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-85 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-86. Operation of School Councils; Training Programs; Membership; Management; Roles and Responsibilities - An employee of the local school system may serve as...
Article 5 - Local School Superintendents
§ 20-2-101. Appointment of School Superintendents - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 147; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-103. Oath of Local School Superintendent - Before entering upon the discharge of his or her official...
§ 20-2-104. Superintendents’ Bonds - Each county and independent system school superintendent must give bond...
§ 20-2-108. Certification and Classification of Local School Superintendents; Compensation - Each local school superintendent shall be certified and classified by...
§ 20-2-109. Duties of Local School Superintendents; Reporting - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 154; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-111. Administration of Oaths by County School Superintendents and County Board Members - The county school superintendent and members of the county board...
Article 6 - Quality Basic Education
Part 1 - Short Title and Purpose
§ 20-2-130. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 20-2-131. Objectives and Purposes of Program - The General Assembly of Georgia, recognizing the need for: does...
§ 20-2-132. Primary Goals of Article - It is the intent of the General Assembly that the...
§ 20-2-133. Free Public Instruction; Exceptions; Eligibility; Procedure and Requirements When Child in Custody of or in a Placement or Facility of a State Agency - and who is physically present within the geographical area served...
Part 2 - Competencies and Core Curriculum
§ 20-2-140. State Board of Education to Establish Uniformly Sequenced Content Standards; College and Career Readiness Competency Standards - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-140 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-140.1. Online Learning - The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations...
§ 20-2-141. Review of Competencies and Core Curriculum - The State Board of Education shall establish at least once...
§ 20-2-142. Prescribed Courses - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-142 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-142.1. Coursework in the Founding Philosophy and Principles of the United States of America - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-142.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-143. Sex Education and Aids Prevention Instruction; Implementation; Student Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-143 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-144. Mandatory Instruction Concerning Alcohol, Tobacco, Vapor Products, and Other Drug Use - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-144 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-145. Comprehensive Character Education Program - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-145 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-145.1. Career Education - The State Board of Education shall prescribe a minimum course...
§ 20-2-146. Scholastic Assessment Test Preparatory Course; Acceptance as Elective Credit - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-146 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-147. Instructional Activities Focusing on Veterans and the Armed Forces; Closure of Schools for Veterans Day - On a school day immediately preceding or as close to...
§ 20-2-148. Elective Course in History and Literature of the Old and New Testaments; Religious Neutrality - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-148 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-149. Program for Educating Students Regarding Online Internet Safety - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-149 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-149.1. Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Use of Automated External Defibrillator; Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-149.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-149.2. Awarding of High School Diploma for Completion of Postsecondary Programs; Identification of Critical Needs Fields of Study - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-149.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-149.3. Requirements for Computer Science Education - (A) Each local school system shall provide that at least...
§ 20-2-149.4. Financial Literacy Instruction and Curriculum - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-149.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 3 - Educational Programs
§ 20-2-150. Eligibility for Enrollment - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-150 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-151. General and Career Education Programs; Purpose; Authorized Programs - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-151 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-151.1. American Sign Language as Foreign Language for College Preparatory Curriculum and for Carnegie Unit Elective Credits - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-151.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-151.2. Driver Education Course Accepted for Carnegie Unit Elective Credits - For the purpose of earning Carnegie unit curriculum credits at...
§ 20-2-152. Special Education Services - (a.1) The criteria adopted by the state board to determine...
§ 20-2-152.1. Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights; Consideration of Communication Needs of Deaf Students; Parental Explanations; Instruction in Particular Communication Mode or Language - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-152.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-152.2. Protocols for Assessment of Trauma in Students in Foster Care; Guidance Regarding Trauma and Its Impact on Students - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-152.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-153. Early Intervention Program for Students at Risk of Not Reaching or Maintaining Academic Grade Level - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-153 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-154. Remedial Education Program - No more than 25 percent of the full-time equivalent population...
§ 20-2-154.1. Alternative Education Programs; Alternative Charter Schools; Intent; Description; Requirements; Designation; Funding; Effectiveness - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-154.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-154.2. Agricultural Education Program; Development of Plan - The agricultural education program provided in this state to students...
§ 20-2-154.3. Agricultural Programs in Elementary Schools; Evaluation - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-154.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-155. School Climate Management Program; Model Codes of Behavior and Discipline - The State Board of Education shall establish a state-wide school...
§ 20-2-156. Program for Limited-English-Proficient Students - The State Board of Education shall create a program for...
