Chapter

20-2A-1

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1— Board created; appointment of members; powers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2— Terms of office of members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-3— Vacancies on board
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-4— Qualifications and disqualifications of members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-5— Oaths of members; board meetings
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-5.1— Annual public hearings in congressional district from which each State Board of Education member is appointed
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-5.2— Chairperson and other officers; election; term and duties of chairperson
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-6— Inspection committees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-7— Where committee meetings may be held
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-8— Travel by members within or outside state
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-9— Per diem allowances and expenses of members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-10— Gifts or compensation to members, appointees, or their families from publishers prohibited; reporting offers; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-11— Budgets; supervision of Department of Education; funds for state office
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-12— [Reserved] Educational television programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-13— Educational research; preparation and publication of instructional material
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-14— Acceptance of donations, grants, and federal aid for vocational or other educational purposes; matching funds; authorization to make transfers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-14.1— Georgia Foundation for Public Education; authoriza-
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-15— Acceptance of federal television
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-17— Lease of state property to local school boards
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-18— Continuation of trusts for institutions for blind and deaf; board to be trustee
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-20— Regional offices authorized; employees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-30— Election; office; forms, blanks, and instructions for subordinate officials; appeal of decisions to State Board of Education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-31— Qualifications
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-32— Bond; oath
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-33— Compensation and expenses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-34— Recommendations to State Board of Education; suspension of county school superintendents; appeal
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-35— Duty to visit counties
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-36— Duty in case of misapplication of state funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-49— Standards for local board of education members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-50— County school districts; county board for each county
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-52— Term of office; number of members; staggering of terms
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-53— Certifying election or appointment of county board members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-54— [Reserved] Resignation of member of county board or superintendent
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-54.1— Procedure for filling vacancies on local boards
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-55— Per diem, insurance, and expenses of local board mem- bers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-56— Nonpartisan elections for members of boards of education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-57— Organization of county boards; chairperson and secretary; quorum; record of proceedings
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-58.1— “Immediate family” defined; employment of family members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-59— [For effective date, see note.] Rules
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-60— Consolidation of county schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-61— Fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-62— Employment of county agents and home demonstration agents to carry on extension work
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-63— Prohibit certain conflicts of interest of board members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-64— Establishment and maintenance of trusts or funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-65— Programs for care and supervision of students before school, after school, or during vacation periods
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-66— School breakfast programs
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-68— Information for verification of fund expenditure
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-69— Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged World War II Veterans
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-70— Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict veterans
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-71— Placement of twins or higher order multiples in the same classroom
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-72— Code of ethics for local board of education members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-73— Suspension and removal of local school board members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-74— Solicit and accept donations for educational purposes
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-80— Requests for increased flexibility; Title 20/No Waivers system
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-81— Strategic plan and proposed contract for local school systems requesting flexibility; strategic waivers school system
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-82— Contract terms for local school systems requesting flexibility
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-83— State board approval of local school board flexibility contract
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84— Accountability, flexibility, and consequences components of contract
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84.1— Loss of governance for nonperforming schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84.2— State monitoring
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84.3— Required notifications by local school systems
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84.4— Other funding options
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84.5— Applicability to charter systems
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-84.6— Establishment of rules, regulations, and guidelines
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-85— Legislative findings; role of local boards of education and school councils
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-86— Operation of school councils; training programs; membership; management; roles and responsibilities
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-100— [Reserved] County school superintendent substituted for county school commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-101— Appointment of school superintendents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-102— [Reserved] Qualifications of county school superintendents; filing proof of certification; exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-103— Oath of local school superintendent
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-104— Superintendents’ bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-105— [Reserved] Suspension of county school superintendent; notice and hearing; appeal
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-106— [Reserved] Removal of county school superintendent; notice and hearing; appeal
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-107— [Reserved] Filling vacancies in office of county school superintendent
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-108— Certification and classification of local school superintendents; compensation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-109— Duties of local school superintendents; reporting
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-110— [Reserved] Offices for county school superintendents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-111— Administration of oaths by county school superintendents and county board members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-130— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-131— Objectives and purposes of program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-132— Primary goals of article
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-140— A program shall not be indicated for a student for any
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-140.1— Online learning
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-141— Review of competencies and core curriculum
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-142— Prescribed courses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-142.1— Coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-143— Sex education and AIDS prevention instruction; implementation; student exemption
