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GA SB377
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bo Hatchett
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AI Summary
- Defines nine "divisive concepts" prohibited from being inculcated or advocated in school curricula, mandatory training programs, and state agency training, including that one race is inherently superior, that the U.S. or Georgia are fundamentally racist, that individuals bear responsibility for past actions of others of the same race, and that meritocracy or hard work ethic are racist
- Requires local boards of education, school superintendents, and state agencies to prohibit employee discrimination based on race, skin color, or ethnicity and to ensure all diversity and inclusion efforts encourage employees not to judge others on those bases
- Preserves the ability to discuss divisive concepts objectively and without endorsement as part of larger instruction, and explicitly does not prohibit curriculum addressing slavery, racial oppression, segregation, or discrimination
- Mandates each local board of education adopt a complaint resolution policy by August 1, 2022, allowing parents, eligible students, school employees, and legislative education committees to file written complaints with the school principal, with appeals escalating to the superintendent, local board, and ultimately the State Board of Education
- Authorizes the State Board of Education, upon finding unresolved violations, to suspend one or more waivers granted to the local school system for at least 12 months or refer the matter to the State School Superintendent for potential exercise of suspension authority
Legislative Description
State Government; take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; require state agencies
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/16/2022
Committee Referrals
Education3/15/2022
Education and Youth1/27/2022
Full Bill Text
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