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To amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and protection for children, so as to prohibit certain governmental discrimination against youth organizations; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and protection for children, is amended by adding a new Code Section 49-5-136 to read as follows:
“49-5-136.
(a) As used in this Code section, 'youth organization' means any private nonprofit corporation the general mission of which is to instill in young people values including patriotism, adherence to ethical and moral principles, physical health, and mental development through a program of instruction, engagement in outdoor activities, and community service.
(b) Neither the state nor any political subdivision thereof nor any department, agency, authority, or commission of either of them shall deny any youth organization or local chapter or affiliate thereof access to or use of public facilities or eligibility for charitable grants or contributions otherwise authorized by law based upon such organization´s requiring, as a condition of membership or employment, adherence to lawful standards of ethics and morals expressed by the organization”.