Bill > HB47

This bill establishes a new funding mechanism within Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act to provide financial assistance to public schools for improving school safety infrastructure. Under the proposed legislation, the State Board of Education will annually determine funding to help schools reduce violence and enhance security, with specific eligibility conditions and allowable expenditures. Schools can receive funding for specific safety technologies such as mobile surveillance camera trailers, onsite command centers, weapon detection systems, and technologies to detect cigarettes, vapor products, nicotine products, and marijuana. To be eligible, schools must comply with policies and procedures developed by the State Board of Education, which will also establish requirements for funding requests, evaluate applications, calculate maximum funding amounts, and assess the effectiveness of the safety investments. The funding is subject to legislative appropriations and will become effective for the 2026-2027 school year, providing a structured approach to supporting school safety through targeted financial assistance.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69344