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GA HB1096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ellis Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the 1984 reapportionment act for the Brooks County Board of Education to establish new education districts based on 2010 U.S. Census data
  • Divides the Brooks County School District into seven districts: five numbered geographic districts (Districts 1–5) with specific block-level boundaries, and two at-large districts (Districts 6 and 7) covering the entire school district
  • District boundaries are defined using Voting Tabulation Districts (VTDs) and individual census blocks, with contiguity provisions ensuring all parts of the school district are assigned to appropriate districts
  • Continues the existing Board of Education in office while reconstituting it under the new district lines, preserving all prior powers, duties, and obligations effective January 1, 2013
  • Requires submission of the Act to the U.S. Department of Justice for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislative Description

Brooks County; board of education; provide new districts

Last Action

Effective Date

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/29/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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