HB 629 - Charter schools; revise legislative intent; amend certain provisions

Sponsored By

• (1) Chambers,Jill 81st
• (2) Thomas,Mable 55th
• (3) Coleman,Brooks 97th
• (4) Jacobs,Mike 80th
• (5) Millar,Fran 79th

Committees

• HC:Ed
• SC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise legislative intent relative to charter schools; to add a definition; to provide for the establishment of virtual charter schools; to repeal Code Section 20-2-2063.1, relating to exemption of charter schools from statutory and regulatory requirements; to provide that a denial by a local board of a charter petition or renewal for a conversion or start-up charter school may be appealed to the State Board of Education; to provide that a charter school shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 20 and other regulations; to change certain provisions relating to operating requirements, control, and management; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. LC 33 0797/a
2. LC 33 0868S/hs

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