SUMMARY:

            This bill would amend part 3 of Article 6 of the O.C.G.A. to allow early admission to K and 1 for advanced gifted children.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A child can be admitted early if:
• • The child is 4 and the local system deems early admission to K appropriate;
  • The child is 5 and the local system deems early admission to Grade 1 is appropriate.
• An advanced gifted child would be identified on a test approved by the SBOE as identified no later than July 1, 2010.
• SBOE would establish criteria and a process for local systems to use.
• LEA could petition to use another instrument, as long as it considers:
• • Aptitude;
  • Achievement;
  • Performance;
  • Academic readiness for advanced placement;
  • Observable social behavior; and
  • Motivation to learn.
• The process must include:
• • A timeline for parents to apply;
  • A description of LEA personnel involved in identification of advanced gifted children;
  • A description of how each child would be evaluated;
  • A description of the entire body of evidence that would be used to make a decision;
  • A description of the collaborative nature of the decision between school personnel and parents, etc.
  • A description of how the child’s progress will be monitored;
  • The process and timeline for parents to appeal the decision;
  • Additional criteria and process as desired by the LBOE.
• LBOE’s would have to make public all criteria and process elements.
• LBOE’s may not charge a fee for assessments or any other procedures used to identify such children.