Ga. Code § 20-2-701

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 20-2-701 - Responsibility for reporting truants to juvenile or other courts

Local school superintendents as applied to private schools, the Department of Education as applied to home study programs, or visiting teachers and attendance officers as applied to public schools, after written notice to the parent or guardian of a child, shall report to the juvenile or other court having jurisdiction under Chapter 11 of Title 15 any child who is absent from a public or private school or a home study program in violation of this subpart. If the judge of the court places such child in a home or in a public or private institution pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 15, school shall be provided for such child. The Department of Education shall coordinate with local school superintendents with respect to attendance records and notification for students in home study programs.

OCGA § 20-2-701

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 21,§ 3-5, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 642,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2012, and applicable beginning with school year 2012-2013.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 619,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 9-2, eff. 7/1/2005.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 449, § 11B, eff. 5/4/2004.