Georgia Commons

Title 20. EDUCATION

Chapter 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

750 sections · 20-2-1 to 20-2-2131

Article 1. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

  1. 20-2-1Board created; appointment of members; powers.
  2. 20-2-2Terms of office of members.
  3. 20-2-3Vacancies on board.
  4. 20-2-4Qualifications and disqualifications of members.
  5. 20-2-5Oaths of members; board meetings.
  6. 20-2-5.1Annual public hearings in congressional district from which each State Board of Education member is appointed.
  7. 20-2-5.2Chairperson and other officers; election; term and duties of chairperson.
  8. 20-2-6Inspection committees.
  9. 20-2-7Where committee meetings may be held.
  10. 20-2-8Travel by members within or outside state.
  11. 20-2-9Per diem allowances and expenses of members.
  12. 20-2-10Gifts or compensation to members, appointees, or their families from publishers prohibited; reporting offers; penalty.
  13. 20-2-11Budgets; supervision of Department of Education; funds for state office.
  14. 20-2-12Educational television programs.Reserved
  15. 20-2-13Educational research; preparation and publication of instructional material.
  16. 20-2-14Acceptance of donations, grants, and federal aid for vocational or other educational purposes; matching funds; authorization to make transfers.
  17. 20-2-14.1Georgia Foundation for Public Education; authorization to accept transfers of certain property held in trust by State Board of Education; authorization for nonprofit corporation; authorization to receive donations from taxpayers; requirements; annual report.
  18. 20-2-15Acceptance of federal and other aid to educational television.
  19. 20-2-16Acceptance and allotment of federal aid and other funds for school construction; determining needs; planning financing; building code; safety inspections and recommendations.
  20. 20-2-17Lease of state property to local school boards.
  21. 20-2-18Continuation of trusts for institutions for blind and deaf; board to be trustee.
  22. 20-2-19Receipt and review of asbestos management plans by State Board of Education; disapproval of plans; funding; regulation; accreditation; effect on other powers of board.
  23. 20-2-20Regional offices authorized; employees.

Article 2. STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

  1. 20-2-30Election; office; forms, blanks, and instructions for subordinate officials; appeal of decisions to State Board of Education.
  2. 20-2-31Qualifications.
  3. 20-2-32Bond; oath.
  4. 20-2-33Compensation and expenses.
  5. 20-2-34Recommendations to State Board of Education; suspension of county school superintendents; appeal.
  6. 20-2-35Duty to visit counties.
  7. 20-2-36Duty in case of misapplication of state funds.
  8. 20-2-37Annual reports by State School Superintendent.Repealed
  9. 20-2-38Requiring reports from local school officials.Repealed

Article 3. LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION

  1. 20-2-49Standards for local board of education members.
  2. 20-2-50County school districts; county board for each county.
  3. 20-2-51Election of local board of education members; persons ineligible to be members or superintendent; ineligibility for local boards of education; ineligibility for other elective offices.
  4. 20-2-52Term of office; number of members; staggering of terms.
  5. 20-2-52.1Composition 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.
  6. 20-2-53Certifying election or appointment of county board members.
  7. 20-2-54Resignation of member of county board or superintendent.Reserved
  8. 20-2-54.1Procedure for filling vacancies on local boards.
  9. 20-2-55Per diem, insurance, and expenses of local board members.
  10. 20-2-56Nonpartisan elections for members of boards of education.
  11. 20-2-57Organization of county boards; chairperson and secretary; quorum; record of proceedings.
  12. 20-2-58Regular monthly meeting of local boards with public comment; adjournment; temporary presiding officer; notice of date; template for financial review; open meetings.
  13. 20-2-58.1“Immediate family” defined; employment of family members.
  14. 20-2-59Rules; regulation of face masks.2 versions
  15. 20-2-60Consolidation of county schools.
  16. 20-2-61Fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents.
  17. 20-2-62Employment of county agents and home demonstration agents to carry on extension work.
  18. 20-2-63Prohibit certain conflicts of interest of board members.
  19. 20-2-64Establishment and maintenance of trusts or funds.
  20. 20-2-65Programs for care and supervision of students before school, after school, or during vacation periods.
  21. 20-2-66School breakfast programs.
  22. 20-2-67Local 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.
  23. 20-2-68Information for verification of fund expenditure.
  24. 20-2-69Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged World War II Veterans.
  25. 20-2-70Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict veterans.
  26. 20-2-71Placement of twins or higher order multiples in the same classroom.
  27. 20-2-72Code of ethics for local board of education members.
  28. 20-2-73Suspension and removal of local school board members upon potential loss of accreditation or when schools in system are turnaround eligible schools; procedures; petition for reinstatement; prohibition on use of public funds for litigation expenses; reimbursement of expenses.
  29. 20-2-74Solicit and accept donations for educational purposes.

Article 4. INCREASED FLEXIBILITY FOR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS

  1. 20-2-80Requests for increased flexibility; Title 20/No Waivers system.
  2. 20-2-81Strategic plan and proposed contract for local school systems requesting flexibility; strategic waivers school system.
  3. 20-2-82Contract terms for local school systems requesting flexibility.
  4. 20-2-83State board approval of local school board flexibility contract.
  5. 20-2-84Accountability, flexibility, and consequences components of contract.
  6. 20-2-84.1Loss of governance for nonperforming schools.
  7. 20-2-84.2State monitoring.
  8. 20-2-84.3Required notifications by local school systems.
  9. 20-2-84.4Other funding options.
  10. 20-2-84.5Applicability to charter systems.
  11. 20-2-84.6Establishment of rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Article 4A. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION

  1. 20-2-85Legislative findings; role of local boards of education and school councils.
  2. 20-2-86Operation of school councils; training programs; membership; management; roles and responsibilities.

Article 5. LOCAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

  1. 20-2-100County school superintendent substituted for county school commissioner.Reserved
  2. 20-2-101Appointment of school superintendents.
  3. 20-2-102Qualifications of county school superintendents; filing proof of certification; exemptions.Reserved
  4. 20-2-103Oath of local school superintendent.
  5. 20-2-104Superintendents’ bonds.
  6. 20-2-105Suspension of county school superintendent; notice and hearing; appeal.Reserved
  7. 20-2-106Removal of county school superintendent; notice and hearing; appeal.Reserved
  8. 20-2-107Filling vacancies in office of county school superintendent.Reserved
  9. 20-2-108Certification and classification of local school superintendents; compensation.
  10. 20-2-109Duties of local school superintendents; reporting.
  11. 20-2-110Offices for county school superintendents.Reserved
  12. 20-2-111Administration of oaths by county school superintendents and county board members.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 1. SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE

  1. 20-2-130Short title.
  2. 20-2-131Objectives and purposes of program.
  3. 20-2-132Primary goals of article.
  4. 20-2-133Free public instruction; exceptions; eligibility; procedure and requirements when child in custody of or in a placement or facility of a state agency.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 2. COMPETENCIES AND CORE CURRICULUM

  1. 20-2-140State Board of Education to establish uniformly sequenced content standards; college and career readiness competency standards.
  2. 20-2-140.1Online learning.
  3. 20-2-141Review of competencies and core curriculum.
  4. 20-2-142Prescribed courses.
  5. 20-2-142.1Coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America.
  6. 20-2-143Sex education and AIDS prevention instruction; implementation; student exemption.
  7. 20-2-144Mandatory instruction concerning alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, and other drug use.
  8. 20-2-145Comprehensive character education program.
  9. 20-2-145.1Career education.
  10. 20-2-146Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course; acceptance as elective credit.
  11. 20-2-147Instructional activities focusing on veterans and the armed forces; closure of schools for Veterans Day.
  12. 20-2-148Elective course in History and Literature of the Old and New Testaments; religious neutrality.
  13. 20-2-149Programs for educating students regarding online internet safety.
  14. 20-2-149.1Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated external defibrillator; requirements.
  15. 20-2-149.2Accelerated Career Diploma Program.
  16. 20-2-149.3Requirements for computer science education.
  17. 20-2-149.4Financial literacy instruction and curriculum.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 3. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