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-145— Comprehensive character education program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-145.1— Career education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-146— Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course; acceptance as elective credit
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-147— Instructional activities focusing on veterans and the armed forces; closure of schools for Veterans Day
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-148— Elective course in History and Literature of the Old and New Testaments; religious neutrality
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149— Program for educating students regarding online Internet safety
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149.1— Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated external defibrillator; requirements
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149.2— Awarding of high school diploma for completion of postsecondary programs; identification of critical needs fields of study
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149.3— Requirements for computer science education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-149.4— Financial literacy instruction and curriculum
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-150— Eligibility for enrollment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-151— General and career education programs; purpose; au- thorized programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-151.1— American Sign Language as foreign language for college preparatory curriculum and for Carnegie unit elective credits
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-151.2— Driver education course accepted for Carnegie unit elective credits
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-152— Special education services
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-152.2— Protocols for assessment of trauma in students in foster care; guidance regarding trauma and its im- pact on students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-153— Early intervention program for students at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154— Remedial education program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154.1— Funds shall be distributed based on rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education subject to appropriation by the General Assembly
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154.2— Agricultural education program; development of plan
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-154.3— Agricultural programs in elementary schools; evaluation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-155— School climate management program; model codes of behavior and discipline
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-156— Program for limited-English-proficient students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-157— Uniform reporting system for certain purposes; dual credit courses; academic eligibility requirements to receive HOPE scholarship
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-158— Contracts for school psychology services
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159— Requirements for receiving special education and related services of students enrolled in home study programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.1— Focused programs of study
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.2— Coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial coursework for students in postsecondary institu- tions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.3— Academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.4— Policies and guidelines for awarding units of high school credit based on demonstrated proficiency
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.5— Georgia Seal of Biliteracy; purpose; qualifications; insignia
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.6— Screening for dyslexia and related disorders; training and professional development; pilot program evaluating early intervention; data reporting
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-160— The total amount of increased funding required by the
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-161— The state board shall appoint an interdisciplinary review
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-161.1— [Reserved] Enrollment in postsecondary courses; academic credit; secondary options grant account
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-161.2— Work based learning programs; legislative intent; participation; standards; coordination; funding
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-161.3— Dual Enrollment Act; purpose; dual credit courses; eligibility for participation; eligibility for payment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-163— [Reserved] Contract with adjoining local school system
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-164— Local five mill share funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-165— Equalization grants; annual calculation; allocation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-165.1— Charter system earnings for each full-time equivalent student; use of funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-166— State funds; calculation; allotment; distribution
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-167.1— Public meetings on proposed annual operating budget; notice; electronic copies; exception for certain nonprofits
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-167.2— Virtual instruction through virtual schools; no waiv- ers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-168— Distribution of federal funds; combined purchase of supplies and equipment; minimum school year; summer school programs; year-round operation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-169— Receipt of federal funds for career, occupational, or technical education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-170— Authority to withhold payment of bonded indebtedness from appropriation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-171— Minimum direct classroom expenditures; waivers; sanctions for noncompliance; submission of budget and expenditure information; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-181— Calculation of program weights to reflect base school size
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-183— Program weights to reflect funds for maintenance and operation of facilities
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-184— Program weights to reflect funds for media specialists
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-184.1— Funding for additional days of instruction; programs for low-performing students; transportation costs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-185— Program weights to reflect funds for salaries for assistant principals and secretaries
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-187— State-wide school lunch program; instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces; school food and nutrition personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-188— Student transportation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-189— Migrant student grants for schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-190— Professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-191— Supplies for school health nurse programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200— Regulation of certificated professional personnel by Professional Standards Commission; rules and regu- lations; fees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.1— Exemption from testing for transferring out-of-state teachers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.2— Qualification for certain certificates for military spouses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-201— Specific course requirements; in-service or continuing education; online offerings
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-201.1— [Repealed] Professional Learning Rules Task Force; composition; recommendation of professional learning rules
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-202— Life certificates
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-203— Validity period for renewable certificates
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-204— Paraprofessional and permitted personnel; classifica- tion of all certified or permitted personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-205— Georgia Master Teacher Program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-206— Alternative teacher certification program; creditable service
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-207— Online course on educator ethics
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-208— Dyslexia endorsement for teachers; requirements; assessments
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-209— Financial literacy endorsement for educators
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-210— Annual performance evaluation; on-time graduation rate
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-211— Annual contract; disqualifying acts; job descriptions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-211.1— Clearance certificates issued by the Professional Standards Commission relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212— Salary schedules
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212.1— Increase in state salary of person selected as Geor- gia Teacher of the Year; advisory role
