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GA SB501
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/28/2012
Primary Sponsor
Hardie Davis
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AI Summary
- Repeals the existing Georgia Charter Schools Commission and establishes a new Georgia Charter Schools Advisory Commission to work alongside a revised Charter Advisory Committee
- Narrows the Charter Advisory Committee's scope to focus specifically on charter system petitions (removing oversight of individual charter schools), including reviewing petitions for compliance, recommending approval or denial to the state board, and advising on charter policy
- Charter Advisory Committee consists of nine uncompensated members: three appointed by the state board chairperson, three by the Lieutenant Governor, and three by the Speaker of the House, all serving at the pleasure of their appointing officials
- Requires the state board to receive and give due consideration to the Charter Advisory Committee's recommendations before approving or denying a charter system petition, and authorizes the committee to contract with consultants to assist petitioners and monitor charter systems
- Directs the Office of Charter School Compliance to coordinate with both the Charter Advisory Committee (for charter systems) and the new Georgia Charter Schools Advisory Commission to facilitate review and recommendations to local boards of education and the state board
Legislative Description
Education; repeal article relating to Georgia Charter Schools Commission; establish Georgia Charter Schools Advisory Commission; membership
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/28/2012
Full Bill Text
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