  1. 20-2-150Eligibility for enrollment.
  2. 20-2-151General and career education programs; purpose; authorized programs.
  3. 20-2-151.1American Sign Language as foreign language for college preparatory curriculum and for Carnegie unit elective credits.
  4. 20-2-151.2Driver education course accepted for Carnegie unit elective credits.
  5. 20-2-152Special education services.
  6. 20-2-152.1Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights; consideration of communication needs of deaf students; parental explanations; instruction in particular communication mode or language.
  7. 20-2-152.2Protocols for assessment of trauma in students in foster care; guidance regarding trauma and its impact on students.
  8. 20-2-153Early intervention program for students at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level.
  9. 20-2-153.1Georgia Early Literacy and Dyslexia; literacy measurements; reading screeners; instructional materials and instruction to support reading and literacy; reading intervention plans; Georgia Literacy Coach Coordinating Committee.
  10. 20-2-154Remedial education program.
  11. 20-2-154.1Alternative education programs; intent; description; requirements; funding; effectiveness.
  12. 20-2-154.2Agricultural education program; development of plan.
  13. 20-2-154.3Agricultural programs in elementary schools; evaluation.
  14. 20-2-155School climate management program; model codes of behavior and discipline.
  15. 20-2-156Program for limited-English-proficient students.
  16. 20-2-157Uniform reporting system for certain purposes; dual credit courses; academic eligibility requirements to receive HOPE scholarship.
  17. 20-2-158Contracts for school psychology services.
  18. 20-2-159Requirements for receiving special education and related services of students enrolled in home study programs.
  19. 20-2-159.1Focused programs of study.
  20. 20-2-159.2Coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial coursework for students in postsecondary institutions.
  21. 20-2-159.3Academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses.
  22. 20-2-159.4Policies and guidelines for awarding units of high school credit based on demonstrated proficiency.
  23. 20-2-159.5Georgia Seal of Biliteracy; purpose; qualifications; insignia.
  24. 20-2-159.6Screening for dyslexia and related disorders; training and professional development; pilot program evaluating early intervention; data reporting.Repealed

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 4. FINANCING

  1. 20-2-160Determination of enrollment by institutional program; determination of funds to be appropriated.
  2. 20-2-161Quality Basic Education Formula.
  3. 20-2-161.1Enrollment in postsecondary courses; academic credit; secondary options grant account.Reserved
  4. 20-2-161.2Work based learning programs; legislative intent; participation; standards; coordination; funding.
  5. 20-2-161.3Dual Enrollment Act; purpose; dual credit courses; eligibility for participation; eligibility for secondary course credits; eligibility to meet high school graduation requirements; eligibility for award of high school diploma; funding; limitations on total hours; exceptions; eligibility for payment.
  6. 20-2-161.4Accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students; reports.
  7. 20-2-162Annual recalculation of amount of funding; midterm adjustment.
  8. 20-2-163Contract with adjoining local school system.Reserved
  9. 20-2-164Local five mill share funds.
  10. 20-2-165Equalization grants; annual calculation; allocation.
  11. 20-2-165.1Charter system earnings for each full-time equivalent student; use of funds.
  12. 20-2-166State funds; calculation; allotment; distribution.
  13. 20-2-167Funding for direct instructional, media center, and staff development costs; computerized uniform budget and accounting system; submission of local budget to state board; provision of certain information by local boards.
  14. 20-2-167.1Public meetings on proposed annual operating budget; notice; electronic copies; exception for certain nonprofits.
  15. 20-2-167.2Virtual instruction through virtual schools; no waivers.
  16. 20-2-168Distribution of federal funds; combined purchase of supplies and equipment; minimum school year; summer school programs; year-round operation.
  17. 20-2-169Receipt of federal funds for career, occupational, or technical education.
  18. 20-2-170Authority to withhold payment of bonded indebtedness from appropriation.
  19. 20-2-171Minimum direct classroom expenditures; waivers; sanctions for noncompliance; submission of budget and expenditure information; rules and regulations.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 5. PROGRAM WEIGHTS AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

  1. 20-2-180Essential educational resources as basis for base amount and program weights.
  2. 20-2-181Calculation of program weights to reflect base school size.
  3. 20-2-182Program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits; maximum class size; reporting requirements; application to specific school years.
  4. 20-2-183Program weights to reflect funds for maintenance and operation of facilities.
  5. 20-2-184Program weights to reflect funds for media specialists.
  6. 20-2-184.1Funding for additional days of instruction; programs for low-performing students; transportation costs.
  7. 20-2-185Program weights to reflect funds for salaries for assistant principals and secretaries.
  8. 20-2-186Allocation of funds for local education agencies to pay beginning salaries of superintendents, secretaries, accountants, nurses, and certain other personnel; eligibility of failing schools for funds.
  9. 20-2-187State-wide school lunch program; instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces; school food and nutrition personnel.
  10. 20-2-188Student transportation.
  11. 20-2-189Migrant student grants for schools.
  12. 20-2-190Professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives.
  13. 20-2-191Supplies for school health nurse programs.
  14. 20-2-192Qualified student advocacy specialist; grants; application.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 6. EMPLOYMENT

  1. 20-2-200Regulation of certificated professional personnel by Professional Standards Commission; rules and regulations; fees.
  2. 20-2-200.1Exemption from testing for transferring out-of-state teachers.
  3. 20-2-200.2Qualification for certain certificates for military spouses.
  4. 20-2-201Specific course requirements; in-service or continuing education; online offerings.
  5. 20-2-201.1Professional Learning Rules Task Force; composition; recommendation of professional learning rules.Repealed
  6. 20-2-202Life certificates.
  7. 20-2-203Validity period for renewable certificates.
  8. 20-2-204Paraprofessional and permitted personnel; classification of all certified or permitted personnel.
  9. 20-2-205Georgia Master Teacher Program.
  10. 20-2-206Alternative teacher certification program; creditable service.
  11. 20-2-207Online course on educator ethics.
  12. 20-2-208Dyslexia endorsement for teachers; requirements; assessments.
  13. 20-2-208.1Inclusion of identification of and interventions for dyslexia and other disorders in standards for teacher preparation programs for elementary and secondary education instruction.
  14. 20-2-209Financial literacy endorsement for educators.
  15. 20-2-209.1School safety and anti-gang endorsement for eligible certificated professional personnel.
  16. 20-2-210Annual performance evaluation; on-time graduation rate.
  17. 20-2-211Annual contract; disqualifying acts; job descriptions.
  18. 20-2-211.1Clearance certificates issued by the Professional Standards Commission relating to fingerprint and criminal background checks.
  19. 20-2-212Salary schedules.
  20. 20-2-212.1Increase in state salary of person selected as Georgia Teacher of the Year; advisory role.
  21. 20-2-212.2Salary increase for persons receiving certification from National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; state payment of program participation fee; repayment; reimbursement.
  22. 20-2-212.3Increasing teachers’ salaries in areas of shortage; criteria for determining shortage.Reserved
  23. 20-2-212.4Additional five percent increase in teacher salary based on student performance.Reserved
  24. 20-2-212.5Additional compensation for teachers in mathematics or science.
  25. 20-2-212.6Limitation on salary increase for school superintendent or administrators.
  26. 20-2-213Career ladder programs.Reserved
  27. 20-2-213.1Pay-for-performance for rewarding group activity.
  28. 20-2-214Salary schedule for principals; supplements.
  29. 20-2-214.1High Performance Principals program.
  30. 20-2-215“In loco parentis” status of aides and paraprofessionals.
  31. 20-2-216Substitute teachers.
  32. 20-2-217Professional and staff development stipends.
  33. 20-2-218Duty-free lunch period and planning period required; exemption for extenuating circumstances; funding.
  34. 20-2-219Payroll deduction services provided by local units of administration.
  35. 20-2-219.1Notice of social security withholdings and eligibility and pension or retirement plan eligibility.
  36. 20-2-220Limitations upon decreases in local salary supplements for school bus drivers and food service managers or employees.
  37. 20-2-221Furlough days to be on Monday or Friday or in conjunction with holidays.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 7. STAFF DEVELOPMENT

