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GA SB514
Bill
Status
Passed
3/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Clint Dixon
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AI Summary
- Local boards of education, superintendents, administrators, teachers, and other school personnel are prohibited from requiring students to wear face masks or face coverings on school property unless the rule includes a parental opt-out allowing exemption for their child
- Parents or guardians exercising the opt-out are not required to provide any reason or certification of the child's health or education status, and no student may face adverse disciplinary or academic consequences for being exempted
- The parental opt-out requirement applies to all public school types, including local school systems, charter schools, state chartered special schools, and charter systems
- The provisions cannot be waived by strategic waivers school systems, local boards of education, charter systems, or charter schools under any existing waiver authority
- The Act takes effect upon the Governor's approval and includes a sunset date of June 30, 2027, at which point it is repealed in its entirety
Legislative Description
"Unmask Georgia Students Act"; enact
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-03-29
3/29/2022
Committee Referrals
Education3/3/2022
Education and Youth2/15/2022
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