§ 49-5-156. Short Title; Legislative Findings; Development of Program; Awarding of Grants; Applications; Recognition; Reporting to General Assembly
This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Mentoring Act of 2000.” The General Assembly finds that: Every child in this state is encouraged to have a caring adult who, along with parents and teachers, is able to offer support, friendship, encouragement, and motivation to help the child excel academically […]
§ 49-5-113. Personal Liability; Disciplinary Action
Other than for a knowing and malicious release of false information, neither GCIC, any law enforcement agency, nor the employees of any such entities shall be responsible for the accuracy of information nor have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim in connection with any dissemination of information or determination […]
§ 49-5-160. Definitions; Qualifications
As used in this article, the term: “Licensed” means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. “Organization” means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which: Serves children who have […]
§ 49-5-114. Other Laws Requiring Records Checks
This article shall be cumulative of and in addition to any other law requiring or permitting employees’ records checks and shall not relieve any person from any duty or requirement under such other laws. History. Code 1981, § 49-5-114 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 669, § 1.
§ 49-5-161. Registration and Form Required; Fee; Issuance of Certificate
On and after July 1, 2011, all organizations shall register under this Code section by submitting a form to the department, upon forms furnished by the department. The form shall require the name, address, and telephone number of the organization and emergency contact information. A registrant shall be required to pay an annual registration fee […]
§ 49-5-115. Letter Issued by Department of Early Care and Learning in Lieu of Background Screening or Fingerprint Checks
In lieu of any background screening or fingerprint check required pursuant to any state law or any department regulation for an individual who provides short-term care for a child in the custody of the department, the department is authorized to accept a letter issued within the previous 12 months by the Department of Early Care […]
§ 49-5-162. Policies; Qualified Staff; Proof of Liability Coverage
The department shall require organizations to have reasonable: Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health; Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization’s premises; and Proof of having qualified staff. The department shall require that organizations: […]
§ 49-5-130. Legislative Findings and Intent
The General Assembly finds and declares: That the future of this state depends on our supporting and nurturing the creation and development of strong, safe, stable, and successful families. Therefore, the General Assembly is committed to ensuring the provision of appropriate services to children, youth, and families. The intent of this article is to provide […]
§ 49-5-69.1. Fingerprint and Preliminary Records Check for Foster Homes; Notice of Results; Violations; Foster Parents Known to Have Criminal Records; Retention of Fingerprints
No licensed child welfare agency, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 49-5-12, shall place a child in a foster care home unless the foster parent or parents of the home and other adult persons that reside in the home or provide care to children placed in the home have received a satisfactory preliminary […]
§ 49-5-70. Required Cooperation Among State Agencies; Unauthorized Use of Criminal History Record Information
GCIC and law enforcement agencies which have access to GCIC information shall cooperate with the department in performing preliminary and fingerprint records checks required under this chapter and shall provide such information so required for such records checks notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and may charge reasonable fees therefor. Any person who knowingly […]