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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.2. Qualification for certain certificates for military spouses.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.2. Qualification for certain certificates for military spouses.

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Tracy Rainey Act.”

(b) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “Certificate” means a credential issued by the Professional Standards Commission certifying the qualifications and classification of an individual and to authorize such individual for employment in the public schools of this state.

(2) “Military” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.

(3) “Military spouse” means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member.

(4) “Service member” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.

(c) No later than July 1, 2018, the Professional Standards Commission shall adopt and implement a process by which military spouses may qualify for temporary certificates, certificates by endorsement, or expedited certificates upon moving to Georgia with their service member or transitioning service member spouse.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-2-200.2, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 431, § 1/HB 245; Ga. L. 2018, p. 665, § 1/HB 739.

## Cross References

Military and veterans licensure, § 43-1-34.