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GA SB409

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

JaNice VanNess

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

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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