§ 20-2-157. Uniform Reporting System for Certain Purposes; Dual Credit Courses; Academic Eligibility Requirements to Receive Hope Scholarship - (a.1) As used in this Code section, the term “dual...
§ 20-2-158. Contracts for School Psychology Services - A local unit of administration shall be authorized to contract...
§ 20-2-159. Requirements for Receiving Special Education and Related Services of Students Enrolled in Home Study Programs - For the purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,...
§ 20-2-159.1. Focused Programs of Study - Such focused programs of study may be combined around these...
§ 20-2-159.2. Coordination Between High Schools and Postsecondary Institutions to Minimize the Need for Remedial Coursework for Students in Postsecondary Institutions - Stronger coordination between high schools and institutions of higher education...
§ 20-2-159.3. Academic Core Standards to Be Embedded in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Courses - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-159.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-159.4. Policies and Guidelines for Awarding Units of High School Credit Based on Demonstrated Proficiency - The state board shall establish a process for reviewing and...
§ 20-2-159.5. Georgia Seal of Biliteracy; Purpose; Qualifications; Insignia - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-159.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-159.6. Screening for Dyslexia and Related Disorders; Training and Professional Development; Pilot Program Evaluating Early Intervention; Data Reporting - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-159.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 4 - Financing
§ 20-2-160. Determination of Enrollment by Institutional Program; Determination of Funds to Be Appropriated - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-160 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-161. Quality Basic Education Formula - The process and associated components contained within this Code section...
§ 20-2-161.2. Work Based Learning Programs; Legislative Intent; Participation; Standards; Coordination; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-161.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-161.3. Dual Enrollment Act; Purpose; Dual Credit Courses; Eligibility for Participation; Eligibility for Payment - (a.1) The purpose of the Dual Enrollment program is to...
§ 20-2-162. Annual Recalculation of Amount of Funding; Midterm Adjustment - Such a midterm adjustment shall be made by reducing the...
§ 20-2-164. Local Five Mill Share Funds - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-164 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-165. Equalization Grants; Annual Calculation; Allocation - (5.1) “Equivalent millage” means for a local school system that...
§ 20-2-165.1. Charter System Earnings for Each Full-Time Equivalent Student; Use of Funds - In addition to the amounts earned by a charter system...
§ 20-2-166. State Funds; Calculation; Allotment; Distribution - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-166 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-167. Funding for Direct Instructional, Media Center, and Staff Development Costs; Computerized Uniform Budget and Accounting System; Submission of Local Budget to State Board; Provision of Certain Information by Local Boards - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-167 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-167.1. Public Meetings on Proposed Annual Operating Budget; Notice; Electronic Copies; Exception for Certain Nonprofits - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-167.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-167.2. Virtual Instruction Through Virtual Schools; No Waivers - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-167.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-168. Distribution of Federal Funds; Combined Purchase of Supplies and Equipment; Minimum School Year; Summer School Programs; Year-Round Operation - A similar process shall be applied to all other instructional...
§ 20-2-169. Receipt of Federal Funds for Career, Occupational, or Technical Education - The Department of Education is designated as the sole state...
§ 20-2-170. Authority to Withhold Payment of Bonded Indebtedness From Appropriation - If the State Board of Education has received the notification...
§ 20-2-171. Minimum Direct Classroom Expenditures; Waivers; Sanctions for Noncompliance; Submission of Budget and Expenditure Information; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-171 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 5 - Program Weights and Funding Requirements
§ 20-2-180. Essential Educational Resources as Basis for Base Amount and Program Weights - The essential educational resources described in this part shall serve...
§ 20-2-181. Calculation of Program Weights to Reflect Base School Size - The calculation of all program weights shall reflect a base...
§ 20-2-182. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Payment of Salaries and Benefits; Maximum Class Size; Reporting Requirements; Application to Specific School Years - (c.1) The program weights for the kindergarten and the kindergarten...
§ 20-2-183. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Maintenance and Operation of Facilities - All program weights, when multiplied by the base amount, shall...
§ 20-2-184. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Media Specialists - All program weights, when multiplied by the base amount, shall...
§ 20-2-184.1. Funding for Additional Days of Instruction; Programs for Low-Performing Students; Transportation Costs - The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary,...
§ 20-2-185. Program Weights to Reflect Funds for Salaries for Assistant Principals and Secretaries - All program weights, when multiplied by the base amount, shall...
