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HB 0550 - Local school boards; peer review committee to make recommendations to Governor regarding removal of members; establish

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Scott, Sandra 76th
Last Action: 3/11/2013 - House - House Second Readers
House Committee: Ed
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 33 5156  Establishes a peer review committee to make recommendations to the Governor regarding removal of board members in districts pending loss of accreditation related to governance issues. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • removes the State Board from the process of recommending removal of local board members
  • establishes a peer review committee made up of one local board member from each of the 14 districts of the Georgia School Boards Association.  Terms will be for two years.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval of the General Assembly and Governor.

 

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