Student Protection Town Hall Set For Wednesday In Forsyth County

Cumming GA

15 February, 2022

11:14 AM

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CUMMING, GA — Several state representatives will convene on Wednesday to discuss legislation that is designed to protect children and parents. The town hall is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m., with a pre-discussion at 6 p.m. It will be held at McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive in Cumming. Representatives Chris Erwin, Will Wade and Josh Bonner will lead the discussion. Each have introduced legislation, including: House Bill 1084 Introduced by: Rep. Will WadeFirst Reader Summary: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.More information online House Bill 1178 Introduced by: Rep. Josh BonnerFirst Reader Summary: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for appeals; to provide for construction; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.More information onlineHouse Bill 1217 Introduced by: Rep. Chris ErwinFirst Reader Summary: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the inclusion of methods for the promotion of the safe and appropriate use of technology and responsible digital citizenship in the comprehensive character education program; to repeal a provision regarding applicability; to provide for implementation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.More information onlineTo learn more about the town hall, visit online.