Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SB 15 amends
Title 20 of the O.C.G.A to create a mechanism for threat assessments in public
schools. The mechanism would be completed by a certified individual or company
or by a government agency. Under the legislation every public school must
submit a school safety plan to the Department of Education after the local law enforcement
agency has approved the plan. The bill also requires schools to use and promote
a statewide anonymous mobile application, the “See Something Send Something” app
to report suspicious activity and potential threats. Additionally, it would designate
a school safety coordinator to each public school to augment and help schools
during times of threats and emergencies. |