Georgia Code
Title 20 - Education
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education

§ 20-2-831. Sale of Warrants at Discount - It shall be lawful to sell at a discount warrants...

§ 20-2-832. Governor’s Power to Use Allocated Funds to Pay Teachers; Borrowing to Replace Funds - The Governor is authorized to use any funds in the...

§ 20-2-833. Additional Payments to Supervisors of Student Teachers - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-833 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Sick, Personal, and Maternity Leave

§ 20-2-850. Sick Leave for Teachers and Other Personnel; Accumulation of Sick and Personal Leave; Regaining Forfeited Leave; Local Policies; Cost of Employing Substitute - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 43, §§ 1,...

§ 20-2-851. Use of Accumulated Sick Leave for Personal or Professional Reasons - During any school year, personnel may utilize up to a...

§ 20-2-852. Maternity Leave - A leave of absence for maternity reasons shall be granted...

§ 20-2-852.1. Paternity or Maternity Time Off for Adoptive Parents - A local board of education that permits paternity or maternity...

§ 20-2-853. Accumulation of and Payment for Additional Days of Unused Sick Leave - shall receive $50.00 for all those additional days of unused...

Part 5 - Jury Leave for Teachers

§ 20-2-870. Right to Leave for Jury Duty or When Subpoenaed to Testify in Case Arising From Duties as Teacher; Teacher Not to Pay Substitute; Retention of Juror’s Compensation - Each person employed as a teacher in any public school...

Part 6 - Health Insurance Plans

Subpart 1 - School Personnel Post-Employment Health Benefit Fund

§ 20-2-874. Definitions - As used in this subpart, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-875. Creation of Fund; Transfer of Funds; Use of Funds - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-875 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-876. Responsibilities and Procedures for Operation of Fund - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-876 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-877. Technical Advice From Actuary; Valuations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-877 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-878. Commissioner Authority; Investment Powers; Prohibition of Personal Interest - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-878 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-879. Minimum Annual Required Contributions; Employer Obligations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-879 , enacted by Ga. L....

Subpart 2 - Plan for Public School Teachers

§ 20-2-880. Definitions - As used in this subpart, the term or terms: History....

§ 20-2-881. Board to Establish Plans; Rules and Regulations; Extent of Coverage; Recommendations to General Assembly for Schedule of Maximum Fees for Hospitals and Practitioners - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-882. Exclusions From Coverage - Such health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by,...

§ 20-2-883. Design of Plan; Controls on Unnecessary Use of Services - The health insurance plan shall be designed by the board...

§ 20-2-884. Contracts for Benefits or Self-Insurance Authorized; Reinsurance; Certificates of Coverage - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-885. Coverage for Retiring School Teachers and Their Dependents - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-886. Coverage for Dependents — Right to Coverage; Agreement to Pay Contributions - Each employee shall be entitled to have his spouse and...

§ 20-2-887. Coverage for Dependents — Where Both Husband and Wife Are Eligible to Be Insured - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 963, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-888. Coverage for Certain Surviving Spouses and Teachers Not Entitled to Retirement Benefits - Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart to the contrary,...

§ 20-2-889. Coverage for Personnel Other Than Teachers - Any local employer may provide for the coverage of other...

§ 20-2-890. Claims; Payment of Benefits; Time for Presentation of Drafts - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-891. Health Insurance Fund for Public School Teachers - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-892. Contributions by Employees, State, and Local Employers; Withholding or Deducting Employees’ Contributions - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-893. Providing for Funds Required Annually for Costs of Employer Contributions and Administration of Health Insurance for Retirees - At an appropriate time during each year, the commissioner shall...

§ 20-2-894. Employer and Employee Commencement Dates; Coverage of New Employees; Rejection of Coverage - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 37, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-895. Contracts With Local Employers as to Coverage; Duties of Local Employers - The board is authorized to contract with local employers for...

§ 20-2-896. Administrative Discharge of Certain Debts - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-896 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-897. Confidentiality of Claim Forms and Records - Claim forms and other records which would disclose the nature...

§ 20-2-898. Deposit of Contributions Into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund - Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart, the board shall...

Subpart 3 - Plan for Public School Employees

§ 20-2-910. Definitions - As used in this subpart, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 20-2-911. Board to Establish Plan; Rules and Regulations; Extent of Coverage; Recommendations to General Assembly for Schedule of Maximum Fees for Hospitals and Practitioners - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-912. Exclusions From Coverage - Such health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by,...

