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SR 0828 -	Opportunity School District; amend SR 287 (2015); revise the ballot question -CA

Tracking Level:

Monitor

Sponsor:

Fort, Vincent 39th

Last Action:

1/27/2016 - Senate Read and Referred

Senate Committee:

ED&Y

Assigned To:

Local Board Governance

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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY: LC 33 6353 Would allow for an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to allow the General Assembly to establish an "Opportunity School District" for state takeover of failing schools.

REQUIREMENTS: This amendment will be presented to voters on the 2016 ballot.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

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