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212.3— [Reserved] Increasing teachers’ salaries in areas of shortage; criteria for determining shortage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212.4— [Reserved] Additional five percent increase in teacher salary based on student performance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212.5— Additional compensation for teachers in mathematics or science
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-212.6— Limitation on salary increase for school superintendent or administrators
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-213— [Reserved] Career ladder programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-213.1— Pay-for-performance for rewarding group activity
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-214— Salary schedule for principals; supplements
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-214.1— High Performance Principals program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-215— “In loco parentis” status of aides and paraprofessionals
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-216— Substitute teachers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-217— Professional and staff development stipends
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-219— Payroll deduction services provided by local units of administration
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-220— Limitations upon decreases in local salary supplements for school bus drivers and food service managers or employees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-221— Furlough days to be on Monday or Friday or in conjunction with holidays
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-230— Programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240— Powers and duties
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-241— State School Superintendent
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-243— Withholding funds for failure to comply with this article
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-244.1— Variance or waiver dents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-251— Teacher recruitment and retention program; purpose; annual evaluation of program; maximum participa- tion
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-252— [Reserved] Electronic technology
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-253— [Reserved] Achievement grants
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-254— [Reserved] Educational research
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-255— [Reserved] Petitions for charter school status
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-256— Joint after-school programs for at-risk students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-257— Grants for driver education courses for secondary school students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-258— Funds for grant recipients; criteria for compacts between students, teachers and parents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-259— Extended day program for students in grades nine through 12
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-260— Capital outlay funds generally
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-261— Common minimum facility requirements
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-262— Low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems; criteria for eligibility
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-263— Grant program to incentivize adoption of digital learning; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-270— Establishment of state-wide network
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-270.1— Services provided by regional educational service agency; Georgia Learning Resources System; Psychoeducational Network
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-271— Development of regional improvement plan; introduction of core services; instructional care teams; establishment of alternative methods of teacher certification
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-272— Agency board of control; membership; powers and duties; planning boards
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-273— Agency directors and staff
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-274— Uniform state-wide needs program and documented local needs program grants
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-280— [Reserved] Long-term strategic plans
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281— Student assessments
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281.1— Petition to obtain high school diploma; notice of petition option
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-282— Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-283— Criteria; specific requirements for students in grades three, five, and eight; implementation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-284— Criteria for local boards of education; model placement and promotion policy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-285— Timetable for implementation of policy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-285.1— [Repealed] Provisions applicable to third-grade criterion referenced reading assessment students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-286— Innovative assessment pilot program; procedure; reporting
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-290— Organization of schools; employment of school admin- istrative managers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-291— Financing construction of facilities for voluntary consolidation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-293— Student attending school in system other than system of student’s residence
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-294— Permanent classrooms; student commuting distance; reassignment; cost of transportation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-295— Military student transfers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-296— Continued enrollment in public school under certain circumstances
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-300— Implementation and funding authorized
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-301— [Reserved] Coordinating Committee for Exceptional Individuals
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-302— Funds for operation of schools for deaf and blind persons
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-303— [Reserved] Educational television
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-304— Environmental education, recycling, and composting awareness
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-305— County and regional libraries
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-306— Honors program; residential high school program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-307— Youth camps; food-processing and young farmers programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-310— Student directory information; registering to vote and with selective service; pledge of allegiance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-311— [Reserved] State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-312— [Reserved] State program for middle school children during nonschool hours; goals; annual review
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-313— J
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-314— Development of rape prevention, personal safety edu- cation, and teen dating violence prevention programs
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-316— Involvement of athletic association in high school athletics
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-316.1— Eligibility conditions of high school athletic associations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-316.2— Financial reporting by athletic associations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-316.3— Prohibition of religious expression of student athletes by athletic association
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-317— Inappropriate means of encouraging and rewarding student athletes; penalty; notice to students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-318— Intercollegiate athletics; remedies for improper activities
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319— Prayers prior to athletic event held on the campus of a private school not to be prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319.1— Georgia Virtual School
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319.2— School
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319.3— Online clearing-house of interactive distance learn- ing courses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319.4— Virtual instruction programs; notice of opportunities; mechanisms for compliance; curriculum plan
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319.5— Enrolling home study and private school students in college and career courses
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-320— State-wide comprehensive educational information system; identification of data to implement Quality Basic Education Program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-321— Expense record requirements
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-322— Unfunded programs and activities
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-322.1— [Repealed] Environmental Education Council