  1. 20-2-230Programs.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 8. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

  1. 20-2-240Powers and duties.
  2. 20-2-241State School Superintendent.
  3. 20-2-242Local school systems; local units of administration; local governing bodies.
  4. 20-2-243Withholding funds for failure to comply with this article.
  5. 20-2-244Waiver requests by a local board of education; requirements for application for waiver; period of waiver; blanket waivers.
  6. 20-2-244.1Variance or waiver requests by public school students.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 9. GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

  1. 20-2-250Projects to improve effectiveness.
  2. 20-2-251Teacher recruitment and retention program; purpose; annual evaluation of program; maximum participation.
  3. 20-2-252Electronic technology.Reserved
  4. 20-2-253Achievement grants.Reserved
  5. 20-2-254Educational research.Reserved
  6. 20-2-255Petitions for charter school status.Reserved
  7. 20-2-256Joint after-school programs for at-risk students.
  8. 20-2-257Grants for driver education courses for secondary school students.
  9. 20-2-258Funds for grant recipients; criteria for compacts between students, teachers and parents.
  10. 20-2-259Extended day program for students in grades nine through 12.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 10. CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS

  1. 20-2-260Capital outlay funds generally.
  2. 20-2-261Common minimum facility requirements.
  3. 20-2-262Low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems; criteria for eligibility.
  4. 20-2-263Grant program to incentivize adoption of digital learning; rules and regulations.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 11. REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCIES

  1. 20-2-270Establishment of state-wide network.
  2. 20-2-270.1Services provided by regional educational service agency; Georgia Learning Resources System; Psychoeducational Network.
  3. 20-2-270.2Utilization of dispute resolution services; RESA student affairs officer; assistance from chief privacy officer.
  4. 20-2-271Development of regional improvement plan; introduction of core services; instructional care teams; establishment of alternative methods of teacher certification.
  5. 20-2-272Agency board of control; membership; powers and duties; planning boards.
  6. 20-2-273Agency directors and staff.
  7. 20-2-274Uniform state-wide needs program and documented local needs program grants.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 12. EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

  1. 20-2-280Formative reading assessment; results.
  2. 20-2-281Student assessments.
  3. 20-2-281.1Petition to obtain high school diploma; notice of petition option.
  4. 20-2-281.2Administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment.
  5. 20-2-282Georgia Academic Placement and Promotion Policy.
  6. 20-2-283Criteria; specific requirements for students in grades three, five, and eight; implementation.
  7. 20-2-284Criteria for local boards of education; model placement and promotion policy.
  8. 20-2-285Timetable for implementation of policy.
  9. 20-2-285.1Provisions applicable to third-grade criterion referenced reading assessment students.Repealed
  10. 20-2-286Innovative assessment pilot program; procedure; reporting.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 13. ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOLS AND SYSTEMS

  1. 20-2-290Organization of schools; employment of school administrative managers.
  2. 20-2-291Financing construction of facilities for voluntary consolidation.
  3. 20-2-292Sparsity grants.
  4. 20-2-293Student attending school in system other than system of student’s residence.
  5. 20-2-294Permanent classrooms; student commuting distance; reassignment; cost of transportation.
  6. 20-2-295Military student transfers.
  7. 20-2-296Continued enrollment in public school under certain circumstances.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 14. OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

  1. 20-2-300Implementation and funding authorized.
  2. 20-2-301Coordinating Committee for Exceptional Individuals.Reserved
  3. 20-2-302Funds for operation of schools for deaf and blind persons.
  4. 20-2-303Educational television.Reserved
  5. 20-2-304Environmental education, recycling, and composting awareness.
  6. 20-2-305County and regional libraries.
  7. 20-2-306Honors program; residential high school program.
  8. 20-2-307Youth camps; food-processing and young farmers programs.
  9. 20-2-308(no catchline printed)Reserved
  10. 20-2-309(no catchline printed)Reserved
  11. 20-2-310Student directory information; registering to vote and with Selective Service System; Pledge of Allegiance.
  12. 20-2-311State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education.Reserved
  13. 20-2-312State program for middle school children during nonschool hours; goals; annual review.Reserved
  14. 20-2-313J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program.
  15. 20-2-314Development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention programs.
  16. 20-2-315Sexual discrimination in sports; designations of teams; equal opportunity for all sexes; facilities; accommodations; violations.
  17. 20-2-316Involvement of athletic association in high school athletics.
  18. 20-2-316.1Eligibility conditions of high school athletic associations.
  19. 20-2-316.2Financial reporting by athletic associations.
  20. 20-2-316.3Prohibition of religious expression of student athletes by athletic association.
  21. 20-2-317Inappropriate means of encouraging and rewarding student athletes; penalty; notice to students.
  22. 20-2-318Intercollegiate athletics; remedies for improper activities.
  23. 20-2-319Prayers prior to athletic event held on the campus of a private school not to be prohibited.
  24. 20-2-319.1Georgia Virtual School.
  25. 20-2-319.2School interscholastic extracurricular athletic policy providing for the use of a single, comprehensive, preparticipation physical examination form.
  26. 20-2-319.3Online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses.
  27. 20-2-319.4Virtual instruction programs; notice of opportunities; mechanisms for compliance; curriculum plan.
  28. 20-2-319.5Enrolling home study and private school students in college and career courses.
  29. 20-2-319.6Home study student participation in resident school system extracurricular and interscholastic activities; short title; definitions; requirements for participation; impact of student withdrawal; reporting requirements.
  30. 20-2-319.7Instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

  1. 20-2-320State-wide comprehensive educational information system; identification of data to implement Quality Basic Education Program.
  2. 20-2-321Expense record requirements.
  3. 20-2-322Unfunded programs and activities.
  4. 20-2-322.1Environmental Education Council.Repealed
  5. 20-2-323Recess for students in kindergarten through grade five; unstructured break time for students in kindergarten through grade eight.
  6. 20-2-324Internet acceptable-use policies required in all public schools; minimum policy requirements; policy enforcement; technology protection measures required; policy compliance review, approval, and enforcement by State Board of Education; waivers prohibited.
  7. 20-2-324.1Concussion management and return to play policies for youth athletes.
  8. 20-2-324.2Video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services; requirements; evaluations; funding.
  9. 20-2-324.3Unique identifiers for military students.
  10. 20-2-324.4Toll free number for reporting child abuse or neglect; posting at schools; regulation; no liability.
  11. 20-2-324.5Education 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.
  12. 20-2-324.6Complaint resolution policy for materials “harmful to minors.”
  13. 20-2-324.7Social media policies required in all public schools; minimum policy requirements; policy enforcement; policy compliance review and investigation by Department of Education; corrective action by State Board of Education for noncompliance.
  14. 20-2-324.8Use of personal electronic devices during school day by students.
  15. 20-2-324.9Availability of standardized testing to home study students.

