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Committee hears substitute to require weapons-detection systems in all public schools; funding questions remain
Summary
A substitute to HB 1023 would require weapons-detection systems in Georgia public schools with an effective date of 07/01/2027 and allow state grants to help pay for systems. Committee members asked about costs and whether a suggested $50,000 per-school grant would be sufficient; the sponsor said some systems could be covered by that amount but a fiscal estimate was not provided in the hearing.
The Rules Committee reviewed a substitute for HB 1023 that would require weapons-detection systems in all Georgia public schools, take effect on 07/01/2027, and allow local districts to choose the systems they prefer.
Sponsor told the committee the substitute allows for state grants…
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