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-323— Recess for students in kindergarten through grade five; unstructured break time for students in kinder- garten through grade eight
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324— Internet safety policies in public schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324.1— Concussion management and return to play policies for youth athletes
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324.2— Video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services; requirements; evaluations; funding
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324.3— Unique identifiers for military students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324.4— Toll free number for reporting child abuse or neglect; posting at schools; regulation; no liability
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324.6— Complaint resolution policy for materials “harmful
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-325— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-326— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-327— Recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses; counseling and development of individual graduation plans
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-327.1— Industry credentialing for career, technical, and agricultural education programs; reporting
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-328— Competitive grant program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-329— Requirements for high schools that receive reform grants as chronically low-performing high schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-329.1— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-334— Computation of effect of grants to be shown on tax bill
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-370— Referendum on repeal of special school law and consolidation of systems
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-371— Proceedings when vote favors repeal and consolidation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-372— Effect of repeal and consolidation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-373— Applicability of article
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-390— Power of county boards
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-391— Loan resolution
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-392— Duration of loan; repayment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-393— Interest
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-394— [Reserved] Information in reports to grand juries
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-395— Notes for money borrowed
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-396— Use of borrowed money
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-410— Liability for and distribution of funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-411— School fund kept separate; use of funds; separation of school taxes; investments
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-430— Issuance and retirement of county schoolhouse bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-431— Division of county into schoolhouse districts; issuance and retirement of district bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-432— Joint county-city high schools — Power to contract for building and maintenance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-433— Joint county-city high school contracts for building and maintenance — Approval and confirmation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-434— Joint county-city high school contracts for building and maintenance — Issuance of bonds; elections
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-435— Joint county-city high school contracts for building and maintenance — County and city tax levies to pay bonds and maintenance costs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-436— Provisions of Code Sections 20-2-432 through 20-2-435 cumulative
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-437— Local and consolidated school district trustees’ powers and duties as to buildings and equipment transferred to county boards
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-438— Local and consolidated school district bonds — Transfer to county board; disbursing funds to bondholders; recommending tax levy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-450— Subpart to govern refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-451— Electoral approval required for refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-452— Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Calling of election by county board
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-453— Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Contents of election notice
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-454— Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Eligible voters; conduct of election; declaration of result
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-455— Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Referendum to call election
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-456— Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Vote required; declaration of favorable result; issuance of refunding bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-457— District bonds — Tax levy to provide sinking fund to retire bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-458— Local or consolidated school district bonds — Sale or exchange
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-459— Independent school district bonds — Sale or exchange
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-460— District bonds — Sinking fund for holders failing or refusing to sell or exchange outstanding bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-461— Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Limit of one per year
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-462— County-wide bonds — Powers of counties as to refunding, refinancing, or retiring
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-463— County-wide bonds — Petition to call election; call of election; county board to determine terms
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-464— County-wide bond elections — Notice
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-465— County-wide bond elections — Eligible voters; conduct of election; declaration of result
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-466— County-wide bonds — Vote required to approve; issuance, sale, or exchange
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-467— County-wide bonds — Handling and use of proceeds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-468— County-wide bonds — Tax levy to provide sinking fund to retire bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-469— County-wide bonds — Paying off outstanding bonds; sinking fund for holders failing or refusing to sell, exchange, or surrender outstanding bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-470— Validation of bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-471— Exchange or sale of bonds; use of proceeds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-472— None of such refunding bonds shall be exchanged except for outstanding bonds for which they were issued to retire
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-474— Powers and duties of officials as to bonds, taxes, and sinking funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-475— Interest on bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-476— When subpart applicable to independent school districts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-477— Construction of subpart against impairment of outstanding bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-480— Notification of proposed issuance of bonded indebtedness; authorization to withhold appropriations to pay indebtedness
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-490— Municipalities authorized to levy school taxes
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-491— Performance audit on capital outlay projects funded by sales tax
O.C.G.A. § 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 prefer- ences
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-504— Authority to contract for pupil transportation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-505— Member prohibited from selling school supplies or equipment to county board; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-505.1— Board transacting business with bank or similar institution in which member has interest
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-506— Definitions; authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-520— Acquiring and disposing of school sites; building, repairing, renting, and furnishing schoolhouses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-521— Power of condemnation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-522— Condemnation procedure
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-540— Exemption of school property from levy and sale
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-550— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-551— Definitions; when project deemed self-liquidating
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-552— Creation; members, officers, and staff; quorum; procedural rules and regulations; assignment to Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-553— Powers of authority
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-554— Functions and powers of Vocational Trade School Building Authority and School Building Authority for the Deaf and Blind transferred to authority