Article 6. QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION · Part 16. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

  1. 20-2-325Short title.
  2. 20-2-326Definitions.
  3. 20-2-327Recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses; counseling and development of individual college and career plans.
  4. 20-2-327.1Industry credentialing for career, technical, and agricultural education programs; reporting.
  5. 20-2-328Competitive grant program.Reserved
  6. 20-2-329Regulatory authority.
  7. 20-2-329.1Rules and regulations.Repealed

Article 7. ADDITIONAL STATE AID

  1. 20-2-330 to 20-2-333(no catchline printed)Reserved
  2. 20-2-334Computation of effect of grants to be shown on tax bill.

Article 8. CONSOLIDATION OF INDEPENDENT AND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS

  1. 20-2-370Referendum on repeal of special school law and consolidation of systems.
  2. 20-2-371Proceedings when vote favors repeal and consolidation.
  3. 20-2-372Effect of repeal and consolidation.
  4. 20-2-373Applicability of article.

Article 9. LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCES · Part 1. BORROWING FOR OPERATING EXPENSES

  1. 20-2-390Power of county boards.
  2. 20-2-391Loan resolution.
  3. 20-2-392Duration of loan; repayment.
  4. 20-2-393Interest.
  5. 20-2-394Information in reports to grand juries.Reserved
  6. 20-2-395Notes for money borrowed.
  7. 20-2-396Use of borrowed money.

Article 9. LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCES · Part 2. RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS

  1. 20-2-410Liability for and distribution of funds.
  2. 20-2-411School fund kept separate; use of funds; separation of school taxes; investments.

Article 9. LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCES · Part 3. BOND ISSUES

  1. 20-2-430Issuance and retirement of county schoolhouse bonds.
  2. 20-2-431Division of county into schoolhouse districts; issuance and retirement of district bonds.
  3. 20-2-432Joint county-city high schools — Power to contract for building and maintenance.
  4. 20-2-433Joint county-city high school contracts for building and maintenance — Approval and confirmation.
  5. 20-2-434Joint county-city high school contracts for building and maintenance — Issuance of bonds; elections.
  6. 20-2-435Joint county-city high school contracts for building and maintenance — County and city tax levies to pay bonds and maintenance costs.
  7. 20-2-436Provisions of Code Sections 20-2-432 through 20-2-435 cumulative.
  8. 20-2-437Local and consolidated school district trustees’ powers and duties as to buildings and equipment transferred to county boards.
  9. 20-2-438Local and consolidated school district bonds — Transfer to county board; disbursing funds to bondholders; recommending tax levy.
  10. 20-2-450Subpart to govern refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds.
  11. 20-2-451Electoral approval required for refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds.
  12. 20-2-452Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Calling of election by county board.
  13. 20-2-453Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Contents of election notice.
  14. 20-2-454Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Eligible voters; conduct of election; declaration of result.
  15. 20-2-455Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Referendum to call election.
  16. 20-2-456Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Vote required; declaration of favorable result; issuance of refunding bonds.
  17. 20-2-457District bonds — Tax levy to provide sinking fund to retire bonds.
  18. 20-2-458Local or consolidated school district bonds — Sale or exchange.
  19. 20-2-459Independent school district bonds — Sale or exchange.
  20. 20-2-460District bonds — Sinking fund for holders failing or refusing to sell or exchange outstanding bonds.
  21. 20-2-461Elections to approve refunding, retiring, or refinancing outstanding district bonds — Limit of one per year.
  22. 20-2-462County-wide bonds — Powers of counties as to refunding, refinancing, or retiring.
  23. 20-2-463County-wide bonds — Petition to call election; call of election; county board to determine terms.
  24. 20-2-464County-wide bond elections — Notice.
  25. 20-2-465County-wide bond elections — Eligible voters; conduct of election; declaration of result.
  26. 20-2-466County-wide bonds — Vote required to approve; issuance, sale, or exchange.
  27. 20-2-467County-wide bonds — Handling and use of proceeds.
  28. 20-2-468County-wide bonds — Tax levy to provide sinking fund to retire bonds.
  29. 20-2-469County-wide bonds — Paying off outstanding bonds; sinking fund for holders failing or refusing to sell, exchange, or surrender outstanding bonds.
  30. 20-2-470Validation of bonds.
  31. 20-2-471Exchange or sale of bonds; use of proceeds.
  32. 20-2-472Establishment of sinking fund for unsurrendered bonds.
  33. 20-2-473Limitations on issue and use of bonds and proceeds.
  34. 20-2-474Powers and duties of officials as to bonds, taxes, and sinking funds.
  35. 20-2-475Interest on bonds.
  36. 20-2-476When subpart applicable to independent school districts.
  37. 20-2-477Construction of subpart against impairment of outstanding bonds.
  38. 20-2-480Notification of proposed issuance of bonded indebtedness; authorization to withhold appropriations to pay indebtedness.

Article 9. LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCES · Part 4. TAXATION

  1. 20-2-490Municipalities authorized to levy school taxes.
  2. 20-2-491Performance audit on capital outlay projects funded by sales tax.

Article 10. CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  1. 20-2-500Contracts 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 preferences.
  2. 20-2-501 to 20-2-503(no catchline printed)Reserved
  3. 20-2-504Authority to contract for pupil transportation.
  4. 20-2-505Member prohibited from selling school supplies or equipment to county board; penalty.
  5. 20-2-505.1Board transacting business with bank or similar institution in which member has interest.
  6. 20-2-506Authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts.

Article 11. PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES · Part 1. POWERS OF LOCAL BOARDS

  1. 20-2-520Acquiring and disposing of school sites; building, repairing, renting, and furnishing schoolhouses.
  2. 20-2-521Power of condemnation.
  3. 20-2-522Condemnation procedure.

Article 11. PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES · Part 2. EXEMPTION FROM LEVY AND SALE

  1. 20-2-540Exemption of school property from levy and sale.

Article 11. PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES · Part 3. GEORGIA EDUCATION AUTHORITY (SCHOOLS)

