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Compulsory Attendance; provisions of the state's compulsory school attendance laws; update and revise

It became law on Jul 1, 2025.

GA SB 123 · Senate Bill · 2025_26

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Became law
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21
Latest action
Jul 1, 2025

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to update and revise provisions of the state's compulsory school attendance laws; to provide that no student shall be expelled by a public school due solely to absenteeism;to provide for reporting requirements; to amend Code Section 20-4-141 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment of pilot program, awarding of high school diploma to successful participants, skills and knowledge, eligibility for participation, and regulation, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to…

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    Jul 1, 2025

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