HB 215 - Local boards of education; adopt code of ethics; criminal records check

Committees

  • HC:Ed
  • SC:

Current Status

02/01/05 - House Second Readers

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to protect students from unethical behavior; to provide for the adoption of codes of ethics by local boards of education; to provide for annual review of such codes of ethics; to require a prompt request for a criminal record check for a newly hired teacher, principal, or other certificated professional employee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
01/31/2005 House First Readers
02/01/2005 House Second Readers

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