§ 20-2-2069. Office of Charter School Compliance
There is established within the Department of Education an Office of Charter School Compliance, the responsibilities of which shall be to: Prepare charter school and charter system guidelines to be approved by the state board; Distribute charter school and charter system petition information to inquiring parties; Process all charter school and charter system petitions and […]
§ 20-2-2061. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of the General Assembly to increase student achievement through academic and organizational innovation by encouraging local school systems to utilize the flexibility of a performance based contract called a charter. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2061 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1080, § 3; Ga. L. 2002, p. 388, § […]
§ 20-2-2070. Annual Report to General Assembly
The state board shall report to the General Assembly no later than December 31 of each year on the status of the charter school program. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2070 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1080, § 3; Ga. L. 2005, p. 798, § 17/SB 35.
§ 20-2-2062. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Charter” means a performance based contract between a local board and a charter petitioner, the terms of which are approved by the local board and by the state board in the case of a local charter school; between the state board and a charter petitioner, the terms of […]
§ 20-2-2071. Validity of Charters in Effect on July 1, 1998
Any charter which was granted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-255 and is in effect on July 1, 1998, shall continue to be valid until such charter expires according to its terms. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2071 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1080, § 3. Editor’s notes. Code Section 20-2-255, referred to in this […]
§ 20-2-2063. Charter Petitions
The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to govern the contents of a charter petition. The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide for the receipt of charter petitions from a group of two or more local schools as a single charter petitioner to […]
§ 20-2-2072. Training for Governing Board Members
The members of the governing board of the nonprofit organization of each charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved charter schools and annual training thereafter, conducted or approved by the state board. The state board shall provide for or approve such initial and annual training. For charter schools that are […]
§ 20-2-2063.1. Charter Advisory Committee Established; Members; Duties
The state board shall establish a Charter Advisory Committee to review charter petitions for compliance with established standards of the state board, to make recommendations to the state board on charter policy, and to provide recommendations to the state board regarding charter petitions. The committee shall be composed of nine members as follows: Three members […]
§ 20-2-2073. Charter Schools Financial Management Certification Program
The State Board of Education shall establish a charter schools financial management certification program for charter school leaders and personnel who are responsible for the school’s budget, accounting, payroll processing, purchasing, and ensuring the school’s financial policies are in line with state and federal laws and best practices. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2073 , enacted […]
§ 20-2-2063.2. Charter Systems
The state board shall be authorized to enter into a charter with a local board to establish a local school system as a charter system. A local board seeking to create a charter system must submit a petition to the state board. Prior to submitting such petition, the local board shall: Adopt a resolution approving […]