Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the bill amends laws regarding student health in elementary and secondary education, specifically for transfer students using out-of-state physician forms.
Grace Period for Transfer Students' Medical Forms
This bill creates a grace period of up to 180 days allowing transfer students in Georgia schools to be evaluated and receive services using medical forms from out-of-state doctors.
What This Bill Does
- Provides a grace period of up to 180 days for transfer students to submit medical documentation executed by physicians licensed outside the state.
- Allows these students to be evaluated for and receive medical and education services during this time based on those out-of-state forms.
- Requires the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures regarding these processes.
- Includes definitions for terms used in the law.
Who It Names or Affects
- Transfer students moving into Georgia elementary or secondary schools from other states
- The State Board of Education
- The Department of Public Health
Terms To Know
- Grace period
- A set amount of extra time allowed to complete a requirement, in this case up to 180 days.
- Transfer student
- A learner who moves from one school or state to another during their education.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify the exact date this law will take effect.
- Specific details on exceptions are mentioned but not fully described in the summary provided.
- Final rules and procedures depend on future actions by state agencies.