GA HB268

Mobile panic alert systems ("Alyssa's Alert") required by July 1, 2026 for all public schools, connecting emergency services technologies for real-time coordination between law enforcement and first responders during school security emergencies, integrated with Next Generation 9-1-1 systems

School mapping data requirements by July 1, 2026 mandating public schools procure detailed building maps including floor plans, access points, utility locations, AED/trauma kit locations, and surrounding areas for use by emergency responders

Enhanced student record transfer requirements establishing "critical records" that must follow transferring students (discipline records, felony adjudications, IEPs, psychological evaluations), requiring records be released within 3 business days, and creating RESA student affairs officers to resolve disputes over record transfers

New criminal offenses for school threats creating "terroristic threat of a school" (misdemeanor, or felony if death threatened with 1-5 years) and "terroristic act upon a school" (felony, 1-10 years, up to 40 years if serious injury results), with superior court jurisdiction over children 13-17 for terroristic acts

Mandatory suicide awareness and violence prevention training beginning 2026-2027 school year requiring all public schools serving grades 6-12 to provide at least one hour each of evidence-based suicide prevention and youth violence prevention training annually, plus establishment of anonymous reporting programs and student violence prevention clubs