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GA SB169
Bill
Status
Passed
4/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Payne
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AI Summary
- Discipline tribunal hearings must be held within 10 school days of the start of a suspension, with a mutually agreed extension allowed up to 15 school days; hearings may exceed 15 school days only upon written request by a parent or guardian and agreement by the school system
- Local school systems must provide appropriate grade-level instructional materials to any student awaiting completion of a discipline tribunal hearing while subject to in-school suspension, short-term suspension, or long-term suspension
- The instructional materials requirement shall not infringe on rights provided to students with Individualized Education Programs under IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- Amends O.C.G.A. § 20-2-754, which governs procedures for disciplinary officers, panels, or tribunals in Georgia public schools
Legislative Description
Public Schools; extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; provide for limits
Last Action
Act 466
4/23/2024
Committee Referrals
Education3/1/2023
Education and Youth2/15/2023
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