§ 20-3-83. Deductions for Contributions or Dues to Interdisciplinary Charitable Associations
Subject to the provisions of this Code section, any institution of the university system is authorized to deduct from the salaries or wages of its employees amounts designated by the employee as contributions or dues to any interdisciplinary charitable association qualified as an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code […]
§ 20-3-85. Study Examining Postsecondary Text Availability in Alternative Formats
The board of regents shall direct a study of the practical problems involved in obtaining and producing textbooks and other instructional materials in alternative formats for students with disabilities. In cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, students with disabilities, organizations and advocates for persons with disabilities, publishers, federal and state agencies concerned with […]
§ 20-3-87. Requirement to Join Professional Association as a Condition of Enrollment Prohibited
No student in a degree program in the university system shall be required to join a professional association as a condition of enrollment in such degree program. History. Code 1981, § 20-3-87 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 530, § 1/HB 553.
§ 20-3-90. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Student Organization Responsibility for Drug Abuse Act.” History. Code 1981, § 20-3-90 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 2033, § 1.
§ 20-3-91. Legislative Findings and Intent
The General Assembly finds that the unlawful abuse and misuse of marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs constitutes a serious threat to the public health, welfare, and academic achievement of students enrolled in the public colleges and universities of this state. It is declared to be a purpose and goal of this state to encourage […]
§ 20-3-92. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. “Dangerous drug” means any drug defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71. “Marijuana” shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in paragraph […]
§ 20-3-93. Circumstances Requiring Withdrawal of Student Organization Recognition
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any student organization functioning in conjunction with, incidental to, or at any university system institution, which through its officers, agents, or responsible members knowingly permits or authorizes the sale, distribution, serving, possession, consumption, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or dangerous drug at any affair, function, or activity […]
§ 20-3-94. Implementation of Administrative Procedures
Administrative procedures for the implementation of this article shall be promulgated for the educational institutions under management and control by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such procedures shall include those elements of due process of law required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the United States Constitution. […]
§ 20-3-95. Appeal to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia
A student organization may appeal any adverse institutional level action by the president or his delegate to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in accordance with applicable portions of the bylaws of the board of regents, or, pursuant to such other discretionary or mandatory review procedures as the board may in […]
§ 20-3-96. Final Appeal to Superior Court
Any student organization which is adversely affected by a decision or action under this part may appeal a final decision of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to the superior court of the county wherein the university system institution is situated, or to the Superior Court of Fulton County, within 20 […]