Georgia school district accused of illegally delaying enrollment of foster children

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A state agency is accusing the Muscogee County School District of violating state and federal law by delaying the enrollment of foster children.

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services says the disagreement centers on the interpretation of a bill signed into law this year intended to help get kids in foster care enrolled in new schools more quickly.

According to the letter, Muscogee is interpreting Senate Bill 431, which passed both chambers …

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