Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is missing from the metadata, so it cannot be stated when this law begins.
HB908: Stop Schools from Forcing Extra Classes After Graduation
This bill stops public schools, private schools, and home school programs in Georgia from making students take more classes after they have finished all the requirements for a high school diploma.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits schools from requiring students to attend extra courses once they meet graduation rules.
- Applies this rule to public schools, private schools, and home school programs.
- Amends state laws about compulsory attendance in elementary and secondary education.
Who It Names or Affects
- Students who have completed all requirements for a high school diploma.
- Public schools, private schools, and home school programs operating in Georgia.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not state when this law will take effect.
- It is unclear how schools must handle students who are close to finishing but have not yet met all requirements.