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-555— Authority to issue revenue bonds; terms
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-556— Form of bonds; denominations; place of payment; registration
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-557— Signing, sealing, and attesting bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-558— Bonds negotiable
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-559— Manner of sale and price of bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-560— Use of bond proceeds; additional bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-561— Issuance of interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-562— Replacement of mutilated, destroyed, or lost bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-563— Compliance with part sufficient for issuance of bonds; single issue for one or more projects; adoption of bond resolution
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-564— duty of the state board or other contracting or leasing department, agency, or institution of the state to see to the punctual payment of all such rentals
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-565— Trust indentures to secure bonds; contents of indentures or bond resolutions; expenses of carrying out indentures
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-566— Trustee for bond proceeds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-567— Sinking fund
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-568— Remedies of bondholders, receivers, or indenture trustees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-569— Refunding bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-570— Bonds legal investments; depositing bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-571— Tax exemption of authority’s property, activities, charges, and bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-572— Procedure for validating bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-573— Venue and jurisdiction of actions to enforce rights or validate bonds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-574— Interests of bondholders protected
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-575— Acceptance of grants and contributions from federal and other sources
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-576— Moneys received deemed trust funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-577— Fixing rentals, installment payments, and charges for use of projects
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-578— Authority of state and other boards of education to bargain, sell, transfer, convey, rent, and lease property to authority
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-579— Rules and regulations for operation of projects
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-580— Power to issue revenue bonds not affected
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-581— Part supplemental and additional to other laws
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-582— Part to be liberally construed
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-600— Leases of 50 years or less authorized
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-601— Article applicable to all public school systems
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-660— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-661— Legislative intent and findings
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-662— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-663— Designation and role of chief privacy officer
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-664— Role of department
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-665— Prohibition on the reporting and collection of certain data
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-666— Activities by operators; limitations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-667— Parental and student review of education record; model policies
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-668— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-670— Requirements for transferring students beyond sixth grade; conditional admission; compliance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-671— Transfer students who have committed felony acts; disclosure of act
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690— Educational entities; requirements for private schools and home study programs; learning pod protection
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.1— Mandatory education for children between ages six and 16
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-691— Minimum annual attendance required; child complet- ing high school exempt
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-692— General Assembly pages granted excused absences
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-692.2— Foster care student attending court proceedings related to that student’s foster care to be credited as present at school
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-692.3— Participation in 4-H activities; attendance credit
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-693— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-694— Administration and enforcement of subpart
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-695— Employing attendance officers in addition to visiting teachers; authority and duties
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-696— Duties of visiting teachers and attendance officers
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-698— Peace officers may take temporary custody of truant children away from home
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-699— Disposition of children taken into custody
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-700— Reports by peace officers to school authorities and parent or guardian
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-701— Responsibility for reporting truants to juvenile or other courts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-705— Parental consent for participation in school clubs and organizations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-720— Inspection of students’ records by parents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-730— Policies and regulations on use of corporal punish- ment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-731— When and how corporal punishment may be administered
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-732— When principal or teacher not liable for administering corporal punishment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-735— Adoption of policies by local boards to improve student learning environment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-736— Student codes of conduct; distribution; disciplinary action for violations; parental involvement
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-737— Reports by teacher of violations of student code of conduct; notification to parents of support services or disciplinary action
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-738— Authority of teacher over classroom; procedures following removal of student from classroom; placement review committees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-739— Conflict management and resolution; cultural diversity training programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-740— Annual report by local boards of education regarding disciplinary and placement actions; annual study by Department of Education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-741— Positive behavorial interventions and supports and response to intervention
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-742— Multi-tiered system of supports prior to suspension or expulsion for certain students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-750— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.1— Expulsion and disciplinary policy for students bringing weapons to school
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.2— Students subject to disciplinary orders of other school systems
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.3— [Reserved] Student code of conduct; policy towards disruptive students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.4— Policies prohibiting bullying; assignment to alternative school; notice
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.5— Student Code of conduct; safety rules on school buses; distribution
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.6— Disciplinary policy for students committing acts of physical violence against teacher, school bus driver, or other school official or employee
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-752— Establishment of disciplinary hearing officers, panels, or tribunals for imposition of suspension or expulsion; rules and regulations; appeals
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-754— Procedures to be followed by disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal; review
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-755— Authorization of disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal to determine disciplinary action
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-756— Reports to law enforcement officials
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-757— Applicability of public inspection and open meeting laws
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-758— Legal actions not prohibited, restricted, or limited by disciplinary hearing; rights to appeal from decision of school board