§ 20-2-186. Allocation of Funds for Local Systems to Pay Beginning Salaries of Superintendents, Secretaries, Accountants, Nurses, and Certain Other Personnel; Eligibility of Failing Schools for Funds - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-186 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-187. State-Wide School Lunch Program; Instruction in Nutrition, Hygiene, Etiquette, and Social Graces; School Food and Nutrition Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-187 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-188. Student Transportation - (a.1) Any funds that the State Board of Education allocates...
§ 20-2-189. Migrant Student Grants for Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-189 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-190. Professional Development Centered on State-Wide Strategic Initiatives - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-190 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-191. Supplies for School Health Nurse Programs - Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the State Board...
Part 6 - Employment
Subpart 1 - Certificated Professional Personnel
§ 20-2-200. Regulation of Certificated Professional Personnel by Professional Standards Commission; Rules and Regulations; Fees - (4.1) Prior to July 1, 2017, the Professional Standards Commission...
§ 20-2-200.1. Exemption From Testing for Transferring Out-of-State Teachers - The commission shall not require a teacher from another state...
§ 20-2-200.2. Qualification for Certain Certificates for Military Spouses - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-200.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-201. Specific Course Requirements; In-Service or Continuing Education; Online Offerings - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-201 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-202. Life Certificates - All teachers and other professional personnel who hold life certificates...
§ 20-2-203. Validity Period for Renewable Certificates - All renewable certificates granted by the Professional Standards Commission shall...
§ 20-2-204. Paraprofessional and Permitted Personnel; Classification of All Certified or Permitted Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-204 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-205. Georgia Master Teacher Program - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-205 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-206. Alternative Teacher Certification Program; Creditable Service - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-206 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-207. Online Course on Educator Ethics - The Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission...
§ 20-2-208. Dyslexia Endorsement for Teachers; Requirements; Assessments - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-208 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-208.1. Inclusion of Identification of and Interventions for Dyslexia and Other Disorders in Standards for Teacher Preparation Programs for Elementary and Secondary Education Instruction - The Professional Standards Commission shall include in its standards for...
§ 20-2-209. Financial Literacy Endorsement for Educators - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-209 , enacted by Ga. L....
Subpart 2 - Conditions of Employment
§ 20-2-210. Annual Performance Evaluation; On-Time Graduation Rate - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-210 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-211. Annual Contract; Disqualifying Acts; Job Descriptions - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-211 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-211.1. Clearance Certificates Issued by the Professional Standards Commission Relating to Fingerprint and Criminal Background Checks - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-211.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-212. Salary Schedules - so long as he or she was enrolled in such...
§ 20-2-212.1. Increase in State Salary of Person Selected as Georgia Teacher of the Year; Advisory Role - Any person who has been selected as Georgia Teacher of...
§ 20-2-212.2. Salary Increase for Persons Receiving Certification From National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; State Payment of Program Participation Fee; Repayment; Reimbursement - shall receive not less than a 10 percent rate increase...
§ 20-2-212.5. Additional Compensation for Teachers in Mathematics or Science - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-212.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-212.6. Limitation on Salary Increase for School Superintendent or Administrators - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-212.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-213.1. Pay-for-Performance for Rewarding Group Activity - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-213.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-214. Salary Schedule for Principals; Supplements - The State Board of Education shall establish a salary schedule...
§ 20-2-214.1. High Performance Principals Program - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-214.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-215. “In Loco Parentis” Status of Aides and Paraprofessionals - Classroom aides and paraprofessionals shall have, while performing assigned duties,...
§ 20-2-216. Substitute Teachers - As a condition for receiving funds under this article, it...
§ 20-2-217. Professional and Staff Development Stipends - The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to...
§ 20-2-218. Duty-Free Lunch Period; Exchange of Lunch Period for Compensation or Other Benefit; Length of School Day Not Affected; Exemption for Extenuating Circumstances; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-218 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-219. Payroll Deduction Services Provided by Local Units of Administration - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-219 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-220. Limitations Upon Decreases in Local Salary Supplements for School Bus Drivers and Food Service Managers or Employees - In any fiscal year in which school bus drivers or...
§ 20-2-221. Furlough Days to Be on Monday or Friday or in Conjunction With Holidays - In the event that a local school system furloughs teachers...
Part 7 - Staff Development
§ 20-2-230. Programs - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-250 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 8 - State Board of Education
§ 20-2-240. Powers and Duties - The State Board of Education shall adopt and prescribe all...
§ 20-2-241. State School Superintendent - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-231, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...
