§ 20-2-130. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Quality Basic Education Act.” History. Code 1981, § 20-2-130 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1657, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1169, § 1.

§ 20-2-131. Objectives and Purposes of Program

The General Assembly of Georgia, recognizing the need for: Implementing a highly rigorous curriculum to encompass content standards in public schools state wide which ensures that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate actively […]

§ 20-2-132. Primary Goals of Article

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the primary goals of this article shall be as follows: A substantial reduction in the number of teachers who leave the teaching profession for reasons of job dissatisfaction; A decrease in the percentage and number of students who enter school but drop out prior to graduation; […]

§ 20-2-133. Free Public Instruction; Exceptions; Eligibility; Procedure and Requirements When Child in Custody of or in a Placement or Facility of a State Agency

Admission to the instructional programs funded under this article shall be free to all eligible children and youth who enroll in such programs within the local school system in which they reside and to children as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Therefore, a local school system shall not charge resident students tuition […]