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SB 123 - Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism - Georgia Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism

Signed by Governor Brian Kemp


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Title: Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the expulsion of students due to chronic absenteeism in Georgia, effective July 1, 2025.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the expulsion of students solely due to chronic absenteeism in Georgia public schools (Sec. 2). 

  • Defines chronic absenteeism as students missing 10% or more of the school year (Sec. 4). 

  • Authorizes school climate committees to address chronic absenteeism (Sec. 3). 

  • Specifies that school climate committees shall be appointed by the chief judge of each county’s superior court (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires school climate committees to meet no later than November 1, 2025, and at least twice annually thereafter (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires school climate committees to develop protocols and policy recommendations for addressing chronic absenteeism by June 1, 2026 (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires school climate committees to include a summary of possible consequences and penalties for failing to comply with compulsory attendance (Sec. 3). 

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect on July 1, 2025 (Sec. 10). 

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the expulsion of students due to chronic absenteeism in Georgia, effective July 1, 2025.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the expulsion of students solely due to chronic absenteeism in Georgia public schools (Sec. 2). 

  • Defines chronic absenteeism as students missing 10% or more of the school year (Sec. 4). 

  • Authorizes school climate committees to address chronic absenteeism (Sec. 3). 

  • Specifies that school climate committees shall be appointed by the chief judge of each county’s superior court (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires school climate committees to meet no later than November 1, 2025, and at least twice annually thereafter (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires school climate committees to develop protocols and policy recommendations for addressing chronic absenteeism by June 1, 2026 (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires school climate committees to include a summary of possible consequences and penalties for failing to comply with compulsory attendance (Sec. 3). 

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect on July 1, 2025 (Sec. 10). 

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits the Expulsion of Students Due to Chronic Absenteeism

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