§ 20-2-989.20. No Teacher to Be Required or Coerced Into Changing Student Grades; Ethical Violation; Change of Grade by Person Other Than Classroom Teacher
No classroom teacher shall be required, coerced, intimidated, or disciplined in any manner by the local board of education, superintendent, or any local school administrator to change the grade of a student. This subsection shall not apply when a teacher has failed to comply with grading policies or rules adopted by the local board of […]
§ 20-2-989.6. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Administrator” means the individual at each level designated by the local unit of administration to preside over and make decisions with respect to complaints. “Central office administrator” means the local school system superintendent or the director of a Regional Education Service Agency (RESA). “Complaint” means any claim by […]
§ 20-2-989.7. Matters Not Subject to Complaint; Appeal Process for Certain Educators
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the performance ratings contained in personnel evaluations conducted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-210, professional development plans, and job performance shall not be subject to complaint under the provisions of this part; provided, however, that this shall not apply to procedural deficiencies on the part of […]
§ 20-2-983. Professional Standards Commission — Creation; Composition; Terms, Qualifications, Appointment, and Removal of Members; Filling of Vacancies
The Professional Standards Commission existing June 30, 1991, is abolished and the term of office of the members of such abolished commission shall expire July 1, 1991. A new Professional Standards Commission is created and attached to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only. The commission shall consist of 18 members to […]
§ 20-2-989.8. Establishment and Contents of Complaint Policy
Local units of administration shall establish a complaint policy that shall include the following: A statement that a complaint by the certified employee at the initial level shall be in writing and shall clearly state the intent of the employee to access the complaints policy. All certified employees shall request in writing successive levels of […]
§ 20-2-984. Professional Standards Commission — Authority to Create and Implement Standards and Procedures for Certifying Educational Personnel; Recommending Standards and Procedures for Certification; Continuation of Teaching Certificates; Restrictions
The commission shall create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel as qualified for a certificate to practice in the public schools of Georgia; provided, however, that such standards and procedures shall not require an individual to participate in or complete any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined […]
§ 20-2-989.9. Supplemental Rules and Policies Authorized
Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a local unit of administration from adopting supplemental rules and policies not inconsistent with this part that grant additional substantive and procedural rights to the complainant with respect to this part. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3303, § 1.
§ 20-2-984.1. Professional Standards Commission — Adoption of Standards of Performance and a Code of Ethics
It shall be the duty of the commission, by regulation, to adopt standards of performance and a code of ethics for educators. The standards of performance and code of ethics shall represent standards of performance and conduct which are generally accepted by educators of this state. In adopting regulations as provided in this Code section, […]
§ 20-2-989.10. Collective Bargaining Not Permitted or Fostered
Nothing in this part shall be construed to permit or foster collective bargaining as part of the state rules or local unit of administration policies. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3303, § 1.
§ 20-2-984.2. Professional Standards Commission — Reports of Criminal Offenses to Local Boards of Education; Requests by Local Boards for Investigation; Immunity
Superintendents, associate or assistant superintendents, or directors of personnel shall make an immediate written report to the local board of education upon receiving a written report from any identified school system personnel or parent or custodian of a child enrolled in the school system that any school system educator employed by the local unit of […]