  1. 20-2-550 to 20-2-582Short title.Reserved
  2. 20-2-551Definitions; when project deemed self-liquidating.Reserved
  3. 20-2-552Creation; members, officers, and staff; quorum; procedural rules and regulations; assignment to Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.Reserved
  4. 20-2-553Powers of authority.Reserved
  5. 20-2-554Functions and powers of Vocational Trade School Building Authority and School Building Authority for the Deaf and Blind transferred to authority.Reserved
  6. 20-2-555Authority to issue revenue bonds; terms.Reserved
  7. 20-2-556Form of bonds; denominations; place of payment; registration.Reserved
  8. 20-2-557Signing, sealing, and attesting bonds.Reserved
  9. 20-2-558Bonds negotiable.Reserved
  10. 20-2-559Manner of sale and price of bonds.Reserved
  11. 20-2-560Use of bond proceeds; additional bonds.Reserved
  12. 20-2-561Issuance of interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds.Reserved
  13. 20-2-562Replacement of mutilated, destroyed, or lost bonds.Reserved
  14. 20-2-563Compliance with part sufficient for issuance of bonds; single issue for one or more projects; adoption of bond resolution.Reserved
  15. 20-2-564Bonds not state debt; use of appropriations and other funds for leases from authority; collection of rentals; assignment of payments.Reserved
  16. 20-2-565Trust indentures to secure bonds; contents of indentures or bond resolutions; expenses of carrying out indentures.Reserved
  17. 20-2-566Trustee for bond proceeds.Reserved
  18. 20-2-567Sinking fund.Reserved
  19. 20-2-568Remedies of bondholders, receivers, or indenture trustees.Reserved
  20. 20-2-569Refunding bonds.Reserved
  21. 20-2-570Bonds legal investments; depositing bonds.Reserved
  22. 20-2-571Tax exemption of authority’s property, activities, charges, and bonds.Reserved
  23. 20-2-572Procedure for validating bonds.Reserved
  24. 20-2-573Venue and jurisdiction of actions to enforce rights or validate bonds.Reserved
  25. 20-2-574Interests of bondholders protected.Reserved
  26. 20-2-575Acceptance of grants and contributions from federal and other sources.Reserved
  27. 20-2-576Moneys received deemed trust funds.Reserved
  28. 20-2-577Fixing rentals, installment payments, and charges for use of projects.Reserved
  29. 20-2-578Authority of state and other boards of education to bargain, sell, transfer, convey, rent, and lease property to authority.Reserved
  30. 20-2-579Rules and regulations for operation of projects.Reserved
  31. 20-2-580Power to issue revenue bonds not affected.Reserved
  32. 20-2-581Part supplemental and additional to other laws.Reserved
  33. 20-2-582Part to be liberally construed.Reserved

Article 11. PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES · Part 4. EMERGENCY SERVICES

  1. 20-2-590Short title.
  2. 20-2-591Mobile panic alert system.

Article 12. LEASING PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE PURPOSES

  1. 20-2-600Leases of 50 years or less authorized.
  2. 20-2-601Article applicable to all public school systems.

Article 13. SUSPENDING AND REOPENING LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS

  1. 20-2-620 to 20-2-627(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 14. EDUCATION GRANTS

  1. 20-2-640 to 20-2-650(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 15. STUDENT DATA PRIVACY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY

  1. 20-2-660Short title.
  2. 20-2-661Legislative intent and findings.
  3. 20-2-662Definitions.
  4. 20-2-663Designation and role of chief privacy officer.
  5. 20-2-664Role of department.
  6. 20-2-665Prohibition on the reporting and collection of certain data.
  7. 20-2-666Activities by operators; limitations.
  8. 20-2-667Parental and student review of education record; model policies.
  9. 20-2-668Rules and regulations.

Article 16. STUDENTS · Part 1. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

  1. 20-2-670Disclosures and information required for permanent enrollment in a grade higher than third; provisional enrollment; transfer of education records.
  2. 20-2-671Disclosure of prior crimes or disciplinary actions.
  3. 20-2-690Educational entities; requirements for private schools and home study programs; learning pod protection.
  4. 20-2-690.1Compulsory education for children between ages six and 16; voluntary withdrawal.
  5. 20-2-690.2Student attendance and school climate committee; membership; duties; reporting.
  6. 20-2-690.3Chronically absent students; attendance review teams.
  7. 20-2-691Minimum annual attendance required; child completing high school exempt.
  8. 20-2-692General Assembly pages granted excused absences.
  9. 20-2-692.1Excused absences relative to the armed forces.
  10. 20-2-692.2Foster care student attending court proceedings related to that student’s foster care to be credited as present at school.
  11. 20-2-692.3Participation in 4-H activities; attendance credit.
  12. 20-2-692.4Attendance credit for military obligations of students.
  13. 20-2-693Exemptions.
  14. 20-2-694Administration and enforcement of subpart.
  15. 20-2-695Employing attendance officers in addition to visiting teachers; authority and duties.
  16. 20-2-696Duties of visiting teachers and attendance officers.
  17. 20-2-697Cooperation of principals and teachers in public schools with visiting teachers and attendance officers; attendance reports and records kept by public schools; letter indicating enrollment.
  18. 20-2-698Peace officers may take temporary custody of truant children away from home.
  19. 20-2-699Disposition of children taken into custody.
  20. 20-2-700Reports by peace officers to school authorities and parent or guardian; timing; exception.
  21. 20-2-701Responsibility for reporting truants to juvenile or other courts.
  22. 20-2-705Parental consent for participation in school clubs and organizations.
  23. 20-2-720Inspection of students’ records by parents or legal custodians.

Article 16. STUDENTS · Part 2. DISCIPLINE

  1. 20-2-730Policies and regulations on use of corporal punishment.
  2. 20-2-731When and how corporal punishment may be administered.
  3. 20-2-732When principal or teacher not liable for administering corporal punishment.
  4. 20-2-735Adoption of policies by local boards to improve student learning environment.
  5. 20-2-736Student codes of conduct; distribution; disciplinary action for violations; parental involvement.
  6. 20-2-737Reports by teacher of violations of student code of conduct; notification to parents of support services or disciplinary action.
  7. 20-2-738Authority of teacher over classroom; procedures following removal of student from classroom; placement review committees.
  8. 20-2-739Conflict management and resolution; cultural diversity training programs.
  9. 20-2-740Annual report by local boards of education regarding disciplinary and placement actions; annual study by Department of Education.
  10. 20-2-741Positive behavorial interventions and supports and response to intervention.
  11. 20-2-742Multi-tiered system of supports prior to suspension or expulsion for certain students.
  12. 20-2-750Short title.
  13. 20-2-751Definitions.
  14. 20-2-751.1Expulsion and disciplinary policy for students bringing weapons to school.
  15. 20-2-751.2Students subject to disciplinary orders of other school systems.
  16. 20-2-751.3Student code of conduct; policy towards disruptive students.Reserved
  17. 20-2-751.4Bullying and cyberbullying.
  18. 20-2-751.5Student Code of conduct; safety rules on school buses; distribution.
  19. 20-2-751.6Disciplinary policy for students committing acts of physical violence against teacher, school bus driver, or other school official or employee.
  20. 20-2-751.7State mandated process for students to follow in reporting instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by teacher or other school personnel; notice of process; training; investigations.
  21. 20-2-752Establishment of disciplinary hearing officers, panels, or tribunals for imposition of suspension or expulsion; rules and regulations; appeals.
  22. 20-2-753Disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal to hold disciplinary hearing following allegation of assault and battery or recommended suspension or expulsion exceeding 10 days.
  23. 20-2-754Procedures to be followed by disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal; review.
  24. 20-2-755Authorization of disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal to determine disciplinary action.
  25. 20-2-756Reports to law enforcement officials.
  26. 20-2-757Applicability of public inspection and open meeting laws.
  27. 20-2-758Legal actions not prohibited, restricted, or limited by disciplinary hearing; rights to appeal from decision of school board.
  28. 20-2-759Minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels.
  29. 20-2-764Definitions.
  30. 20-2-765Notification of parent or guardian of chronic disciplinary problem student; observance of child by parent or guardian; attendance of conference with principal or teacher or both.
  31. 20-2-766Students returning from expulsion or suspension; notice to parents; conference with principal or teacher to devise disciplinary and behavioral correction plan.
  32. 20-2-766.1Proceeding against parents for failure to cooperate in educational programs; penalty.
  33. 20-2-767Definitions.
  34. 20-2-768Expulsion or suspension of students for felonies; alternative educational system; policy.

