§ 20-2-2095. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Charter School Capital Finance Act.” History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2095 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 619, § 1/HB 831.

§ 20-2-2095.1. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Capital outlay” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, expenditures which result in the acquisition of fixed assets, existing buildings, improvements to sites, construction of buildings, construction of additions to buildings, retrofitting of existing buildings for energy conservation, and initial and additional equipment and furnishings for educational facilities. […]

§ 20-2-2095.2. Grant Program for Qualified Charter School Contributions

Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the state board shall establish a grant program for qualified charter school contributions. The grant program shall provide one dollar in matching funds up to a maximum amount authorized by the state board for a single charter school project for each dollar donated to a qualified charter school […]

§ 20-2-2095.3. Date Certain for Matching Funds

If appropriations are made by the General Assembly specifically for this program, the state board shall establish a date certain on which all matching funds shall be committed by a qualified charter school organization in order to be eligible for the state portion provided pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2095.3 , enacted […]

§ 20-2-2095.4. Adoption of Guidelines and Standards for Construction of Charter Schools; Reporting

The state board shall adopt policies, guidelines, and standards regarding the construction of charter schools that are constructed in part with contributions made to qualified charter school organizations which, to the extent applicable, shall be consistent with state board policies, guidelines, and standards governing construction of other public schools. The state board shall compile an […]

§ 20-2-2095.5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

The state board shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-2095.5 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 619, § 1/HB 831.