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HB1023 • 2025

Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies

Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies

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Sponsor
Efstration, Chuck
Last action
2026-03-31
Official status
Senate Tabled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB1023: Weapon Detection Systems in Certain School Buildings

This bill requires local school boards and other public school governing bodies to use weapon detection systems in certain school buildings.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to utilize weapon detection systems.
  • Aims to aid in preventing individuals from attempting to unlawfully possess or carry a weapon in certain school buildings.
  • Provides for exceptions where the use of these systems may not be required.
  • Authorizes the use of funding to support the implementation of these systems.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this new requirement.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local boards of education
  • Other public school governing bodies

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which specific buildings are included under the term 'certain school buildings'.
  • The text mentions exceptions but does not list what those exceptions are.
  • The source material does not state when this law will take effect.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-31 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Tabled

Official Summary Text

Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies