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GA SB603

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sheikh Rahman

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Department of Education is authorized to establish an outdoor learning spaces pilot program beginning in the 2022-2023 school year on elementary and secondary school property to determine whether and how to implement minimum statewide standards and funding for such spaces.
  • A minimum of two elementary or secondary schools with sufficient existing or potential outdoor learning spaces must be selected for participation in the pilot program.
  • Funding may be provided to pilot schools for community engagement, school grounds design support, and capital construction costs.
  • Local school boards of participating pilot schools must agree to incorporate outdoor learning spaces into existing curriculum and continue the program for no fewer than three years.
  • The Department of Education must evaluate the success and impact of the pilot program after the third year and report results to the Senate and House Committees on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, the House Committee on Education, and the Senate Education and Youth Committee.

Legislative Description

Public School Property and Facilities; an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

4/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Education3/16/2022
Education and Youth3/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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