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GA SB319

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Douglas

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "textbook" under Georgia's Official Code (Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 19) to explicitly include digital content alongside existing print and nonprint materials
  • Allows the State Board of Education to include computer hardware and technical equipment necessary to support digital and nonprint instructional materials within the textbook definition
  • Applies to textbooks prescribed for use in Georgia's public elementary and secondary schools (K-12)
  • Preserves the State Board of Education's authority to provide multiple textbook listings and to allow local school superintendents to choose among adopted textbooks for particular grades
  • Sponsored by Senators Staton (18th), Douglas (17th), Goggans (7th), Grant (25th), Harp (29th), and others; passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Education; definition of "textbook" include computer hardware/technical equipment to support use of nonprint or digital content

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Science and Technology2/3/2010
Science and Technology1/26/2010

Full Bill Text

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