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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-14-44. Turnaround coaches; role.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-14-44. Turnaround coaches; role.

(a) The Chief Turnaround Officer with the recommendation of the State School Superintendent, shall propose individuals experienced in turning around schools that have similar needs and characteristics as those schools identified pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45, to serve as turnaround coaches, subject to approval by the state board.

(b) Turnaround coaches shall assist schools that are identified as having the greatest need for assistance pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45 with ongoing assistance and input and shall serve as contract managers to ensure conformance to contract terms. Turnaround coaches shall be assigned to one or more schools which are under a contract amendment or intervention contract pursuant to Code Section 20-14-45.

(c) Turnaround coaches may provide such other services and supports as determined by the Chief Turnaround Officer.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-14-44, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 75, § 2-1/HB 338; Ga. L. 2020, p. 62, § 2-5/SB 68.