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GA HB1294
GA HB1294Education; grace period of up to 180 days for transfer students to be evaluated for and receive medical and education services based upon medical forms executed by out-of-state physicians; provide
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a grace period of up to 180 days for transfer students to be evaluated for and receive medical and education services based upon medical forms executed by out-of-state physicians; to provide for exceptions; to require the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grace period of up to 180 days for students transferring into Georgia's public elementary and secondary schools from out-of-state. During this period, schools must provisionally accept medical forms completed by an out-of-state physician, provided these forms were executed within 180 days prior to the student's enrollment in Georgia. These "required medical forms" are defined as documents necessary for various health and educational services, including immunization history, evaluations for special education or related services, implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans, and administering medication. However, this grace period does not apply to rules governing a student's eligibility for interscholastic athletic activities. The State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health are tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House First Readers (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73171 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242523 |
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