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GA SB420

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gail Buckner

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Student absences due to illness or injury caused by conditions creating a statewide state of emergency or epidemic shall not count against perfect attendance awards
  • Illness or injury must be verified by a physician to qualify for the attendance exemption
  • Applies retroactively to the 2009-2010 school year and all future school years
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 20-1-10
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Education; absences due to illness/injury caused by conditions which create a state-wide state of emergency; not be counted as absences

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth2/16/2010

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