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GA SB401

GA SB401
Individual Graduation Plans; guidance in career oriented aptitudes and career interests; provide


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Introduced
02/07/2018
In Committee
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
02/28/2018
Passed
04/05/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-327 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses and counseling and development of individual graduation plans, so as to provide for guidance in career oriented aptitudes and career interests in developing an individual graduation plan; to provide for a review and report of a school counselor's role, workload, program service delivery, and professional learning; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the individual graduation plan process for students in Georgia. It requires students in grades 6-8 to receive counseling and develop an individual graduation plan based on their academic skills, career-oriented aptitudes, and career interests. For high school students, the bill mandates providing annual guidance, advisement, and counseling to update and implement their individual graduation plans, including career-oriented aptitude and interest guidance. Additionally, the bill directs the Georgia Department of Education to review school counselors' roles, workloads, and service delivery, and provide recommendations to ensure student success in academic skills, career-oriented aptitudes, and career interests. The bill also includes provisions related to sex education and assault awareness and prevention training for educators.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Act 449 (on 05/08/2018)

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