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GA SB263

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derek Mallow

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands jurisdictional authority of certified school security personnel from school property only to include public or private property within five miles of school property
  • Grants school security personnel the same law enforcement powers as county or municipal officers, including the power of arrest, within this expanded zone
  • Requires school security personnel to be certified and authorized by their local board of education to exercise these powers
  • Preserves the ability of local boards of education to employ school security personnel without law enforcement powers
  • Amends Code Section 20-8-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Powers of School Security; include a specified area surrounding school property; expand jurisdictional authority

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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