New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 799

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Getting off the school bus or being dropped off in the morning could look different if a bill under consideration in the state Capitol passes into law.

House Bill 1023, sponsored by House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, a Mulberry Republican, would require weapons detection systems to be set up at every student point of entry at public schools. The bill is not meant to apply to doors that are locked and alarmed, emergency doors …

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