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GA HB1031
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Benfield
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AI Summary
- New residents in a Georgia local school system must enroll their children (ages 6-16) in a public school, private school, or home study program within 15 days of establishing residency or the school start date, whichever applies
- Local school system officials are required to report to the appropriate enforcement agency any parent or guardian whose child has accumulated 30 or more unexcused days of absence; officials who knowingly fail to make such a report are guilty of a misdemeanor
- Parents or guardians who fail to enroll their child as required are guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment; those who fail to send an enrolled child to school face a fine of $25–$100, up to 30 days imprisonment, community service, or any combination
- No violation occurs unless a child has accumulated five or more unexcused absences; each additional day of absence after the school notifies the parent of five unexcused days constitutes a separate offense
- The bill explicitly prohibits the State Board of Education, local boards, or enforcement agencies from imposing any additional requirements on private schools or home study programs beyond those specifically authorized in the statute
Legislative Description
Elementary and secondary education; mandatory attendance; revise provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/18/2010
Committee Referrals
Education2/1/2010
Full Bill Text
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