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GA HR1162

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brooks Coleman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process to examine whether Georgia should develop a state-run accreditation system for primary and secondary public schools and local school systems, which currently rely on private organizations for accreditation
  • Directs the committee to study necessary resources and structure, alignment of accreditation review with charter or contract renewal cycles, annual review processes covering student achievement, board governance, and financial management, and potential consequences for losing accreditation such as removal of local board members or loss of system charters
  • Composes the committee of 5 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
  • Limits member allowances to no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding drawn from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Requires the committee to file its report with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and stands abolished on December 1, 2018

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process; create

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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