Article 16. STUDENTS · Part 3. HEALTH

  1. 20-2-770Rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students.
  2. 20-2-771Immunization of students.
  3. 20-2-771.1Provision of information on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes along with other health information.
  4. 20-2-771.2School health nurse programs.
  5. 20-2-772Rules and regulations for screening of students for scoliosis.
  6. 20-2-773Restrictions on student health services; utilization of state funds.
  7. 20-2-774Self-administration of asthma medication.
  8. 20-2-775Automated external defibrillator required in high schools; requirements; funding.
  9. 20-2-776Student retention and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine; liability of school system.
  10. 20-2-776.1Administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by school personnel.
  11. 20-2-776.2Stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine; requirements; limited liability.
  12. 20-2-776.3Stock supply of levalbuterol sulfate; requirements; limited liability.
  13. 20-2-776.4Administration of levalbuterol sulfate by school personnel.
  14. 20-2-776.5Opioid antagonists; possession; administration; obligations; immunity from civil liability.
  15. 20-2-777Annual fitness assessment program; reporting and compliance.
  16. 20-2-778Required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their respective vaccines.
  17. 20-2-779Care of students with diabetes; training; diabetes medical management plan; liability; application to private schools.
  18. 20-2-779.1Training in youth violence and suicide awareness and prevention.
  19. 20-2-779.2Enforcement of face mask wearing requirement prohibited.
  20. 20-2-779.3Seizure action plan; form; liability.
  21. 20-2-779.4Water safety education; notifications to parents and guardians; exclusions.

Article 16. STUDENTS · Part 4. REMOVAL OF CHILD FROM SCHOOL TO GAIN CUSTODY

  1. 20-2-780Change of custody of minor child by removing child from premises of private or public school prohibited.

Article 16. STUDENTS · Part 5. REVIEW OF REMOVAL

  1. 20-2-785Referral of certain withdrawals for investigation; release of education records.
  2. 20-2-786Parents’ Bill of Rights.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 1. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

  1. 20-2-790 to 20-2-800(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 2. TEACHERS’ LOCAL LICENSES

  1. 20-2-810School systems exempt from part.Reserved
  2. 20-2-811Forging, altering, or counterfeiting teacher’s local certificate or license.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 3. PAYMENT OF SALARIES

  1. 20-2-830Power to issue warrants in anticipation of revenue.
  2. 20-2-831Sale of warrants at discount.
  3. 20-2-832Governor’s power to use allocated funds to pay teachers; borrowing to replace funds.
  4. 20-2-833Additional payments to supervisors of student teachers.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 4. SICK, PERSONAL, AND MATERNITY LEAVE

  1. 20-2-850Sick leave for teachers and other personnel; accumulation of sick and personal leave; regaining forfeited leave; local policies; cost of employing substitute.
  2. 20-2-851Use of accumulated sick leave for personal or professional reasons.
  3. 20-2-852Maternity leave.
  4. 20-2-852.1Paternity or maternity time off for adoptive parents.
  5. 20-2-853Accumulation of and payment for additional days of unused sick leave.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 5. JURY LEAVE FOR TEACHERS

  1. 20-2-870Right 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.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 6. HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS

  1. 20-2-874Definitions.
  2. 20-2-875Creation of fund; transfer of funds; use of funds.
  3. 20-2-876Responsibilities and procedures for operation of fund.
  4. 20-2-877Technical advice from actuary; valuations.
  5. 20-2-878Commissioner authority; investment powers; prohibition of personal interest.
  6. 20-2-879Minimum annual required contributions; employer obligations.
  7. 20-2-880Definitions.
  8. 20-2-881Board to establish plans; rules and regulations; extent of coverage; recommendations to General Assembly for schedule of maximum fees for hospitals and practitioners.
  9. 20-2-882Exclusions from coverage.
  10. 20-2-883Design of plan; controls on unnecessary use of services.
  11. 20-2-884Contracts for benefits or self-insurance authorized; reinsurance; certificates of coverage.
  12. 20-2-885Coverage for retiring school teachers and their dependents.
  13. 20-2-886Coverage for dependents — Right to coverage; agreement to pay contributions.
  14. 20-2-887Coverage for dependents — Where both husband and wife are eligible to be insured.
  15. 20-2-888Coverage for certain surviving spouses and teachers not entitled to retirement benefits.
  16. 20-2-889Coverage for personnel other than teachers.
  17. 20-2-890Claims; payment of benefits; time for presentation of drafts.
  18. 20-2-891Health insurance fund for public school teachers.
  19. 20-2-892Contributions by employees, state, and local employers; withholding or deducting employees’ contributions.
  20. 20-2-893Providing for funds required annually for costs of employer contributions and administration of health insurance for retirees.
  21. 20-2-894Employer and employee commencement dates; coverage of new employees; rejection of coverage.
  22. 20-2-895Contracts with local employers as to coverage; duties of local employers.
  23. 20-2-896Administrative discharge of certain debts.
  24. 20-2-897Confidentiality of claim forms and records.
  25. 20-2-898Deposit of contributions into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund.
  26. 20-2-910Definitions.
  27. 20-2-911Board to establish plan; rules and regulations; extent of coverage; recommendations to General Assembly for schedule of maximum fees for hospitals and practitioners.
  28. 20-2-912Exclusions from coverage.
  29. 20-2-913Design of plan; controls on unnecessary use of services.
  30. 20-2-914Contracts for benefits or self-insurance authorized; reinsurance; certificates of coverage.
  31. 20-2-915Coverage for retiring and retired public school and certain community college employees and dependents; subordination to federal program.
  32. 20-2-915.1Coverage for employees with eight or more years of creditable service; premiums.
  33. 20-2-915.2Coverage of dependents after death of employee.
  34. 20-2-916Coverage for dependents; agreement to pay contributions.
  35. 20-2-917Payment of benefits.
  36. 20-2-918Health insurance fund for public school employees.
  37. 20-2-919Investment of health insurance fund.
  38. 20-2-920Withholding or deducting employees’ contributions; state contributions; enrollment of employees of school system not participating in the plan.
  39. 20-2-921Providing for funds required annually for employer contributions.
  40. 20-2-922Employer and employee commencement dates; option to reject or elect coverage.
  41. 20-2-923Option of local boards as to coverage.
  42. 20-2-924Administrative discharge of certain debts.
  43. 20-2-925Confidentiality of claim forms and records.
  44. 20-2-926Deposit of contributions into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 6A. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

  1. 20-2-930Professional liability insurance coverage for teachers and other school personnel.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 7. TERMINATION, SUSPENSION, NONRENEWAL, DEMOTION, OR REPRIMAND

  1. 20-2-940Grounds and procedure for terminating or suspending contract of employment.
  2. 20-2-941Notice of nonrenewal of contract of employment for ensuing year.Reserved
  3. 20-2-942Procedure for nonrenewal; professional certificated personnel; rights of school administrators; tenure.
  4. 20-2-943Powers of local boards of education under this part.
  5. 20-2-944Letters of reprimand.
  6. 20-2-945Rules and regulations.
  7. 20-2-946Boards of education subject to this part.
  8. 20-2-947Part does not authorize contracts of employment.
  9. 20-2-948Reduction in force policies.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 8. BONDS AND ACCOUNTS OF PRINCIPALS

  1. 20-2-960Bonds required; conditions; payment of premiums; applicability of Chapter 4 of Title 45.Reserved
  2. 20-2-961Preparation and distribution of forms or books for principals’ accounts.
  3. 20-2-962Quarterly reports by principals; audits by local boards.
  4. 20-2-963Certain public school systems excluded from part.Repealed

