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GA SR87
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Elena Parent
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Study Committee on Digital Education and Screen Time in Georgia Public Schools, composed of 3 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate
- Directs the committee to review research on digital education's academic effectiveness, physical and psychological effects of screen time on children, data privacy concerns, and testimony from experts, teachers, and parents
- Responds to existing Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1015) that "strongly encourages" local boards of education to purchase all instructional materials in digital format and provide laptops or tablets to every student in grades 3 and above as of July 1, 2020
- Requires the committee to file findings and any proposed legislation recommendations with the Secretary of the Senate, approved by majority vote of a quorum
- Committee members may receive per diem allowances for up to 5 days, funded from Senate appropriations, and the committee stands abolished on December 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Senate Study Committee on Digital Education and Screen Time in Georgia Public Schools; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
6/25/2020
Full Bill Text
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