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-759— Minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-764— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-765— Notification of parent or guardian of chronic disciplinary problem student; observance of child by parent or guardian; attendance of conference with prin- cipal or teacher or both
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-766— Students returning from expulsion or suspension; notice to parents; conference with principal or teacher to devise disciplinary and behavioral correction plan
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-766.1— Proceeding against parents for failure to cooperate in educational programs; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-767— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-768— Expulsion or suspension of students for felonies; alternative educational system; policy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-770— Rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-771— Immunization of students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-771.1— [Reserved] Voluntary preenrollment of children
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-771.2— School health nurse programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-772— Rules and regulations for screening of students for scoliosis
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-773— Restrictions on student health services; utilization of state funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-774— Self-administration of asthma medication
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-775— Automated external defibrillator required in high schools; requirements; funding
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-776— Student retention and self-administration of autoinjectable epinephrine; liability of school system
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-776.1— Administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by school personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-776.2— Stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine; requirements; limited liability
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-776.3— Stock supply of levalbuterol sulfate; requirements; limited liability
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-776.4— Administration of levalbuterol sulfate by school personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-777— Annual fitness assessment program; reporting and compliance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-778— Required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their respective vaccines
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-779.1— Suicide prevention and awareness training; no duty of care imposed
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-779.2— [Repealed effective
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-780— Change of custody of minor child by removing child from premises of private or public school prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-785— Referral and assessment to determine whether withdrawal was to limit education
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-786— Parents’ Bill of Rights
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-810— [Reserved] School systems exempt from part
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-811— Forging, altering, or counterfeiting teacher’s local certificate or license
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-830— Power to issue warrants in anticipation of revenue
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-831— Sale of warrants at discount
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-832— Governor’s power to use allocated funds to pay teachers; borrowing to replace funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-833— Additional payments to supervisors of student teachers
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-851— Use of accumulated sick leave for personal or professional reasons
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-852— Maternity leave
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-852.1— Paternity or maternity time off for adoptive parents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-853— Accumulation of and payment for additional days of unused sick leave
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-874— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-875— Creation of fund; transfer of funds; use of funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-876— Responsibilities and procedures for operation of fund
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-877— Technical advice from actuary; valuations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-878— Commissioner authority; investment powers; prohibition of personal interest
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-879— Minimum annual required contributions; employer obligations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-880— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-882— Exclusions from coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-883— Design of plan; controls on unnecessary use of services
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-884— Contracts for benefits or self-insurance authorized; reinsurance; certificates of coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-885— Coverage for retiring school teachers and their dependents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-886— Coverage for dependents — Right to coverage; agreement to pay contributions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-887— Coverage for dependents — Where both husband and wife are eligible to be insured
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-888— Coverage for certain surviving spouses and teachers not entitled to retirement benefits
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-889— Coverage for personnel other than teachers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-890— Claims; payment of benefits; time for presentation of drafts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-891— Health insurance fund for public school teachers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-892— Contributions by employees, state, and local employers; withholding or deducting employees’ contributions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-893— Providing for funds required annually for costs of employer contributions and administration of health insurance for retirees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-894— Employer and employee commencement dates; coverage of new employees; rejection of coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-895— Contracts with local employers as to coverage; duties of local employers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-896— Administrative discharge of certain debts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-897— Confidentiality of claim forms and records
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-898— Deposit of contributions into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-910— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-912— Exclusions from coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-913— Design of plan; controls on unnecessary use of services
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-914— Contracts for benefits or self-insurance authorized; reinsurance; certificates of coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-915— Coverage for retiring and retired public school and certain community college employees and dependents; subordination to federal program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-915.1— Coverage for employees with eight or more years of creditable service; premiums
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-915.2— Coverage of dependents after death of employee
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-916— Coverage for dependents; agreement to pay contributions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-917— Payment of benefits
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-918— Health insurance fund for public school employees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-919— Investment of health insurance fund
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-920— Withholding or deducting employees’ contributions; state contributions; enrollment of employees of school system not participating in the plan
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-921— Providing for funds required annually for employer contributions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-922— Employer and employee commencement dates; option to reject or elect coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-923— Option of local boards as to coverage
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-925— Confidentiality of claim forms and records
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-926— Deposit of contributions into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-930— Professional liability insurance coverage for teachers and other school personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-940— Grounds and procedure for terminating or suspending contract of employment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-941— [Reserved] Notice of nonrenewal of contract of employment for ensuing year