§ 20-2-913. Design of Plan; Controls on Unnecessary Use of Services - The health insurance plan shall be designed by the board...

§ 20-2-914. Contracts for Benefits or Self-Insurance Authorized; Reinsurance; Certificates of Coverage - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-915. Coverage for Retiring and Retired Public School and Certain Community College Employees and Dependents; Subordination to Federal Program - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-915.1. Coverage for Employees With Eight or More Years of Creditable Service; Premiums - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-915.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-915.2. Coverage of Dependents After Death of Employee - At the time of death of any employee, annuitant, or...

§ 20-2-916. Coverage for Dependents; Agreement to Pay Contributions - Each employee shall be entitled to have his spouse and...

§ 20-2-917. Payment of Benefits - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-918. Health Insurance Fund for Public School Employees - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-919. Investment of Health Insurance Fund - Any amounts held by the health insurance fund which are...

§ 20-2-920. Withholding or Deducting Employees’ Contributions; State Contributions; Enrollment of Employees of School System Not Participating in the Plan - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-921. Providing for Funds Required Annually for Employer Contributions - At an appropriate time during each year, the commissioner shall...

§ 20-2-922. Employer and Employee Commencement Dates; Option to Reject or Elect Coverage - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1194, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-923. Option of Local Boards as to Coverage - Local school boards shall have the option to determine whether...

§ 20-2-924. Administrative Discharge of Certain Debts - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-924 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-925. Confidentiality of Claim Forms and Records - Claim forms and other records which would disclose the nature...

§ 20-2-926. Deposit of Contributions Into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund - Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart, the board shall...

Part 6A - Professional Liability Insurance

§ 20-2-930. Professional Liability Insurance Coverage for Teachers and Other School Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-930 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 7 - Termination, Suspension, Nonrenewal, Demotion, or Reprimand

§ 20-2-940. Grounds and Procedure for Terminating or Suspending Contract of Employment - A teacher, administrator, or other employee having a contract of...

§ 20-2-942. Procedure for Nonrenewal; Professional Certificated Personnel; Rights of School Administrators; Tenure - (1.1) “School administrator” means any professional school employee certificated by...

§ 20-2-943. Powers of Local Boards of Education Under This Part - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 360, § 4.

§ 20-2-944. Letters of Reprimand - A local school superintendent may write a letter of reprimand...

§ 20-2-945. Rules and Regulations - The State Board of Education and local boards of education...

§ 20-2-946. Boards of Education Subject to This Part - This part shall apply to boards of education of all...

§ 20-2-947. Part Does Not Authorize Contracts of Employment - Nothing in this part shall be construed as authorizing a...

§ 20-2-948. Reduction in Force Policies - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-948 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 8 - Bonds and Accounts of Principals

§ 20-2-961. Preparation and Distribution of Forms or Books for Principals’ Accounts - The Department of Education shall prepare forms or books, or...

§ 20-2-962. Quarterly Reports by Principals; Audits by Local Boards - The principal of each public school shall make a quarterly...

Part 9 - Providing Uniforms

§ 20-2-980. Expenditures for Uniforms for Maintenance, Food Service, or Custodial Personnel - The board of education of each county school system is...

Part 10 - Professional Standards

§ 20-2-981. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 20-2-982. Purpose - The following constitute the major purposes of this part: History....

§ 20-2-982.1. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-983. Professional Standards Commission — Creation; Composition; Terms, Qualifications, Appointment, and Removal of Members; Filling of Vacancies - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 966, §§ 3, 4; Ga....

§ 20-2-984. Professional Standards Commission — Authority to Create and Implement Standards and Procedures for Certifying Educational Personnel; Recommending Standards and Procedures for Certification; Continuation of Teaching Certificates; Restricti... - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 966, § 5; Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-984.1. Professional Standards Commission — Adoption of Standards of Performance and a Code of Ethics - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-984.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-984.2. Professional Standards Commission — Reports of Criminal Offenses to Local Boards of Education; Requests by Local Boards for Investigation; Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-984.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-984.3. Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary Investigations of Violations; Requirement for Automatic Investigation; Investigation of Sexual Offenses - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-984.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-984.4. Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary Investigations; Powers of Investigator; Limitations; Notice; Change of Address; Withdrawal of Application - (d.1) Upon the educator’s receipt of written notification that an...

