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GA SB409
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
JaNice VanNess
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AI Summary
- Every public school in Georgia, including local and state charter schools, must post a sign containing the toll-free telephone number operated by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) for reporting child abuse or neglect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Signs must be posted in a clearly visible, public area of the school that is readily accessible to students, in English and any other languages determined by the local board of education.
- The State Board of Education may adopt rules and regulations regarding the size and location of the required signs.
- No cause of action may be brought against any person for loss or damage resulting from the posting or lack of posting of the sign.
- Amends Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (the "Quality Basic Education Act") by adding new Code section 20-2-324.2.
Legislative Description
Education; require every public school to post a sign containing toll-free telephone number; reports of child abuse or neglect
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/7/2016
Full Bill Text
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