Rule 160-4-2-.33. Values and Character Education

1. (1) Requirements.

   1. (a) Local boards of education shall provide instruction that addresses the core values adopted by the State Board of Education. Local boards of education shall also provide instruction in character education.
   2. (b) Each local board of education shall adopt a plan for implementing values and character education and shall specify in that plan the instructional materials and strategies to be used.
   3. (c) The department shall develop a values and character education guide which may be used by local boards of education in the development of values and character education programs.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 20-2-145, 20-2-240.

History. Original Rule entitled "Values Education" adopted. F. June 27, 1991; eff. July 17, 1991.

Amended: Rule retitled "Values and Character Education". F. Dec. 9, 1997; eff. Dec. 29, 1997.