§ 20-2-984.5. Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary Investigations; Disciplinary Actions; Hearings; Consultative Services - The commission shall provide to the educator, at the time...

§ 20-2-985. Professional Standards Commission — Selection of Chairman; Calling of Meetings; Quorum; Minutes; Annual Report - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 966, §§ 5, 6; Code...

§ 20-2-986. Professional Standards Commission — Reimbursement; Retention of Income and Benefit Rights by Members Employed by State Agency or Political Subdivision; Reimbursement for Employee’s Performance of Duties as Commission Member - Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their...

§ 20-2-987. Professional Standards Commission — Executive Secretary; Employees’ Membership in State Retirement Systems; Transfer of Property and Employees to Commission; Commission Substitute for Department of Education - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 966, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-988. Duties and Authority of Commission - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 966, § 9; Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-989. Appropriation of Operating Funds - The funds necessary for the operation of the commission shall...

§ 20-2-989.1. Classifications for Certificated Personnel; Functions of State Board Transferred to Commission - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 11 - Complaints Policy

§ 20-2-989.5. Legislative Intent; Adoption of Complaints Policy - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-989.6. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-989.7. Matters Not Subject to Complaint; Appeal Process for Certain Educators - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-989.8. Establishment and Contents of Complaint Policy - Local units of administration shall establish a complaint policy that...

§ 20-2-989.9. Supplemental Rules and Policies Authorized - Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a...

§ 20-2-989.10. Collective Bargaining Not Permitted or Fostered - Nothing in this part shall be construed to permit or...

§ 20-2-989.11. Appeals to State Board of Education - Appeals from the decision of the local unit of administration...

Part 12 - Grade Integrity

§ 20-2-989.20. No Teacher to Be Required or Coerced Into Changing Student Grades; Ethical Violation; Change of Grade by Person Other Than Classroom Teacher - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.20 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 18 - Liability Insurance for State and Local School Officials and Employees

§ 20-2-990. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds that an urgent crisis confronts public...

§ 20-2-991. Liability Insurance for Performance of Duties Authorized; Actions Against Insurers - In addition to other compensation paid to members of the...

§ 20-2-991.1. Including Nonprofit Organizations, Their Members, and School Volunteers in Policies and Indemnity Contracts - A policy of liability insurance or contract of indemnity purchased...

§ 20-2-992. Immunity Not Waived - Nothing in this article shall be construed as waiving any...

§ 20-2-993. Defense of Actions Against Officials and Employees - In lieu of obtaining the insurance or indemnity referred to...

§ 20-2-994. Payment of Amount of Deductible Under Liability Policies - In addition to other compensation paid to board members, officers,...

Article 18A - Liability of Educators for Disciplining Students

§ 20-2-1000. Limitation on Civil Damages for Disciplining Student; Frivolous or Nonmeritorious Actions; Legal Counsel for the Educator - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1000 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1001. Limited Immunity From Criminal Liability - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1001 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 19 - Instructional Materials and Content

§ 20-2-1010. Instructional Materials and Content - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 896, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1011. Selecting, Acquiring, and Purchasing Instructional Materials and Content; Exclusion of Partisan or Sectarian Material - The State Board of Education may provide for the selection,...

§ 20-2-1012. Committee Recommendations on Instructional Materials and Content; Additions to Approved Lists - if the requisite number of requests for the specified instructional...

§ 20-2-1013. Free Instructional Materials and Content; Care and Protection of Instructional Materials, Library Books, and Media Materials; Reimbursement by Pupils or Parents - No local unit of administration shall require any pupil or...

§ 20-2-1014. Purchases to Be at Lowest Price Offered Other Schools - All purchases or contracts for purchases shall be made subject...

§ 20-2-1015. Instructional Materials and Content in Digital or Electronic Format; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1015 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1016. Exceptions - This article shall not apply to students in home study...

§ 20-2-1017. Review Process for Locally Approved Instructional Materials and Content; Public Review; Application - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1017 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 19A - American History Recognition and Significant Documents

§ 20-2-1020. Establishment of Celebrate Freedom Week; Purpose - We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men...

§ 20-2-1021. Display of Historically Significant Documents - (7.1) The Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag; (9.1)...

§ 20-2-1022. Online Instructional Resources Relating to American History for Educators - To increase student understanding of, and familiarity with, American historical...

