2021 Georgia Code
Title 20 - Education
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 2 - State School Superintendent
§ 20-2-36. Duty in Case of Misapplication of State Funds
In the event of a misapplication of any of the funds apportioned to any of the institutions of learning or schools receiving state aid, the State School Superintendent shall at once proceed to recover such funds by the institution of proper proceedings in the courts after demand to settle the matter is made upon the party misapplying the funds.
(Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 60; Code 1933, § 32-507.)
Cross references.- Accounting for public funds generally, T. 45, C. 8.
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Funds usable for professional organization membership if school derives tangible educational benefit.
- School funds may be used to pay dues for membership in a professional organization if the school board and school system derive some tangible educational benefit from membership in the organization. 1974 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 74-72.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
ALR.
- Right of school district to maintain action based on misapportionment of school money, 105 A.L.R. 1273.
