Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 691 - RULES OF STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
Chapter 691-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Rule 691-2-.06 - State Charter School Sites and Facilities
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) Sites and Facilities in General. All state charter schools must ensure a safe and healthy school environment that creates a conducive learning environment and protects the well-being of students and employees. Each state charter school must comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's site and facilities or any material modifications thereto.
(2) Site and Facility Approval. All state charter schools must obtain a site code, facility code, and school code from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) prior to utilizing any site or facility for serving students. Each state charter school is responsible for adhering to the process or procedures outlined by GaDOE for the issuance of site codes, facility codes, and school codes.
(3) Required Documents.
(4) Changing Facilities. A state charter school shall not change facilities without prior written approval from the SCSC Executive Director.
(5) Adding or Expanding Facilities. A state charter school shall not add or expand facilities during the term of its charter contract without prior written approval from the SCSC Executive Director. The addition or expansion of facilities must be consistent with the SCSC's rules, guidance, and policies regarding school expansion and replication. A state charter school adding or expanding facilities during the charter term shall adhere to all applicable provisions of this Rule and SCSC facility requirements. State charter schools utilizing multiple sites or facilities must comply with all open enrollment requirements described in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2066 and SCSC Rule 691-2-.05.
(6) Safety and Security. Each state charter school must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and security of students, employees, and visitors, including but not limited to, ensuring the facility is clean and in good repair; remediating any visible safety concerns in a timely manner; and taking steps to protect the campus from potential intrusion.
(7) Asbestos Remediation. All state charter schools must comply with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and the terms of any applicable asbestos remediation plan.
(8) Onsite Inspection. Each state charter school shall allow the SCSC and its staff to conduct onsite inspections of any and all facilities or property either owned or utilized by the charter school. The SCSC or its staff may conduct such onsite inspections without prior notification to the charter school.
(9) Compliance. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Rule may result in one or more of the following:
O.C.G.A. §§ 20-2-2083; 2091.