Article 21 - Brief Period of Quiet Reflection

§ 20-2-1050. Brief Period of Quiet Reflection Authorized; Nature of Period - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 488, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1051. Participation Not to Be Regulated or Required - No teacher, principal, school board, or any other person may...

Article 22 - School Buses

Part 1 - Powers of State and Local School Officials

§ 20-2-1070. Powers of State Board of Education as to Bus Drivers’ Salaries, Federal and Other Transportation Aid, and Standards for Vehicles and Drivers - The State Board of Education is authorized to use a...

§ 20-2-1071. Transportation Contracts - Whenever the county board of education deems it for the...

§ 20-2-1072. Financial Interest in Transportation Facilities or Sale of School Buses, School Bus Equipment, or School Bus Supplies of State and Local School Authorities Prohibited - No member of the Department of Education or county school...

§ 20-2-1073. Transportation Forbidden if Certified Detrimental to Student’s Health; Penalty - It shall be unlawful to transport any student to or...

§ 20-2-1074. Transportation for Elderly, Persons With Disabilities, and 4-H Activities - Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, including...

§ 20-2-1075. Use of County and Independent School Buses for Students Participating in Recreational or Educational Activities - Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, including...

§ 20-2-1076. Alternative Vehicles for School Buses; Limitations on Use; Requirements; Insurance - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1076 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Insurance

§ 20-2-1090. Accident Insurance for Children on School Buses - The various school boards of the counties, cities, and independent...

§ 20-2-1091. Payment of Insurance Premiums by School Board or Other Bus Owner - Where a bus is owned by the school board, the...

§ 20-2-1092. Insurance Coverage for General Public; Waiver of School Board’s Immunity - The various school boards are authorized to cause a provision...

§ 20-2-1093. Mutual Insurance Policies to Be Nonassessable - Any policy authorized by this part, when issued by a...

§ 20-2-1094. School Boards to Keep Insurance Policies - Policies issued under Code Section 20-2-1090 shall be filed with...

Part 3 - Sick Leave for School Bus Drivers

§ 20-2-1110. Right of School Bus Driver to Sick Leave With Pay; Accumulation of Unused Sick Leave - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 670, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1111. Use of Accumulated Sick Leave for Personal Reasons - During any school year, a school bus driver may utilize...

§ 20-2-1112. Driver on Sick Leave Need Not Pay for Substitute - No school bus driver utilizing sick leave under this part...

§ 20-2-1113. Determining Pay for Substitute Drivers - The scale of pay for substitute drivers shall be determined...

Part 4 - Random Drug Testing for School Bus Drivers

§ 20-2-1120. Definition - As used in this part the term “illegal drugs” shall...

§ 20-2-1121. School Bus Drivers Subject to Random Drug and Alcohol Testing; Procedures; Costs; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1121 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1122. Penalties for Violation or Refusal to Submit to Test - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1122 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 5 - School Buses

§ 20-2-1125. Annual Mandatory Training of School Bus Drivers; Initial Certification of Drivers - All persons employed as school bus drivers by any public...

§ 20-2-1126. Written Policies and Procedures for Operation of School Buses; Receipt of Code of Conduct by Students; Acknowledgement by Parent or Guardian - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1126 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1127. Data Base of Names and Licenses of School Bus Operators; Suspension or Revocation of License - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1127 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 23 - Traffic Safety

§ 20-2-1130. Duties of Law Enforcement and School Officials as to Traffic Safety Around Schools - The local law enforcement agency charged with the responsibility for...

§ 20-2-1131. Direction of Traffic by Designated Personnel - Any person who is designated by a local law enforcement...

Article 25 - School Law Tribunals; Appeals

§ 20-2-1160. Local Boards to Be Tribunals to Determine School Law Controversies; Appeals; Special Provisions for Disabled Children - Click to view “In re hereby appeals to the from...

Article 26 - Obtaining School Meals by False Information

§ 20-2-1170. Providing False Information to Obtain Free School Meals for Child; Notice on Forms; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 638, §§ 1-3.

Article 27 - Loitering at or Disrupting Schools

§ 20-2-1180. Loitering in or on a School Safety Zone; Penalty; Required Check in of Visitors; Posting Signs of Required Check In - shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and...

