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GA HB1327
GA HB1327Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement; provide
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that every public and private elementary and secondary school in Georgia must install at least one exterior key box, meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037, at each school building. These key boxes, whose specific locations will be decided in cooperation with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies, are intended to provide emergency access to school buildings for these officials. The boxes must contain all necessary keys and access devices to enter every building and room on school grounds. School governing bodies will be responsible for creating policies and procedures to implement this requirement, and they, along with their employees, will be protected from civil liability for damages related to the installation and use of these key boxes, unless gross negligence or bad faith is proven.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Education Subcommittee On Policy And Innovation (13:00:00 2/23/2026 506 CLOB) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73258 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242797 |
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