This guide contains information pertaining to the law, rules, regulations, and standards of practice that apply to proprietary schools operating in Georgia, as provided in the Georgia Proprietary School Act (O.C.G.A. Section 20-4-60 and following, Georgia School Laws). The guide has been adopted by the Georgia Board of Education and is used in the evaluation and regulation of proprietary schools. The guide is organized in two sections. The first section contains guidelines for the operation of proprietary schools, including information on definitions, exemptions, general provisions, certificates of approval, and schedule for determining bond amount. The second section contains the minimum standards for operation of proprietary schools, set in the format of an evaluation checklist. The standards cover policies and procedures (disclosures, refund policy, placement assistance); curriculum, instruction, and academic subjects; facilities and equipment; personnel; records and financial resources; and advertising and representation (recruiting, financial assistance, accreditations, transfer of credit, and collection and credit practices). Exhibits to prove that the schools are meeting the standards are suggested on the checklist. (KC)