§ 20-2-242. Local School Systems; Local Units of Administration; Local Governing Bodies - The political subdivisions governed by county, independent, and area boards...
§ 20-2-243. Withholding Funds for Failure to Comply With This Article - In the event a local unit of administration shall fail...
§ 20-2-244. Waiver Requests by a Local Board of Education; Requirements for Application for Waiver; Period of Waiver; Blanket Waivers - A local school system which has received a waiver or...
§ 20-2-244.1. Variance or Waiver Requests by Public School Students - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-244.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 9 - Grants for Educational Programs
§ 20-2-250. Projects to Improve Effectiveness - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-240 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-251. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program; Purpose; Annual Evaluation of Program; Maximum Participation - (1.1) “High-need subject area” means one of the three content...
§ 20-2-256. Joint After-School Programs for At-Risk Students - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-256 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-257. Grants for Driver Education Courses for Secondary School Students - The State Board of Education shall provide public secondary schools...
§ 20-2-258. Funds for Grant Recipients; Criteria for Compacts Between Students, Teachers and Parents - The State Board of Education shall request funds sufficient to...
§ 20-2-259. Extended Day Program for Students in Grades Nine Through 12 - The State Board of Education shall establish an extended day...
Part 10 - Capital Outlay Funds
§ 20-2-260. Capital Outlay Funds Generally - (8.1) “Industry credentialing” shall have the same meaning as in...
§ 20-2-261. Common Minimum Facility Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-261 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-262. Low-Wealth Capital Outlay Grants to Local School Systems; Criteria for Eligibility - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-262 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-263. Grant Program to Incentivize Adoption of Digital Learning; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-263 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 11 - Regional Educational Service Agencies
§ 20-2-270. Establishment of State-Wide Network - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-270 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-270.1. Services Provided by Regional Educational Service Agency; Georgia Learning Resources System; Psychoeducational Network - The shared services may also include assistance designed to address...
§ 20-2-271. Development of Regional Improvement Plan; Introduction of Core Services; Instructional Care Teams; Establishment of Alternative Methods of Teacher Certification - Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit...
§ 20-2-272. Agency Board of Control; Membership; Powers and Duties; Planning Boards - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-272 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-273. Agency Directors and Staff - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-273 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-274. Uniform State-Wide Needs Program and Documented Local Needs Program Grants - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-274 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 12 - Effectiveness of Educational Programs
§ 20-2-281. Student Assessments - (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school...
§ 20-2-281.1. Petition to Obtain High School Diploma; Notice of Petition Option - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-281.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-282. Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-282 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-283. Criteria; Specific Requirements for Students in Grades Three, Five, and Eight; Implementation - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-283 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-284. Criteria for Local Boards of Education; Model Placement and Promotion Policy - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-284 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-285. Timetable for Implementation of Policy - The State Board of Education shall provide for a timetable...
§ 20-2-286. Innovative Assessment Pilot Program; Procedure; Reporting - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-286 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 13 - Organization of Schools and Systems
§ 20-2-290. Organization of Schools; Employment of School Administrative Managers - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-290 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-291. Financing Construction of Facilities for Voluntary Consolidation - In the event a local school system consolidates an elementary,...
§ 20-2-292. Sparsity Grants - The sparsity grant to an eligible local school system shall...
§ 20-2-293. Student Attending School in System Other Than System of Student’s Residence - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-305 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-294. Permanent Classrooms; Student Commuting Distance; Reassignment; Cost of Transportation - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-294 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-295. Military Student Transfers - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-295 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-296. Continued Enrollment in Public School Under Certain Circumstances - A local board of education may allow a student who...
Part 14 - Other Educational Programs
§ 20-2-300. Implementation and Funding Authorized - The State Board of Education shall have authority to provide...
§ 20-2-302. Funds for Operation of Schools for Deaf and Blind Persons - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-300 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-304. Environmental Education, Recycling, and Composting Awareness - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-304 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-305. County and Regional Libraries - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-300 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-306. Honors Program; Residential High School Program - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-300 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-307. Youth Camps; Food-Processing and Young Farmers Programs - The State Board of Education shall have authority to provide...
§ 20-2-310. Student Directory Information; Registering to Vote and With Selective Service; Pledge of Allegiance - History. Code 1981, §§ 20-2-302 — 20-2-304 , as enacted...
§ 20-2-313. J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program - Employees of Department of Education governed by the State Board...
§ 20-2-314. Development of Rape Prevention, Personal Safety Education, and Teen Dating Violence Prevention Programs - The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from...
