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This bill amends Georgia law to expand the jurisdictional authority of school security personnel by allowing them to exercise law enforcement powers not just on school property, but also on public or private property within five miles of school property. Currently, school security personnel employed by a local board of education who are certified can have law enforcement powers, but this bill broadens their jurisdiction beyond the school grounds. The bill changes the language from "public school system" to "local school system" and removes specific references to county or municipal school boards. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that allow local boards of education to employ school security personnel without law enforcement powers if they choose. This expansion of authority is likely intended to give school security personnel greater ability to respond to potential threats or incidents that may occur near school premises, providing an enhanced safety measure for educational institutions.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70868