Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB1122

Introduced
2/1/24  
Report Pass
2/22/24  
Introduced
2/1/24  
Engrossed
2/29/24  
Report Pass
2/22/24  
Refer
3/4/24  
Engrossed
2/29/24  
Report Pass
3/7/24  
Refer
3/4/24  
Enrolled
4/3/24  
Report Pass
3/7/24  
Chaptered
4/23/24  
Enrolled
4/3/24  
Chaptered
4/23/24  

Caption

Education; provide for funding requirements to apply to local agencies; charter schools; provisions

Impact

The proposed changes are expected to standardize funding across local education agencies and facilitate better governance in charter schools. The bill stipulates that various positions, such as superintendents and principals, will be funded based on the number of full-time equivalent students, ensuring that resources match the educational infrastructure needs. Moreover, it offers flexibility to students from various attendance zones, which could have implications for school demographics and resource allocation within districts, potentially leading to both positive and adverse effects on local school systems.

Summary

House Bill 1122 aims to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by introducing specific funding requirements for local education agencies. A significant aspect of the bill is the provision for each state charter school to have a designated superintendent. Additionally, the bill enhances funding for principals, particularly in charter schools, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively to support educational leadership. It also promotes school enrollment opportunities for students based on the employment of their parents or guardians in public schools, regardless of their residential school zones.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 1122 appears to be mixed. Supporters argue that the bill will improve educational governance and support high-quality charter schools, thereby providing more choices for families. Conversely, there are concerns among some stakeholders that the bill might disadvantage traditional public schools by diverting funds to charter schools, leading to disparities in educational quality and resource allocation. The issue of funding allocation is seen as a focal point of contention, reflecting deeper debates about the future direction of the state's educational landscape.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the bill's implications for local control and the traditional public school system. While supporters advocate for enhanced opportunities and funding within the charter school framework, critics warn that this could undermine the stability and resources of local school systems. The discussion reflects a broader argument about how best to serve diverse student needs while ensuring equitable funding across various types of educational institutions within Georgia.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SB58

Education; certain provisions for alternative charter schools; repeal

GA HB1552

Changes provisions related to funding for charter schools

GA HB506

Education; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to quality of education offered in public secondary schools; provide

GA SB1315

School accountability: local educational agencies: annual reporting requirements.

GA SB374

Local educational agencies: annual reporting requirements: IDEA Addendum.

GA SB325

Education; local school systems and public schools to employ or accept as volunteers school chaplains; authorize

GA HB1372

In preliminary provisions, further providing for advertising and sponsorships; and, in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for powers of board of trustees, for facilities, for enrollment, for funding for charter schools, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department, for assessment and evaluation and for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for fund balance limits and for educational management service providers, further providing for school district and intermediate unit responsibilities and for establishment of cyber charter school, providing for renewal of charters, for charter amendments and for causes for nonrenewal, revocation or termination and further providing for State Charter School Appeal Board review, for cyber charter school application, for enrollment and notification and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.

GA AB276

Local educational agencies: charter schools.

GA HB2370

In preliminary provisions, providing for advertising and sponsorships; in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements and for funding for charter schools, providing for funding for cyber charter schools, for cyber charter school requirements, for powers and composition of board of trustees and for educational management service providers, further providing for powers and duties of department and for assessment and evaluation, providing for annual reports and public reporting and for fund balance limits, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for school district and intermediate unit responsibilities, providing for access to other schools' facilities, further providing for establishment of cyber charter school, providing for renewals, for charter amendments and for causes for nonrenewal, revocation or termination, further providing for State Charter School Appeal Board review, for cyber charter school application and for enrollment and notification, providing for enrollment parameters and for enrollee wellness checks and further providing for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for student-weighted basic education funding, providing for adequacy and tax equity supplements and for accountability to Commonwealth taxpayers and further providing for Pennsylvania accountability grants.

GA SB229

School funding; creating the Redbud School funding Act; marijuana retail sales; funding for redbud school grants; funding; charter schools; State Aid. Emergency.

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