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GA HB977
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Amy Carter
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AI Summary
- Prohibits local boards of education from using state funds to provide salary increases for local school superintendents or administrators during any school year in which the board furloughs teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, support staff, or other nonadministrative positions
- Exempts step increases on the state salary schedule that are applicable to a superintendent or administrator from the prohibition
- Requires local boards that intend to use local funds or private donations for superintendent or administrator salary increases during a furlough year to provide 30 days' notice, including the rationale for raising salaries while other employees are furloughed
- Mandates a publicly advertised hearing at least seven days in advance in the local newspaper of general circulation to allow full discussion and public input before any such locally funded salary increase is approved
- Amends the Quality Basic Education Act by adding a new Code section (20-2-212.6) to Georgia law governing employment practices for local school systems
Legislative Description
Quality Basic Education Act; state funds for salary increase; prohibit
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth3/8/2010
Education1/27/2010
Full Bill Text
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