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O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690-1: Education — O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690-1

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Georgia law requires children ages 6–16 to attend public school, private school, or approved home school. Parents/guardians must enroll and ensure attendance; penalties for noncompliance are specified in a separate statute.

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