§ 20-2-315. Gender Discrimination Prohibited; Authorized Separate Gender Teams; Equal Athletic Opportunity; Physical Education Classes; Employee Designated to Monitor Compliance; Grievance Procedures; Reporting Requirements - Unequal aggregate expenditures for members of each gender or unequal...
§ 20-2-316. Involvement of Athletic Association in High School Athletics - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-316 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-316.1. Eligibility Conditions of High School Athletic Associations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-316.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-316.2. Financial Reporting by Athletic Associations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-316.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-316.3. Prohibition of Religious Expression of Student Athletes by Athletic Association - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-316.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-317. Inappropriate Means of Encouraging and Rewarding Student Athletes; Penalty; Notice to Students - (b.1) No person shall enter into or solicit directly or...
§ 20-2-318. Intercollegiate Athletics; Remedies for Improper Activities - The institution shall be entitled to recover all damages which...
§ 20-2-319. Prayers Prior to Athletic Event Held on the Campus of a Private School Not to Be Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-319 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-319.1. Georgia Virtual School - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-319.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-319.2. School Interscholastic Extracurricular Athletic Policy Providing for the Use of a Single, Comprehensive, Preparticipation Physical Examination Form - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-319.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-319.3. Online Clearing-House of Interactive Distance Learning Courses - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-319.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-319.4. Virtual Instruction Programs; Notice of Opportunities; Mechanisms for Compliance; Curriculum Plan - A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system...
§ 20-2-319.5. Enrolling Home Study and Private School Students in College and Career Courses - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-319.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-319.6. Home Study Student Participation in Resident School System Extracurricular and Interscholastic Activities; Short Title; Definitions; Requirements for Participation; Impact of Student Withdrawal; Reporting Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-319.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 15 - Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 20-2-320. State-Wide Comprehensive Educational Information System; Identification of Data to Implement Quality Basic Education Program - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-306 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-321. Expense Record Requirements - The State Board of Education shall maintain, according to the...
§ 20-2-322. Unfunded Programs and Activities - The State Board of Education shall not initiate or cause...
§ 20-2-323. Recess for Students in Kindergarten Through Grade Five; Unstructured Break Time for Students in Kindergarten Through Grade Eight - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-323 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-324. Internet Safety Policies in Public Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-324 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-324.1. Concussion Management and Return to Play Policies for Youth Athletes - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-324.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-324.2. Video Monitoring Cameras in Classrooms Providing Special Education Services; Requirements; Evaluations; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-324.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-324.3. Unique Identifiers for Military Students - in a manner that will allow for disaggregation of data...
§ 20-2-324.4. Toll Free Number for Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect; Posting at Schools; Regulation; No Liability - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-324.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-324.5. Education on Nature and Warning Signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest; Informational Meetings; Procedure When Student Exhibits Symptoms; Requirements of Coaches; Youth Athletic Organizations Encouraged to Comply - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-324.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-324.6. Complaint Resolution Policy for Materials “Harmful to minors.” - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-324.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 16 - Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy
§ 20-2-325. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 20-2-326. Definitions - For purposes of this part, the term: (7.1) “Industry credentialing”...
§ 20-2-327. Recognition of Advanced Proficiency/honors Courses; Counseling and Development of Individual Graduation Plans - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-327 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-327.1. Industry Credentialing for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Programs; Reporting - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-327.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-328. Competitive Grant Program - (b.1) The State Board of Education shall develop criteria for...
§ 20-2-329. Requirements for High Schools That Receive Reform Grants as Chronically Low-Performing High Schools - High schools that receive reform grants as chronically low-performing high...
§ 20-2-329.1. Rules and Regulations - The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations...
Article 7 - Additional State Aid
§ 20-2-334. Computation of Effect of Grants to Be Shown on Tax Bill - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1001, § 4; Ga. L....
Article 8 - Consolidation of Independent and County School Systems
§ 20-2-370. Referendum on Repeal of Special School Law and Consolidation of Systems - Whenever the citizens of a municipality or independent school district...
§ 20-2-371. Proceedings When Vote Favors Repeal and Consolidation - When the results of an election held under Code Section...
§ 20-2-372. Effect of Repeal and Consolidation - Where any local or independent system is repealed by and...
§ 20-2-373. Applicability of Article - Nothing contained in this article shall apply to a municipal...
Article 9 - Local Public School Finances
Part 1 - Borrowing for Operating Expenses
§ 20-2-390. Power of County Boards - The county boards of education of the several counties of...
