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GA HB130

GA HB130
State Board of Education; authorize the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to establish a nonprofit corporation to qualify as a public foundation; authorize


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Introduced
02/05/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
02/21/2019
Passed
04/04/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Education, so as to authorize the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to establish a nonprofit corporation to qualify as a public foundation; to provide for conditions; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to establish a nonprofit corporation that could qualify as a public foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill sets forth various conditions and requirements for this nonprofit corporation, including restrictions on the use of private donations for employee costs, requirements for open meetings and public record inspections, and limitations on the acquisition of real property. The bill also allows members of the foundation's board of directors to serve on the board of the nonprofit corporation without conflict of interest concerns. Additionally, the nonprofit corporation is required to provide an annual report on its donors and expenditures to legislative committees.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 07/01/2019)

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