Daily report [Jan. 26, 2012]

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TOMORROW'S FORECAST
* The House will reconvene for its 10th Legislative Day on Monday, January 30, at 10:00 AM. * No bills are expected to be debated on the floor.

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DAILY REPORT

Thursday, January 26, 2012
TODAY ON THE FLOOR

9th Legislative Day

LOCAL CALENDAR
HB 709 - Bryan County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Bryan County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Ron Stephens of the 164th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 150; Nays: 0
HB 723 - Putnam County; Board of Education; change method of electing members
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Putnam County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Mickey Channell of the 116th - House Committee: Intragovernmental Coordination - Local - Rule: Open - Yeas: 150; Nays: 0
* The House will reconvene Monday, January 30, at 10:00 AM, for its 10th Legislative Day.
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COMMITTEE ACTION REPORT
Education
HB 706 - Elementary and secondary education; delete and clarify provisions
- BILL SUMMARY: House Bill 706 is repealing unnecessary code sections and updating wording of Title 20 which is related to elementary and secondary education.
SECTION1: Removes that the State Board of Education must meet at the state capitol in the Department of Education or at a place in the capitol that is designated by the Governor for that purpose.
SECTION2: Revises code section relating to the duties of the chairperson of the State Board of Education. SECTION 3: Revises committee meetings of the State Board of Education and where they may be held. Provides flexibility. SECTION 4: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-12, relating to educational television programs. SECTION 5: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-100, relating to substituting county school superintendent for county school commissioner. SECTION 6: Amends the oath of the county school superintendent. SECTION 7: Revises the eligibility requirements for student enrollment. SECTION 8: Amends code section concerning distribution of federal funds by repealing area relating to "Summer Opportunity Program". SECTION 9: Revises annual performance evaluations for school personnel.

SECTION 10: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-212.3, relating to increasing teachers' salaries in areas of shortage. SECTION 11: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-213, relating to an addition 5% increase in teacher salary based on student performance. SECTION 12: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-213, relating to career ladder programs. SECTION 13: Repeals Code Section 20-2-231, relating to Georgia Education Leadership Academy. SECTION 14: Repeals Code Section 20-2-232, relating to staff development plans by local school systems. SECTION 15: Amends the powers and duties of the State Board of Education relating to no longer having the ability to organize and reorganize the Department of Education. SECTION 16: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-251- relating to demonstration programs. SECTION 17: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-252, relating to electronic technology. SECTION 18: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-253, relating to achievement grants SECTION 19: repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-254, relating to educational research. SECTION 20: Adds a new subsection relating to the establishment of a state-wide network of regional educational service agencies. SECTION 21: Amends area relating to assessment of effectiveness of educational programs. Removes mention of Code Section 202-213 since it is repeals and reserves earlier in this bill. SECTION 22: Repeals Code Section 20-2-285.1, relating to provisions applicable to third grade criterion reference reading assessment students. SECTION 23: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-303, relating to educational television. SECTION 24: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-312, relating to a state program for middle school children during nonschool hours. SECTION 25: Revises this section by removing the declaration of rules and regulations for contracts or purchases over $100.00, purchases over $100,00.00 SECTION 26: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-501, relating to the prohibition of contracts or purchases over $100.00 which are not compliance with rules and regulations. SECTION 27: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-502, relating to disciplining measures for violations for Code Section 20-2501. SECTION 28: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-503, relating to authority of local boards of education to purchase education information, literature and services. SECTION 29: Repeals and reserves Article 15, relating to school census. SECTION 30: Relates to requirements for home study programs. Paperwork will be submitted to the Department of Education, no longer the superintendent of schools of the local school district where the home student program is located. SECTION 31: Related to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16. This section adds that the Department of Education has authority in case of home study programs. SECTION 32: Adds the Department of Education to administration and enforcement of compulsory attendance laws. SECTION 33: Adds the Department of Education to report truants to juvenile or other courts relating to attendance. SECTION 34: Repeals Code Section 20-2-741, relating to local boards of education sending copies of student codes of conduct to the Department of Education. SECTION 35: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-771.1, relating to voluntary reenrollment of children. SECTION 36: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-960, relating to requiring bonds of principals. SECTION 37: Relating to the authority of the Professional Standards Commission, repeals and reserves subsection (e), relating to demonstration plans under Code Section 20-2-251. SECTION 38: Repeals and reserves Article 20, the "Education Partnership Act of 1990". SECTION 39: Repeals and reserves Code Section 20-2-1183, relating to possession of electronic communication devices in school. -DB - Authored By: Rep. Mike Dudgeon of the 24th - Committee Action: Do Pass
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 726 - Peach County; board of commissioners; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Peach County Board of Commissioners. - Authored By: Rep. Lynmore James of the 135th - Committee Action: Do Pass
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 727 - Peach County; Board of Education; change description of districts
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to reapportion the Peach County Board of Education. - Authored By: Rep. Lynmore James of the 135th - Committee Action: Do Pass

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local
HB 804 - Clarke County; change county commission election districts; provide nonbinding advisory referendum
- BILL SUMMARY: A Bill to provide a nonbinding referendum in Athens/Clarke County on reapportionment plans for the Athens/Clarke County Commission. - Authored By: Rep. Keith G Heard of the 114th - Committee Action: Do Pass by Committee Substitute
* Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office, and are then placed on the General Calendar.
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Friday, January 27, 2012 JUDICAIRY NON-CIVIL

132 CAP

* This meeting schedule is up to date at the time of this report, but meeting dates and times are subject to change. To keep up with the latest schedule please visit www.house.ga.gov and click on Meetings Calendar.
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