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 9. PROVIDING UNIFORMS

  1. 20-2-980Expenditures for uniforms for maintenance, food service, or custodial personnel.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 10. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

  1. 20-2-981Short title.
  2. 20-2-982Purpose.
  3. 20-2-982.1Definitions.
  4. 20-2-983Professional Standards Commission — Creation; composition; terms, qualifications, appointment, and removal of members; filling of vacancies.
  5. 20-2-984Professional 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.
  6. 20-2-984.1Professional Standards Commission — Adoption of standards of performance and a code of ethics.
  7. 20-2-984.2Professional Standards Commission — Reports of criminal offenses to local boards of education; requests by local boards for investigation; immunity.
  8. 20-2-984.3Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary investigations of violations; requirement for automatic investigation; investigation of sexual offenses.
  9. 20-2-984.4Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary investigations; powers of investigator; limitations; notice; change of address; withdrawal of application.
  10. 20-2-984.5Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary investigations; disciplinary actions; hearings; consultative services.
  11. 20-2-985Professional Standards Commission — Selection of chairman; calling of meetings; quorum; minutes; annual report.
  12. 20-2-986Professional 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.
  13. 20-2-987Professional Standards Commission — Executive secretary; employees’ membership in state retirement systems; transfer of property and employees to commission; commission substitute for Department of Education.
  14. 20-2-988Duties and authority of commission.
  15. 20-2-989Appropriation of operating funds.
  16. 20-2-989.1Classifications for certificated personnel; functions of state board transferred to commission.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 11. COMPLAINTS POLICY

  1. 20-2-989.5Legislative intent; adoption of complaints policy.
  2. 20-2-989.6Definitions.
  3. 20-2-989.7Matters not subject to complaint; appeal process for certain educators.
  4. 20-2-989.8Establishment and contents of complaint policy.
  5. 20-2-989.9Supplemental rules and policies authorized.
  6. 20-2-989.10Collective bargaining not permitted or fostered.
  7. 20-2-989.11Appeals to State Board of Education.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 12. GRADE INTEGRITY

  1. 20-2-989.20No teacher to be required or coerced into changing student grades; ethical violation; change of grade by person other than classroom teacher.

Article 17. TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL · Part 13. SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATORS

  1. 20-2-989.30Short title.
  2. 20-2-989.31Definitions.
  3. 20-2-989.32Purpose; funding.
  4. 20-2-989.33Board and Department duties; policies, rules, and regulations; certifications.

Article 18. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

  1. 20-2-990Legislative findings.
  2. 20-2-991Liability insurance for performance of duties authorized; actions against insurers.
  3. 20-2-991.1Including nonprofit organizations, their members, and school volunteers in policies and indemnity contracts.
  4. 20-2-992Immunity not waived.
  5. 20-2-993Defense of actions against officials and employees.
  6. 20-2-994Payment of amount of deductible under liability policies.

Article 18A. LIABILITY OF EDUCATORS FOR DISCIPLINING STUDENTS

  1. 20-2-1000Limitation on civil damages for disciplining student; frivolous or nonmeritorious actions; legal counsel for the educator.
  2. 20-2-1001Limited immunity from criminal liability.

Article 19. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND CONTENT

  1. 20-2-1010Instructional materials and content.
  2. 20-2-1011Selecting, acquiring, and purchasing instructional materials and content; exclusion of partisan or sectarian material.
  3. 20-2-1012Committee recommendations on instructional materials and content; additions to approved lists.
  4. 20-2-1013Free instructional materials and content; care and protection of instructional materials, library books, and media materials; reimbursement by pupils or parents.
  5. 20-2-1014Purchases to be at lowest price offered other schools.
  6. 20-2-1015Instructional materials and content in digital or electronic format; funding.
  7. 20-2-1016Exceptions.
  8. 20-2-1017Review process for locally approved instructional materials and content; public review; application.

Article 19A. AMERICAN HISTORY RECOGNITION AND SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENTS

  1. 20-2-1020Establishment of Celebrate Freedom Week; purpose.
  2. 20-2-1021Display of historically significant documents.
  3. 20-2-1022Online instructional resources relating to American history for educators.

Article 20. EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1990

  1. 20-2-1030 to 20-3-1033(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 21. BRIEF PERIOD OF QUIET REFLECTION

  1. 20-2-1050Brief period of quiet reflection authorized; nature of period.
  2. 20-2-1051Participation not to be regulated or required.

Article 22. SCHOOL BUSES · Part 1. POWERS OF STATE AND LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICIALS

  1. 20-2-1070Powers of State Board of Education as to bus drivers’ salaries, federal and other transportation aid, and standards for vehicles and drivers.
  2. 20-2-1071Transportation contracts.
  3. 20-2-1072Financial interest in transportation facilities or sale of school buses, school bus equipment, or school bus supplies of state and local school authorities prohibited.
  4. 20-2-1073Transportation forbidden if certified detrimental to student’s health; penalty.
  5. 20-2-1074Transportation for elderly, persons with disabilities, and 4-H activities.
  6. 20-2-1075Use of county and independent school buses for students participating in recreational or educational activities.
  7. 20-2-1076Alternative vehicles for school buses; limitations on use; requirements; insurance.

Article 22. SCHOOL BUSES · Part 2. INSURANCE

  1. 20-2-1090Accident insurance for children on school buses.
  2. 20-2-1091Payment of insurance premiums by school board or other bus owner.
  3. 20-2-1092Insurance coverage for general public; waiver of school board’s immunity.
  4. 20-2-1093Mutual insurance policies to be nonassessable.
  5. 20-2-1094School boards to keep insurance policies.

Article 22. SCHOOL BUSES · Part 3. SICK LEAVE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

  1. 20-2-1110Right of school bus driver to sick leave with pay; accumulation of unused sick leave.
  2. 20-2-1111Use of accumulated sick leave for personal reasons.
  3. 20-2-1112Driver on sick leave need not pay for substitute.
  4. 20-2-1113Determining pay for substitute drivers.

Article 22. SCHOOL BUSES · Part 4. RANDOM DRUG TESTING FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

  1. 20-2-1120Definition.
  2. 20-2-1121School bus drivers subject to random drug and alcohol testing; procedures; costs; rules and regulations.
  3. 20-2-1122Penalties for violation or refusal to submit to test.

Article 22. SCHOOL BUSES · Part 5. SCHOOL BUSES

  1. 20-2-1125Annual mandatory training of school bus drivers; initial certification of drivers.
  2. 20-2-1126Written policies and procedures for operation of school buses; receipt of code of conduct by students; acknowledgement by parent or guardian.
  3. 20-2-1127Data base of names and licenses of school bus operators; suspension or revocation of license.
  4. 20-2-1128Establishing routes for school buses.

Article 23. TRAFFIC SAFETY

  1. 20-2-1130Duties of law enforcement and school officials as to traffic safety around schools.
  2. 20-2-1131Direction of traffic by designated personnel.

Article 24. ELIMINATION OF ADULT ILLITERACY

  1. 20-2-1140 to 20-2-1141(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 25. SCHOOL LAW TRIBUNALS; APPEALS

  1. 20-2-1160Local boards to be tribunals to determine school law controversies; appeals; special provisions for disabled children.

Article 26. OBTAINING SCHOOL MEALS BY FALSE INFORMATION

  1. 20-2-1170Providing false information to obtain free school meals for child; notice on forms; penalty.

