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GA SB466

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Bearden

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All public and private elementary and secondary schools in Georgia must install at least one exterior key box at each school building, contingent upon General Assembly appropriations

  • Key boxes must meet or exceed Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037 and contain keys and access control devices for every building and room on school grounds

  • Key box locations must be determined collaboratively between school governing bodies, local law enforcement agencies, and local emergency management agencies

  • Local boards of education and school governing bodies must adopt policies and procedures to implement the key box requirements

  • Schools, school systems, local governments, and their employees are granted immunity from civil liability for damages arising from key box installation and use, unless an employee acted with gross negligence or bad faith

Legislative Description

Local Board of Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; require

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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