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GA SB457

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Horacena Tate

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Every public and private school in Georgia must conduct drills with students, teachers, and other school personnel on the execution of their school safety plans
  • Drill format and frequency must follow guidance issued by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS)
  • Extends the existing drill requirement beyond public schools to also cover private schools
  • School safety plans must address preparedness for natural disasters, hazardous materials or radiological accidents, acts of violence, and acts of terrorism
  • Amends O.C.G.A. Code Section 20-2-1185; sponsored by Senator Tate of the 38th District and passed the Senate

Legislative Description

School Safety Plans; conduct drills on the execution of school safety plans based on guidance from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; require

Last Action

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

3/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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