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GA HB740
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Randy Nix
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AI Summary
- Local school systems must provide a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), such as Response to Intervention (RTI), before expelling or suspending a public preschool through third grade student for more than five consecutive or cumulative days in a school year
- Exceptions allow immediate expulsion or suspension without first providing MTSS if the student possessed a weapon, illegal drugs, or other dangerous instrument, or if the student's behavior endangers the physical safety of other students or school personnel
- Schools must obtain informed parental consent in compliance with federal law before conducting certain screenings or evaluations during advanced tiers of the support system
- Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under IDEA or a Section 504 plan must have an IEP or Section 504 meeting convened to review appropriate supports before being assigned to out-of-school suspension exceeding five consecutive or cumulative days
Legislative Description
Education; local school system to conduct certain screenings, assessments, and reviews prior to expelling a student; require
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2018
Full Bill Text
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