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GA SB310

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Ligon

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires any Georgia state department, agency, or official to provide a written analysis to the Senate Education and Youth Committee and House Committee on Education at least 30 days before applying for any competitive grant over $20 million that would establish or alter pre-K through grade 12 public education policy
  • Mandates the written analysis include long-term projections of unfunded costs for state and local boards of education, covering at least three years beyond the grant period's expiration
  • Requires disclosure of any impact on state and local education policy, including any transfer of governing control over education to outside entities such as the federal government, private corporations, or associations
  • Requires identification of all compliance mandates, policy directives, and any laws that must be passed or rescinded to satisfy the grant's terms, including budgetary considerations
  • Requires an analysis of the grant program's purpose, effect, and interrelationship with any existing education programs or policies currently operating in Georgia

Legislative Description

"Transparency in Education Act"; prohibit implementation of certain grants; written analysis; grant terms are ratified by Gen. Assembly

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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