Georgia § 20-5-56 - Requirement of certification of librarians.

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§ 20-5-56. Requirement of certification of librarians.

All persons holding professional positions with the title of librarian must be certified by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians. (Code 1981, § 20-5-56 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1.) Cross references. - Librarians, § 43-24-1 et seq. Administrative Rules and Regulations. - Certification of librarians, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, State Board for the Certification of Librarians, Chapter 320-3.

Source: official Georgia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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