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HB 1023

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Burns and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia law would require public schools to install weapon detection systems in designated buildings to enhance campus security and prevent armed incidents on school grounds.

Senate Read and Referred
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Bill Summary · HB 1023

Legislative bill overview

HB 1023 would require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies in Georgia to implement weapon detection systems in certain school buildings. The bill appears designed to enhance school safety by installing technology to identify concealed weapons before they enter school facilities.

Why is this important

School safety is a persistent policy concern, and weapon detection systems represent a technological approach to preventing armed incidents on campuses. Implementation would involve significant capital expenditures and ongoing operational costs for school districts, raising questions about budget priorities and resource allocation during a period of varied education funding challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and equity concerns: Installation and maintenance expenses could disproportionately burden less-funded school districts, potentially creating disparities in safety infrastructure across Georgia schools
  • Privacy and civil liberties: Weapon detection systems may raise concerns about student privacy, data collection, and the psychological impact of security screening on school environments
  • Effectiveness and feasibility: Questions exist about whether detection system technology is sufficiently reliable, how "certain school buildings" will be defined, and whether other complementary safety measures are addressed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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