Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Department 160 – Rules of the Georgia Department of Education, organized by chapter and subject:
📘 Chapter Overview (per Justia/LII)
The rules are published in the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia under Department 160, with the following chapters:
Chapter 160‑1 (General Applicability)
Chapter 160‑2 (Proprietary & Nonpublic Institutions)
Chapter 160‑3 (Standards, Evaluation; Student Assessment)
Chapter 160‑4 (Instructional Resources, Special Ed., Student Support)
Chapter 160‑5 (Regional Educational Services)
Chapter 160‑6 (Certification; Library Services)
Chapter 160‑7 (Statewide Accountability)
Chapter 160‑8 (Georgia Virtual School Program)
🔍 Selected Highlights
Chapter 160‑1: General Rules & Appeals
Rule 160‑1‑3 outlines procedures for appeals from local boards of education to the State Board (e.g., filing, transcripts, deadlines, briefs, notifications)
Chapter 160‑3: Student Assessment
Rule 160‑3‑1‑.07 covers student assessment procedures and testing frameworks (filed as of June 4 update)
Chapter 160‑4: Instructional Materials & Student Support
160‑4‑4: Policies on media center operations, instructional materials review, parental involvement, copyright compliance
160‑4‑7: Ensures special education provisions under FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)
160‑4‑8: Defines local school code of conduct, discipline policies, bullying prevention, behavior support, and tribunal training .
Chapter 160‑5: Regional Services & School Operations
Rule 160‑5‑1 covers numerous topics including:
School calendar (school day/year);
Attendance and enrollment, transfers, class size, fees, equity in sports, teacher data, personnel requirements, seclusion/restraint, and governance
🗂️ Where to Access the Full Rules
The full text of each chapter and subject, including specific rule language (e.g. Subparagraphs, revisions, filing dates), is available:
On the Georgia Secretary of State (Rules & Regulations) site: e.g., Chapter 160‑1‑3, 160‑4‑4, 160‑4‑8, 160‑5‑1‑.28, etc.
Through legal aggregators like Justia and LII/Cornell which provide organized chapter listings and historical data
✅ What You Can Do Next
View and download the specific rules on the Georgia SOS “Rules & Regulations” portal—for example, Rule 160‑5‑1‑.15 in PDF format .
Use Justia or LII to browse by chapter or subject and review administrative histories or recent amendments.
Identify specific topics you’re interested in—like special ed procedures, appeals processes, or media policies—and access that rule directly on the SOS site.
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