2020 Georgia Code
Title 20 - Education
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 6 - Quality Basic Education
Part 2 - Competencies and Core Curriculum
§ 20-2-147. Instructional Activities Focusing on Veterans and the Armed Forces; Closure of Schools for Veterans Day

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 20-2-147 (2020)
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On a school day immediately preceding or as close to the annual observance of Veterans Day as practicable as determined by a school's scheduled curriculum, each elementary and secondary school may provide for instructional activity focusing on the contributions of veterans and the importance of the armed forces of the United States. Beginning in the 2010-2011 school year, public elementary and secondary schools may be closed on Veterans Day as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-168.

(Code 1981, §20-2-147, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 792, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 638, § 5A/HB 193.)

Cross references.

- Holidays and observances, T. 1, C. 4.

Editor's notes.

- Ga. L. 2009, p. 638, § 5B/HB 193, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that the amendment to this Code section shall apply with respect to conduct on or after May 4, 2009, and conduct prior to May 4, 2009, shall continue to be governed by prior law.

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