Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-5-1-.12 - Student Fees and Charges/Required Student Equipment and Materials
(1)
Requirements.
(a) School
systems shall provide instructional materials required to complete each
state-funded course; however, school systems may require students to supply
paper, pencils, crayons and pens, etc., as long as specific types or brands of
materials are not required.
(b) The
local board of education shall adopt a list of basic instruments and/or
equipment that shall be provided equitably to all students in instrumental
music programs.
(c) If a school
system requires students to wear special clothing for a state-funded course,
such clothing shall not be specific as to color or brand.
(d) The school system shall provide all
special safety equipment or protective clothing for any course.
(e) A school system may charge fees for
extracurricular activities. Such charges shall not be made a condition of
participation or credit in an instructional program. Fees for extracurricular
activities that may be charged to students include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Gate admissions;
2. Student publications;
3. Graduation fees if participation is not
required;
4. Activity
fees;
5. Parking.
(f) Fees shall not be charged
students for field trips or activities related to a state-funded course as a
condition of full participation or credit in the course. Fees may be charged
for a course-related enhancement or enrichment activity provided the activity
is outside the school day and does not affect credit in the course.
(g) Students may be charged for
replacement/repair costs due to loss or abuse of school system
property.
(h) Local units of
administration shall not withhold any student record because of nonpayment of
fees. However, schools may withhold grade cards, diplomas, or certificates of
progress until fees are paid.
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