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-942— Procedure for nonrenewal; professional certificated personnel; rights of school administrators; tenure
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-943— Powers of local boards of education under this part
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-945— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-946— Boards of education subject to this part
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-947— Part does not authorize contracts of employment
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-948— Reduction in force policies
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-960— [Reserved] Bonds required; conditions; payment of premiums; applicability of Chapter 4 of Title 45
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-961— Preparation and distribution of forms or books for principals’ accounts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-962— Quarterly reports by principals; audits by local boards
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-963— [Repealed] Certain public school systems excluded from part
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-980— Expenditures for uniforms for maintenance, food service, or custodial personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-981— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-982— Purpose
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-982.1— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-983— Professional Standards Commission — Creation; composition; terms, qualifications, appointment, and removal of members; filling of vacancies
O.C.G.A. § 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; restrictions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-984.1— Professional Standards Commission — Adoption of standards of performance and a code of ethics
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-984.2— Professional Standards Commission — Reports of criminal offenses to local boards of education; requests by local boards for investigation; immunity
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-984.3— Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary investigations of violations; requirement for automatic investigation; investigation of sexual offenses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-984.4— Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary investigations; powers of investigator; limitations; notice; change of address; withdrawal of application
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-984.5— Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary investigations; disciplinary actions; hearings; con- sultative services
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-985— Professional Standards Commission — Selection of chairman; calling of meetings; quorum; minutes; an- nual report
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-988— Duties and authority of commission
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989— Appropriation of operating funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.1— Classifications for certificated personnel; functions of state board transferred to commission
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.5— Legislative intent; adoption of complaints policy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.6— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.7— Matters not subject to complaint; appeal process for certain educators
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.8— Establishment and contents of complaint policy
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.9— Supplemental rules and policies authorized
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.10— Collective bargaining not permitted or fostered
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-989.11— Appeals to State Board of Education
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-990— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-991— Liability insurance for performance of duties authorized; actions against insurers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-991.1— Including nonprofit organizations, their members, and school volunteers in policies and indemnity contracts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-992— Immunity not waived
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-993— Defense of actions against officials and employees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-994— Payment of amount of deductible under liability policies
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1000— Limitation on civil damages for disciplining student; frivolous or nonmeritorious actions; legal counsel for the educator
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1001— Limited immunity from criminal liability
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1010— Instructional materials and content
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1011— Selecting, acquiring, and purchasing instructional materials and content; exclusion of partisan or sec- tarian material
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1012— Committee recommendations on instructional materials and content; additions to approved lists
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1013— Free instructional materials and content; care and protection of instructional materials, library books, and media materials; reimbursement by pupils or parents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1014— Purchases to be at lowest price offered other schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1015— Instructional materials and content in digital or electronic format; funding
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1016— Exceptions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1017— Review process for locally approved instructional materials and content; public review; application
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1020— Establishment of Celebrate Freedom Week; purpose
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1021— Display of historically significant documents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1022— Online instructional resources relating to American history for educators
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1050— Brief period of quiet reflection authorized; nature of period
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1051— Participation not to be regulated or required
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1071— Transportation contracts
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1073— Transportation forbidden if certified detrimental to student’s health; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1074— Transportation for elderly, persons with disabilities, and 4-H activities
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1075— Use of county and independent school buses for students participating in recreational or educational activities
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1076— Alternative vehicles for school buses; limitations on use; requirements; insurance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1090— Accident insurance for children on school buses
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1091— Payment of insurance premiums by school board or other bus owner
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1092— Insurance coverage for general public; waiver of school board’s immunity
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1093— Mutual insurance policies to be nonassessable
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1094— School boards to keep insurance policies
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1110— Right of school bus driver to sick leave with pay; accumulation of unused sick leave
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1111— Use of accumulated sick leave for personal reasons
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1112— Driver on sick leave need not pay for substitute
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1113— Determining pay for substitute drivers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1120— Definition
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1121— School bus drivers subject to random drug and alcohol testing; procedures; costs; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1122— Penalties for violation or refusal to submit to test
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1125— Annual mandatory training of school bus drivers; initial certification of drivers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1126— Written policies and procedures for operation of school buses; receipt of code of conduct by students; acknowledgement by parent or guardian
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1127— Data base of names and licenses of school bus operators; suspension or revocation of license
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1130— Duties of law enforcement and school officials as to traffic safety around schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1131— Direction of traffic by designated personnel
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1160— Local boards to be tribunals to determine school law controversies; appeals; special provisions for disabled children
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1170— Providing false information to obtain free school meals for child; notice on forms; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1180— Loitering in or on a school safety zone; penalty; required check in of visitors; posting signs of required check in