§ 20-2-1181. Disrupting Operation of Public School, School Bus, or School Bus Stop; Penalty; Progressive Discipline - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 480, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1182. Persons Other Than Students Who Insult or Abuse School Teachers in Presence of Pupils May Be Ordered to Leave School Premises - Any parent, guardian, or person other than a student at...

§ 20-2-1183. Written Agreement for Law Enforcement Officers in Schools - When a local school system assigns or employs law enforcement...

§ 20-2-1184. Reporting of Students Committing Prohibited Acts - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-1184 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-1185. School Safety Plans; Drills - School safety plans of private schools may be prepared with...

Article 28 - Sick Leave for Food Service Personnel

§ 20-2-1190. Allotment of State Funds for Sick Leave - The State Board of Education shall establish by rules or...

§ 20-2-1191. Requirements for Sick-Leave Programs - The rules or regulations of the State Board of Education...

§ 20-2-1192. Appropriations - The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this...

Article 29 - Interlocal Risk Management Agency

§ 20-2-2001. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-2002. Establishment; Membership - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2002 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2003. Board of Trustees - Each intergovernmental contract establishing an intergovernmental risk management agency shall...

§ 20-2-2004. Agency Is Not an Insurer - An interlocal risk management agency created pursuant to this article...

§ 20-2-2005. Certificate of Authority - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2005 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2006. Issuance, Renewal, or Revocation of Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2006 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2007. Minimum Surplus Required - Each fund formed pursuant to this article shall possess and...

§ 20-2-2008. Investments - The investable assets of a fund may be invested in...

§ 20-2-2009. Joint and Several Liability of Fund Members - Each board of education shall be jointly and severally liable...

§ 20-2-2010. Administrator - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2010 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2011. Bond, Liability Insurance, and Claim Office of Administrator - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2011 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2012. Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal to Issue or Renew Certificate; Hearing; Voluntary Dissolution of Fund - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2012 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2013. Tax Exemption - Interlocal risk management agencies and funds established by such agencies...

§ 20-2-2014. Examination of Funds by Commissioner - The Commissioner shall have the authority to require and conduct...

§ 20-2-2015. Fund Insufficient to Discharge Obligations; Liquidation - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2015 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2016. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations...

§ 20-2-2017. Remedies of Aggrieved Parties - Any party which is aggrieved by any act, determination, order,...

§ 20-2-2018. Excess Loss Funding Program; Condition for Certificate of Authority - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2018 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2019. Annual Audit - Each fund established under this article shall have an annual...

§ 20-2-2020. Sovereign Immunity Not Waived - The exercise by a board of education or school system...

Article 30 - “Multiracial” Classification

§ 20-2-2040. “Multiracial” Defined - As used in this article, the term “multiracial” means having...

§ 20-2-2041. “Multiracial” Classification Required on Forms - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2041 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 31 - Charter Schools Act of 1998

§ 20-2-2060. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 20-2-2061. Legislative Intent - It is the intent of the General Assembly to increase...

§ 20-2-2062. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Charter attendance...

§ 20-2-2063. Charter Petitions - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2063 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2063.1. Charter Advisory Committee Established; Members; Duties - All members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective...

§ 20-2-2063.2. Charter Systems - The local board may revise its proposed charter system petition,...

§ 20-2-2063.3. Code of Principles and Standards for Charter School Authorizers - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2063.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2064. Approval or Denial of Petition - This subsection shall not apply to a system charter school...

§ 20-2-2064.1. Review of Charter by State Board; Charters for State Chartered Special Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2064.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2065. Waiver of Provisions of This Title; Requirements for Operating; Control and Management - the facility or equipment or both shall be deemed to...

§ 20-2-2066. Admission, Enrollment, and Withdrawal of Students - (b.1) A charter system shall enroll students in its system...

§ 20-2-2067. Reprisals by Local Boards or School System Employees Prohibited - A local board of education or a school system employee...

§ 20-2-2067.1. Amendment of Terms of Charter for Charter School; Initial Term of Charter; Annual Report - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2067.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2068. Termination of a Charter - This paragraph shall not apply to system charter schools; the...

§ 20-2-2068.1. Charter School Funding - The product obtained in paragraph (4) of this subsection shall...

§ 20-2-2068.2. Facilities Grants for Charter Schools; Purposes for Which Grants May Be Used; Upkeep of Charter School Property; Availability of Unused Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2068.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2069. Office of Charter School Compliance - There is established within the Department of Education an Office...

