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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-5-56. Requirement of certification of librarians.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-5-56. Requirement of certification of librarians.

All persons holding professional positions with the title of librarian must be certified by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-5-56, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1.

## Cross References

Librarians, § 43-24-1 et seq.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Certification of Librarians, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, State Board for the Certification of Librarians, Rule 320-3-.01 et seq.