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GA SR1200
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Jones
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Study Committee on School Discipline, composed of 5 Senate members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, who also designates the chairperson
- Directs the committee to study disparities across Georgia local school systems in student discipline practices, including types of punishments imposed, time spent in alternative schools, and high rates of student expulsion
- Requires the committee to identify any operational disparities in discipline between students of different racial backgrounds
- Authorizes committee members to receive allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for no more than 5 days unless the Lieutenant Governor approves additional days, funded from Senate appropriations
- Requires the committee to report findings and proposed legislation by December 1, 2014, at which point the committee stands abolished
Legislative Description
Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/18/2014
Full Bill Text
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