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1181— Disrupting operation of public school, school bus, or school bus stop; penalty; progressive discipline
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1182— Persons other than students who insult or abuse school teachers in presence of pupils may be ordered to leave school premises
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1183— Written agreement for law enforcement officers in schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1184— Reporting of students committing prohibited acts
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1185— School safety plans; drills
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1190— Allotment of state funds for sick leave
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1191— Requirements for sick-leave programs
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1192— Appropriations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2001— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2002— Establishment; membership
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2003— Board of trustees
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2004— Agency is not an insurer
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2005— Certificate of authority
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2006— Issuance, renewal, or revocation of certificate
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2007— Minimum surplus required
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2008— Investments
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2009— Joint and several liability of fund members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2010— Administrator
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2011— Bond, liability insurance, and claim office of administrator
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2012— Grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew certificate; hearing; voluntary dissolution of fund
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2013— Tax exemption
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2014— Examination of funds by Commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2015— Fund insufficient to discharge obligations; liquidation
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2016— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2017— Remedies of aggrieved parties
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2018— Excess loss funding program; condition for certificate of authority
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2019— Annual audit
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2020— Sovereign immunity not waived
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2040— “Multiracial” defined
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2041— “Multiracial” classification required on forms
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2060— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2061— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2062— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063— Charter petitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063.1— Charter Advisory Committee established; members; duties
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063.2— Charter systems
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2063.3— Code of principles and standards for charter school authorizers
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2064— Approval or denial of petition
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2064.1— Review of charter by state board; charters for state chartered special schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2065— Waiver of provisions of this title; requirements for operating; control and management
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2066— Admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2067— Reprisals by local boards or school system employees prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2067.1— Amendment of terms of charter for charter school; initial term of charter; annual report
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2068— Termination of a charter
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2068.1— Charter school funding
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2069— Office of Charter School Compliance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2070— Annual report to General Assembly
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2071— Validity of charters in effect on July 1, 1998
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2072— Training for governing board members
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2073— Charter schools financial management certification program
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2074— Simultaneous service of certain officers prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2075— Grant program for replicating high-performing charter schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2076— [Repealed] Annual report on state chartered special schools that offer virtual instruction; requirements; publication on website
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2077— [Repealed effective June 30, 2027] Enforcement of face mask wearing requirement prohibited in charter schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2080— Legislative findings and intent
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2081— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2082— State Charter Schools Commission; members; opera- tions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2083— Powers and duties of commission
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2084— Petition for charter schools; requirements of school; governing board membership; annual training; simultaneous service prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2084.1— Education of incarcerated children and youth
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2085— Petitions by existing charter schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2086— Information to parents
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2087— Annual report of chairperson
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2088— Debts of non-renewed or terminated charter schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2088.1— Ownership and maintenance of state charter school records
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2089— Funding for state charter schools
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2090— Collaborative efforts on matters related to authorization of state charter schools; administration
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2091— Rules and regulations for implementation of article
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2092— Authority to incorporate nonprofit corporation as public foundation; requirements; annual report
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2093— [Repealed] Annual report on state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; minimum requirements; publication on website
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2094— [Repealed effective June 30, 2027] Enforcement of
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095.1— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095.2— Grant program for qualified charter school contributions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095.3— Date certain for matching funds
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095.4— Adoption of guidelines and standards for construction of charter schools; reporting
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2095.5— Promulgation of rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2100— Creation of oversight committee to review operations of high school athletic associations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2101— Powers and duties
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2102— Cooperation and reporting by high school athletic associations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2103— Evaluation of performance of high school athletic associations
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2104— Expenditure of funds; compensation of members; funding
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2110— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2111— Legislative findings; purpose
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2112— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2113— Annual notification of options available to parents of special needs students
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2114— Qualifications for scholarship; financial responsibility; state-wide assessments; exception; compliance
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2115— Eligibility requirements for schools participating in scholarship program; application of participating school
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2116— Amount of scholarship; method of payments
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2117— Adoption and promulgation of rules; immunity from liability for scholarship decisions; schools may be barred from program participation for certain actions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2118— Annual report
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2130— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2131— Enrollment of students in school to which not originally assigned; procedure; annual notification; exception