§ 20-2-391. Loan Resolution - In order for any county board of education to borrow...
§ 20-2-392. Duration of Loan; Repayment - No money shall be borrowed for any longer time than...
§ 20-2-393. Interest - Any county board of education borrowing money under this part...
§ 20-2-395. Notes for Money Borrowed - After the resolution provided for in Code Section 20-2-391 has...
§ 20-2-396. Use of Borrowed Money - When any money shall be borrowed under this part, it...
Part 2 - Receipt and Disbursement of Funds
§ 20-2-410. Liability for and Distribution of Funds - When the funds drawn under apportionment and any funds raised...
§ 20-2-411. School Fund Kept Separate; Use of Funds; Separation of School Taxes; Investments - When the public school fund shall be received and receipted...
Part 3 - Bond Issues
Subpart 1 - County, District, and Joint High School Bonds
§ 20-2-430. Issuance and Retirement of County Schoolhouse Bonds - When any county board of education shall deem it to...
§ 20-2-431. Division of County Into Schoolhouse Districts; Issuance and Retirement of District Bonds - History. Ga. L. 1947, p. 1186, §§ 1, 2; Ga....
§ 20-2-432. Joint County-City High Schools — Power to Contract for Building and Maintenance - Counties and municipalities located therein having independent school systems supported...
§ 20-2-433. Joint County-City High School Contracts for Building and Maintenance — Approval and Confirmation - The contract provided for in Code Section 20-2-432 shall be...
§ 20-2-434. Joint County-City High School Contracts for Building and Maintenance — Issuance of Bonds; Elections - When the contract has been made and approved as provided...
§ 20-2-435. Joint County-City High School Contracts for Building and Maintenance — County and City Tax Levies to Pay Bonds and Maintenance Costs - When an election for the bonds provided for in Code...
§ 20-2-436. Provisions of Code Sections 20-2-432 Through 20-2-435 Cumulative - Code Sections 20-2-432 through 20-2-435 shall not be construed to...
§ 20-2-437. Local and Consolidated School District Trustees’ Powers and Duties as to Buildings and Equipment Transferred to County Boards - The county board of education of each county shall succeed...
§ 20-2-438. Local and Consolidated School District Bonds — Transfer to County Board; Disbursing Funds to Bondholders; Recommending Tax Levy - In any local or consolidated school district in any county...
Subpart 2 - Refunding Bonds
§ 20-2-450. Subpart to Govern Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds - Where any school district or consolidated school district or any...
§ 20-2-451. Electoral Approval Required for Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds - The advisability or necessity of refunding, retiring, or refinancing such...
§ 20-2-452. Elections to Approve Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds — Calling of Election by County Board - Should the county board of education for any school district...
§ 20-2-453. Elections to Approve Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds — Contents of Election Notice - The county board of education or board of education or...
§ 20-2-454. Elections to Approve Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds — Eligible Voters; Conduct of Election; Declaration of Result - None but the qualified voters of the district concerned shall...
§ 20-2-455. Elections to Approve Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds — Referendum to Call Election - In addition to the manner provided in Code Sections 20-2-451...
§ 20-2-456. Elections to Approve Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds — Vote Required; Declaration of Favorable Result; Issuance of Refunding Bonds - In the event that two-thirds of the votes cast at...
§ 20-2-457. District Bonds — Tax Levy to Provide Sinking Fund to Retire Bonds - Where an election held in the manner provided in Code...
§ 20-2-458. Local or Consolidated School District Bonds — Sale or Exchange - Any refunding bonds of a local school district or consolidated...
§ 20-2-459. Independent School District Bonds — Sale or Exchange - In independent school districts over which the county board has...
§ 20-2-460. District Bonds — Sinking Fund for Holders Failing or Refusing to Sell or Exchange Outstanding Bonds - Should any holder of an outstanding schoolhouse bond which is...
§ 20-2-461. Elections to Approve Refunding, Retiring, or Refinancing Outstanding District Bonds — Limit of One per Year - No election as provided in this subpart shall be held...
§ 20-2-462. County-Wide Bonds — Powers of Counties as to Refunding, Refinancing, or Retiring - All counties in which a local tax is now or...
§ 20-2-463. County-Wide Bonds — Petition to Call Election; Call of Election; County Board to Determine Terms - When one-fourth of the registered qualified voters of the county...
§ 20-2-464. County-Wide Bond Elections — Notice - The county board shall order such election to be held...