§ 20-2-2070. Annual Report to General Assembly - The state board shall report to the General Assembly no...

§ 20-2-2071. Validity of Charters in Effect on July 1, 1998 - Any charter which was granted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-255...

§ 20-2-2072. Training for Governing Board Members - The members of the governing board of the nonprofit organization...

§ 20-2-2073. Charter Schools Financial Management Certification Program - The State Board of Education shall establish a charter schools...

§ 20-2-2074. Simultaneous Service of Certain Officers Prohibited - The principal, or its equivalent, for a charter school shall...

§ 20-2-2075. Grant Program for Replicating High-Performing Charter Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2075 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 31A - State Charter Schools

§ 20-2-2080. Legislative Findings and Intent - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2080 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2081. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: The definitions set...

§ 20-2-2082. State Charter Schools Commission; Members; Operations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2082 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2083. Powers and Duties of Commission - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2083 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2084. Petition for Charter Schools; Requirements of School; Governing Board Membership; Annual Training; Simultaneous Service Prohibited - As used in this paragraph, the term “immediate family member”...

§ 20-2-2084.1. Education of Incarcerated Children and Youth - A state charter school shall be authorized, upon the approval...

§ 20-2-2085. Petitions by Existing Charter Schools - A petition may be submitted pursuant to this Code section...

§ 20-2-2086. Information to Parents - The commission shall provide maximum access to information regarding state...

§ 20-2-2087. Annual Report of Chairperson - Each year, the chairperson of the commission shall appear before...

§ 20-2-2088. Debts of Non-Renewed or Terminated Charter Schools - If a charter for a state charter school is not...

§ 20-2-2088.1. Ownership and Maintenance of State Charter School Records - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2088.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2089. Funding for State Charter Schools - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2089 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2090. Collaborative Efforts on Matters Related to Authorization of State Charter Schools; Administration - The commission shall work in collaboration with the department on...

§ 20-2-2091. Rules and Regulations for Implementation of Article - The commission and the State Board of Education, as appropriate,...

§ 20-2-2092. Authority to Incorporate Nonprofit Corporation as Public Foundation; Requirements; Annual Report - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2092 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 31B - Charter School Capital Finance

§ 20-2-2095. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 20-2-2095.1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-2095.2. Grant Program for Qualified Charter School Contributions - Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the state board...

§ 20-2-2095.3. Date Certain for Matching Funds - If appropriations are made by the General Assembly specifically for...

§ 20-2-2095.4. Adoption of Guidelines and Standards for Construction of Charter Schools; Reporting - The state board shall adopt policies, guidelines, and standards regarding...

§ 20-2-2095.5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The state board shall be authorized to promulgate any rules...

Article 32 - High School Athletics Overview Committee

§ 20-2-2100. Creation of Oversight Committee to Review Operations of High School Athletic Associations - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2101 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2101. Powers and Duties - The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other...

§ 20-2-2102. Cooperation and Reporting by High School Athletic Associations - All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate...

§ 20-2-2103. Evaluation of Performance of High School Athletic Associations - In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate...

§ 20-2-2104. Expenditure of Funds; Compensation of Members; Funding - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2104 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 33 - Scholarship Program for Special Needs Students

§ 20-2-2110. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 20-2-2111. Legislative Findings; Purpose - The General Assembly finds that: History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2111...

§ 20-2-2112. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-2113. Annual Notification of Options Available to Parents of Special Needs Students - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2113 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2114. Qualifications for Scholarship; Financial Responsibility; State-Wide Assessments; Exception; Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2114 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2115. Eligibility Requirements for Schools Participating in Scholarship Program; Application of Participating School - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2115 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2116. Amount of Scholarship; Method of Payments - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2116 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2117. Adoption and Promulgation of Rules; Immunity From Liability for Scholarship Decisions; Schools May Be Barred From Program Participation for Certain Actions - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2117 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 20-2-2118. Annual Report - The Office of Student Achievement, in conjunction with the department,...

Article 34 - Intradistrict Transfers

§ 20-2-2130. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 20-2-2131. Enrollment of Students in School to Which Not Originally Assigned; Procedure; Annual Notification; Exception - History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2131 , enacted by Ga. L....

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Georgia Code Title 20 - Education Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education

Georgia Code
Title 20 - Education
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education