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GA HB1415

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Reece

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 20-2-690.1 governing mandatory education for children between ages 6 and 16
  • Adds reimbursement to the local school system for costs incurred to provide notice to parents/guardians as a potential penalty for violating compulsory attendance requirements
  • Parents, guardians, or other persons in charge of a child who violate compulsory attendance law face a fine of $25–$100, up to 30 days imprisonment, community service, reimbursement of school notification costs, or any combination, at the court's discretion
  • Each day of unexcused absence after the school system notifies the parent of five unexcused absences constitutes a separate misdemeanor offense
  • Schools must make two reasonable attempts to notify parents of unexcused absences before sending certified mail notification, and must provide written summaries of consequences for noncompliance with compulsory attendance laws

Legislative Description

Mandatory education; reimbursement to school system for parent notice; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Education3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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