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GA HR550
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Rick Jasperse
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education, composed of 15 members including legislators, a State Board of Education member, local school superintendents, teachers, and parents/grandparents from across Georgia's RESA Districts
- Directs the committee to review the historical and current role of the federal government in public education and evaluate whether to recommend abolishing the U.S. Department of Education and returning its funding to states as block grants
- Requires review of the origins and federal ties to Common Core standards, including any existing agreements between Georgia's state education agencies and the federal government, and potential taxpayer liabilities from early termination of related programs
- Co-chaired by the chairpersons of the House Committees on Education and Higher Education, with the goal of ensuring all state standards, curriculum, and assessments remain under state control
- Committee must deliver recommendations by November 30, 2014, and stands abolished on December 1, 2014; funded from House of Representatives appropriations with member allowances limited to three days unless additional days are authorized
Legislative Description
General Assembly; election of local school superintendents as alternative to appointment; provide - CA
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/20/2014
Committee Referrals
Education3/1/2013
Full Bill Text
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