§ 20-2-465. County-Wide Bond Elections — Eligible Voters; Conduct of Election; Declaration of Result - None but registered qualified voters residing within the territory to...
§ 20-2-466. County-Wide Bonds — Vote Required to Approve; Issuance, Sale, or Exchange - In the event that two-thirds of the votes cast at...
§ 20-2-467. County-Wide Bonds — Handling and Use of Proceeds - The proceeds from the sale or exchange of the refunding...
§ 20-2-468. County-Wide Bonds — Tax Levy to Provide Sinking Fund to Retire Bonds - The county authorities, in levying and assessing taxes for the...
§ 20-2-469. County-Wide Bonds — Paying Off Outstanding Bonds; Sinking Fund for Holders Failing or Refusing to Sell, Exchange, or Surrender Outstanding Bonds - The manner of paying off the outstanding schoolhouse bonds with...
§ 20-2-470. Validation of Bonds - Before the schoolhouse refunding bonds provided in this subpart shall...
§ 20-2-471. Exchange or Sale of Bonds; Use of Proceeds - Bonds issued under this subpart may be exchanged for not...
§ 20-2-472. Establishment of Sinking Fund for Unsurrendered Bonds - Should the holder of any outstanding schoolhouse bonds be unwilling...
§ 20-2-473. Limitations on Issue and Use of Bonds and Proceeds - The proceeds derived from the sale of any refunding schoolhouse...
§ 20-2-474. Powers and Duties of Officials as to Bonds, Taxes, and Sinking Funds - Wherever in this subpart it is made the duty, without...
§ 20-2-475. Interest on Bonds - The interest rate on such refunding schoolhouse bonds shall in...
§ 20-2-476. When SubPart Applicable to Independent School Districts - The provisions of this subpart for issuance of refunding schoolhouse...
§ 20-2-477. Construction of SubPart Against Impairment of Outstanding Bonds - This subpart shall not be construed to impair the obligation...
Subpart 3 - Withholding Appropriations to Pay Indebtedness
§ 20-2-480. Notification of Proposed Issuance of Bonded Indebtedness; Authorization to Withhold Appropriations to Pay Indebtedness - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-480 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 4 - Taxation
§ 20-2-490. Municipalities Authorized to Levy School Taxes - Authority is given by the Constitution of Georgia to municipalities...
§ 20-2-491. Performance Audit on Capital Outlay Projects Funded by Sales Tax - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-491 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 10 - Contracts and Purchases by Public Schools
§ 20-2-500. Contracts for Purchases Authorized of Certain Supplies, Materials, Equipment, or Agricultural Products to Give Preference to In-State Manufacturers or Producers; Purchases Over $100,000.00; Vendor Preferences - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 335, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-504. Authority to Contract for Pupil Transportation - County, independent, and area school systems shall have authority to...
§ 20-2-505. Member Prohibited From Selling School Supplies or Equipment to County Board; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 273, §§ 2, 3; Ga....
§ 20-2-505.1. Board Transacting Business With Bank or Similar Institution in Which Member Has Interest - A local board of education having any member thereof who...
§ 20-2-506. Definitions; Authority to Enter Into Multiyear Lease, Purchase, or Lease Purchase Contracts - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-506 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 11 - Public School Property and Facilities
Part 1 - Powers of Local Boards
§ 20-2-520. Acquiring and Disposing of School Sites; Building, Repairing, Renting, and Furnishing Schoolhouses - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 84; Code 1933,...
§ 20-2-521. Power of Condemnation - County boards of education and independent school systems are authorized...
§ 20-2-522. Condemnation Procedure - Condemnation proceedings by the boards and systems referred to in...
Part 2 - Exemption From Levy and Sale
§ 20-2-540. Exemption of School Property From Levy and Sale - Each and every lot or parcel of land which has...
Part 3 - Georgia Education Authority (Schools)
§ 20-2-550. Short Title - This part may be cited as the “Georgia Education Authority...
§ 20-2-551. Definitions; When Project Deemed Self-Liquidating - History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 241, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-552. Creation; Members, Officers, and Staff; Quorum; Procedural Rules and Regulations; Assignment to Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission - History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 241, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-553. Powers of Authority - The authority shall have the power: History. Ga. L. 1951,...
§ 20-2-554. Functions and Powers of Vocational Trade School Building Authority and School Building Authority for the Deaf and Blind Transferred to Authority - All of the rights, powers, and functions of the Vocational...
