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GA SB226

Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide

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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
Passed
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require each local board of education to adopt a policy providing for a complaint resolution process to be used by its local school system to address complaints submitted by parents or permanent guardians alleging that material that is harmful to minors has been provided or is currently available to a student; to provide for policy requirements; to require the Department of Education to develop a model policy for use by local school systems; to provide for public review; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act to require local school boards to adopt a policy for addressing parent or guardian complaints about materials that are "harmful to minors" being provided to students. The bill defines "harmful to minors" and outlines the complaint resolution process, including timelines, investigation procedures, and appeal rights. The Georgia Department of Education is also required to develop a model policy for local school systems to use. This bill aims to give parents a formal process to raise concerns about potentially inappropriate materials being made available to their children in school settings.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01 (on 04/28/2022)

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