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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-739. Conflict management and resolution; cultural diversity training programs.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-739. Conflict management and resolution; cultural diversity training programs.

On and after July 1, 2000, the Department of Education shall provide training programs in conflict management and resolution and in cultural diversity for voluntary implementation by local boards of education for school employees, parents and guardians, and students; provided, however, that after July 1, 2022, such training programs shall not advocate for divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-2-739, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 438, § 4; Ga. L. 2022, p. 136, § 1-4/HB 1084.

The 2022 amendment, effective July 1, 2022, added the proviso at the end of this Code section.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2022, p. 136, § 1-1/HB 1084, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Protect Students First Act.’”