§ 20-2-555. Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds; Terms - The authority, or any authority or body which has or...
§ 20-2-556. Form of Bonds; Denominations; Place of Payment; Registration - The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including...
§ 20-2-557. Signing, Sealing, and Attesting Bonds - In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any...
§ 20-2-558. Bonds Negotiable - All revenue bonds issued under this part shall have all...
§ 20-2-559. Manner of Sale and Price of Bonds - The authority may sell its bonds in such manner and...
§ 20-2-560. Use of Bond Proceeds; Additional Bonds - The proceeds of bonds shall be used solely for the...
§ 20-2-561. Issuance of Interim Receipts or Certificates or Temporary Bonds - Prior to the preparation of definite bonds, the authority may,...
§ 20-2-562. Replacement of Mutilated, Destroyed, or Lost Bonds - The authority may also provide for the replacement of any...
§ 20-2-563. Compliance With Part Sufficient for Issuance of Bonds; Single Issue for One or More Projects; Adoption of Bond Resolution - Revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or...
§ 20-2-564. Bonds Not State Debt; Use of Appropriations and Other Funds for Leases From Authority; Collection of Rentals; Assignment of Payments - History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 241, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 20-2-565. Trust Indentures to Secure Bonds; Contents of Indentures or Bond Resolutions; Expenses of Carrying Out Indentures - History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 241, § 15.
§ 20-2-566. Trustee for Bond Proceeds - The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance...
§ 20-2-567. Sinking Fund - The revenues, rents, and earnings derived from any particular project...
§ 20-2-568. Remedies of Bondholders, Receivers, or Indenture Trustees - Any holder of revenue bonds or interest coupons issued under...
§ 20-2-569. Refunding Bonds - The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the...
§ 20-2-570. Bonds Legal Investments; Depositing Bonds - The bonds authorized in this part are made securities in...
§ 20-2-571. Tax Exemption of Authority’s Property, Activities, Charges, and Bonds - The creation of the authority and the carrying out of...
§ 20-2-572. Procedure for Validating Bonds - Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in...
§ 20-2-573. Venue and Jurisdiction of Actions to Enforce Rights or Validate Bonds - Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this...
§ 20-2-574. Interests of Bondholders Protected - While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain...
§ 20-2-575. Acceptance of Grants and Contributions From Federal and Other Sources - The authority, in addition to the moneys which may be...
§ 20-2-576. Moneys Received Deemed Trust Funds - All moneys received pursuant to this part, whether as proceeds...
§ 20-2-577. Fixing Rentals, Installment Payments, and Charges for Use of Projects - The authority is authorized to fix rentals, installment payments of...
§ 20-2-578. Authority of State and Other Boards of Education to Bargain, Sell, Transfer, Convey, Rent, and Lease Property to Authority - In addition to the authority granted in this part or...
§ 20-2-579. Rules and Regulations for Operation of Projects - It shall be the duty of the authority to prescribe...
§ 20-2-580. Power to Issue Revenue Bonds Not Affected - This part does not in any way take from the...
§ 20-2-581. Part Supplemental and Additional to Other Laws - This part shall be deemed to provide an additional and...
§ 20-2-582. Part to Be Liberally Construed - This part, being for the welfare of the state and...
Article 12 - Leasing Public School Property for Private Purposes
§ 20-2-600. Leases of 50 Years or Less Authorized - The various counties, cities, municipalities, county boards of education, city...
§ 20-2-601. Article Applicable to All Public School Systems - This article shall apply to all public school systems in...
Article 15 - Student Data Privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency
§ 20-2-660. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 20-2-661. Legislative Intent and Findings - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-661 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-662. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 20-2-663. Designation and Role of Chief Privacy Officer - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-663 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-664. Role of Department - The department shall: History. Code 1981, § 20-2-664 , enacted...
§ 20-2-665. Prohibition on the Reporting and Collection of Certain Data - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-665 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-666. Activities by Operators; Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-666 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-667. Parental and Student Review of Education Record; Model Policies - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-667 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 20-2-668. Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-668 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 16 - Students
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....
Article 17 - Teachers and Other School Personnel
Part 2 - Teachers’ Local Licenses
§ 20-2-811. Forging, Altering, or Counterfeiting Teacher’s Local Certificate or License - Whoever, with intent to defraud the state or any county,...
Part 3 - Payment of Salaries
§ 20-2-830. Power to Issue Warrants in Anticipation of Revenue - For the purpose of anticipating collection of the taxes of...