Article 27. LOITERING AT OR DISRUPTING SCHOOLS

  1. 20-2-1180Loitering in or on a school safety zone; penalty; required check in of visitors; posting signs of required check in.
  2. 20-2-1181Disrupting operation of public school, school bus, or school bus stop; penalty; progressive discipline.
  3. 20-2-1181.1Terroristic threat or acts against a school; penalty.
  4. 20-2-1182Persons other than students who insult or abuse school teachers in presence of pupils may be ordered to leave school premises.
  5. 20-2-1183Written agreement for law enforcement officers in schools; model language.
  6. 20-2-1184Reporting of students committing prohibited acts.
  7. 20-2-1185School safety plans; drills.
  8. 20-2-1185.1Behavioral threat assessment management plans.
  9. 20-2-1186Emergency alert response system for schools.

Article 28. SICK LEAVE FOR FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL

  1. 20-2-1190Allotment of state funds for sick leave.
  2. 20-2-1191Requirements for sick-leave programs.
  3. 20-2-1192Appropriations.

Article 29. INTERLOCAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

  1. 20-2-2001Definitions.
  2. 20-2-2002Establishment; membership.
  3. 20-2-2003Board of trustees.
  4. 20-2-2004Agency is not an insurer.
  5. 20-2-2005Certificate of authority.
  6. 20-2-2006Issuance, renewal, or revocation of certificate.
  7. 20-2-2007Minimum surplus required.
  8. 20-2-2008Investments.
  9. 20-2-2009Joint and several liability of fund members.
  10. 20-2-2010Administrator.
  11. 20-2-2011Bond, liability insurance, and claim office of administrator.
  12. 20-2-2012Grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew certificate; hearing; voluntary dissolution of fund.
  13. 20-2-2013Tax exemption.
  14. 20-2-2014Examination of funds by Commissioner.
  15. 20-2-2015Fund insufficient to discharge obligations; liquidation.
  16. 20-2-2016Rules and regulations.
  17. 20-2-2017Remedies of aggrieved parties.
  18. 20-2-2018Excess loss funding program; condition for certificate of authority.
  19. 20-2-2019Annual audit.
  20. 20-2-2020Sovereign immunity not waived.

Article 30. “MULTIRACIAL” CLASSIFICATION

  1. 20-2-2040“Multiracial” defined.
  2. 20-2-2041“Multiracial” classification required on forms.

Article 31. CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT OF 1998

  1. 20-2-2060Short title.
  2. 20-2-2061Legislative intent.
  3. 20-2-2062Definitions.
  4. 20-2-2063Charter petitions.
  5. 20-2-2063.1Charter Advisory Committee established; members; duties.
  6. 20-2-2063.2Charter systems.
  7. 20-2-2063.3Code of principles and standards for charter school authorizers.
  8. 20-2-2064Approval or denial of petition.
  9. 20-2-2064.1Review of charter by state board; charters for state chartered special schools.
  10. 20-2-2064.2Promotion of approval of new local charter school petitions; incentive grants.
  11. 20-2-2065Waiver of provisions of this title; requirements for operating; control and management.
  12. 20-2-2066Admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students.
  13. 20-2-2067Reprisals by local boards or school system employees prohibited.
  14. 20-2-2067.1Amendment of terms of charter for charter school; initial term of charter; annual report.
  15. 20-2-2068Termination of a charter.
  16. 20-2-2068.1Charter school funding.
  17. 20-2-2068.2Facilities grants for charter schools; purposes for which grants may be used; upkeep of charter school property; availability of unused facilities.
  18. 20-2-2069Office of Charter School Compliance; Office of District Flexibility.
  19. 20-2-2070Annual report to General Assembly.
  20. 20-2-2071Validity of charters in effect on July 1, 1998.
  21. 20-2-2072Training for governing board members.
  22. 20-2-2073Charter schools financial management certification program.
  23. 20-2-2074Simultaneous service of certain officers prohibited.
  24. 20-2-2075Grant program for replicating high-performing charter schools.
  25. 20-2-2076Annual report on state chartered special schools that offer virtual instruction; requirements; publication on website.Repealed
  26. 20-2-2077Enforcement of face mask wearing requirement prohibited in charter schools.

Article 31A. STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS

  1. 20-2-2080Legislative findings and intent.
  2. 20-2-2081Definitions.
  3. 20-2-2082State Charter Schools Commission; members; operations.
  4. 20-2-2083Powers and duties of commission.
  5. 20-2-2084Petition for charter schools; requirements of school; governing board membership; annual training; simultaneous service prohibited.
  6. 20-2-2084.1Education of incarcerated children and youth.
  7. 20-2-2085Petitions by existing charter schools.
  8. 20-2-2086Information to parents.
  9. 20-2-2087Annual report of chairperson.
  10. 20-2-2088Debts of non-renewed or terminated charter schools.
  11. 20-2-2088.1Ownership and maintenance of state charter school records.
  12. 20-2-2089Funding for state charter schools.
  13. 20-2-2090Collaborative efforts on matters related to authorization of state charter schools; administration.
  14. 20-2-2091Rules and regulations for implementation of article.
  15. 20-2-2092Authority to incorporate nonprofit corporation as public foundation; requirements; annual report.
  16. 20-2-2093Annual report on state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; minimum requirements; publication on website.Repealed
  17. 20-2-2094Enforcement of face mask wearing requirement prohibited in charter schools

Article 31B. CHARTER SCHOOL CAPITAL FINANCE

  1. 20-2-2095Short title.
  2. 20-2-2095.1Definitions.
  3. 20-2-2095.2Grant program for qualified charter school contributions.
  4. 20-2-2095.3Date certain for matching funds.
  5. 20-2-2095.4Adoption of guidelines and standards for construction of charter schools; reporting.
  6. 20-2-2095.5Promulgation of rules and regulations.

Article 31C. COMPLETION SPECIAL SCHOOLS

  1. 20-2-2096Short title.
  2. 20-2-2096.1Definitions.
  3. 20-2-2096.2Adoption of policies, procedures, regulations, and other such requirements.
  4. 20-2-2096.3Requirements of completion special schools; student enrollment; waivers or variances.
  5. 20-2-2096.4Governing board; membership; meetings and procedures.
  6. 20-2-2096.5Appointment, term, and role of superintendent.
  7. 20-2-2096.6Funding.
  8. 20-2-2096.7Attendance zones; payments; use of funds.
  9. 20-2-2096.8Evaluation and reporting.

Article 32. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS OVERVIEW COMMITTEE

  1. 20-2-2100Creation of oversight committee to review operations of high school athletic associations.
  2. 20-2-2101Powers and duties.
  3. 20-2-2102Cooperation and reporting by high school athletic associations.
  4. 20-2-2103Evaluation of performance of high school athletic associations.
  5. 20-2-2104Expenditure of funds; compensation of members; funding.

Article 33. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

  1. 20-2-2110Short title.
  2. 20-2-2111Legislative findings; purpose.
  3. 20-2-2112Definitions.
  4. 20-2-2113Annual notification of options available to parents of special needs students.
  5. 20-2-2114Qualifications for scholarship; financial responsibility; state-wide assessments; exception; compliance.
  6. 20-2-2115Eligibility requirements for schools participating in scholarship program; application of participating school.
  7. 20-2-2116Amount of scholarship; method of payments.
  8. 20-2-2117Adoption and promulgation of rules; immunity from liability for scholarship decisions; schools may be barred from program participation for certain actions.
  9. 20-2-2118Annual report.

Article 34. INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS

  1. 20-2-2130Definitions.
  2. 20-2-2131Enrollment of students in school to which not originally assigned; procedure; annual notification; exception.