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This bill amends the Georgia Code to provide more flexible school enrollment options for students whose parents or guardians are active-duty military members. Under the proposed changes, such students can enroll in the public school of the attendance zone where they intend to reside, even if they have not yet physically secured housing in that area. The enrollment is initially provisional and requires written verification within 90 days that the parent or guardian has either established residency or made good faith efforts to do so. If the family does not ultimately reside in the intended attendance zone, they must enroll the student in the school of the zone where they actually live. An important exception is made for high school juniors and seniors, who can remain enrolled in their current school until graduation, regardless of changes in physical residency. This modification aims to support military families by reducing educational disruption during transfers and relocations, recognizing the unique challenges faced by military personnel and their dependents.

Education, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70660