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GA SB452
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earl Carter
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AI Summary
- Extends the timeline for the State Board of Education to conduct a hearing on suspending local school board members from 30 days to 90 days after a local school system is placed on the accreditation level immediately preceding loss of accreditation for board governance reasons
- Requires the State Board of Education to act upon written notice from the accrediting agency before initiating suspension hearings, adding a formal trigger to the process
- Requires the local board of education to bear all costs associated with State Board of Education hearings, including court reporting costs, hearing officer costs, and travel expenses for state board members
- Removes an obsolete provision specific to school systems that were already on probationary accreditation status as of April 20, 2011, with a July 1, 2011 compliance deadline
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the suspension and removal process for local school board members facing accreditation-related governance issues
Legislative Description
Local Boards of Education; members; suspension and removal; revise provisions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/17/2012
Full Bill Text
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