{"id":2410031,"date":"2025-03-05T12:21:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-house-advances-bill-aiming-to-prevent-school-shootings\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T12:24:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:24:30","slug":"georgia-house-advances-bill-aiming-to-prevent-school-shootings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-house-advances-bill-aiming-to-prevent-school-shootings\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia House advances bill aiming to prevent school shootings"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorgia-house-advances-bill-aiming-to-prevent-school-shootings%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2410031&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a school safety bill aimed at preventing future school shootings, \u2064particularly in the wake of the tragic incident at Apalachee High School in\u2064 September 2024, which resulted in\u2063 several casualties and\u200c injuries. The proposed\u2063 legislation, known as House Bill 268, prioritizes better facts\u200d sharing among school officials, law enforcement, and mental health professionals. Key measures include the establishment of a database to monitor students who may pose\u200d a\u2062 threat, the advancement of active shooter \u200bplans\u2062 for schools, and \u200ba system for \u200danonymous reporting of threats. <\/p>\n<p>The bill does not <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">address gun \u200dcontrol \u200bmeasures<\/a>,reflecting a divide between \u200dDemocrats seeking stricter gun laws\u2064 and Republicans focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-was-accused-of-rape-but-acquitted-then-he-committed-suicide-fearing-rapist-label-would-stick\/\" title=\"He Was Accused Of Rape But Acquitted. Then He Committed Suicide, Fearing \u2018Rapist\u2019 Label Would Stick\">mental health support<\/a> and threat \u200bassessment.The \u2064bill passed overwhelmingly in the House with a vote of 159-13 and awaits Senate consideration before being sent to Governor Brian Kemp for approval. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns about the subjective nature of the data collected \u200cin the proposed \u2063database,fearing it\u200b may \u200blead to mislabeling of students as threats. in\u2062 addition, another bill proposing tax credits for firearm safety courses \u200dand \u200dgun storage also advanced in the House.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Georgia House advances bill aiming to prevent school shootings<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2028657\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Georgia\">Georgia<\/a> House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a school safety bill aimed at preventing school <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shootings<\/a> through better information sharing and alertness to possible threats by <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">students<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation was proposed less than a year after the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, which left four people dead and nine others injured. Investigators said the shooter made threats to commit a school shooting prior to the incident, a common trend for school shooters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3337906\/lobbyist-dumped-over-alleged-racist-texts-was-top-democratic-donor\/\">Lobbyist dumped over alleged &#8216;racist&#8217; texts was top Democratic donor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3337765\/us-israel-reject-egypt-alternative-gaza-proposal\/\">US, Israel reject Egypt&#8217;s alternative to Trump&#8217;s Gaza &#8216;Riviera&#8217; proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3337653\/nations-top-chemistry-group-sued-over-race-based-scholarship\/\">Nation&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nations-top-chemistry-group-sued-over-race-based-scholarship-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Nation\u2019s top chemistry group sued over race-based scholarship - Washington Examiner\">top chemistry group sued<\/a> over race-based scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/legislation\/69929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"House Bill 268\">House Bill 268<\/a> would enact several policies, including creating a database to &ldquo;collect&nbsp;and integrate data to evaluate the behavior of students who may pose a threat to the school,&nbsp;school staff, or students&rdquo; shared between school officials, law enforcement, and mental health officials. It would also require schools to develop active shooter plans and would create a system allowing anonymous reports of threats to be shared with officials.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike several past instances of legislation aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-police-say-door-to-uvalde-elementary-school-was-unlocked-when-gunman-entered\/\" title=\"Texas Police Say Door to Uvalde Elementary ... Was Unlocked When Gunman Entered\">preventing school shootings<\/a>, nothing in the bill pertained to limiting access to firearms. Democrats have pushed for increased gun control legislation, while Republicans championed the push for better mental health support and identification of threats.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation passed in the lower chamber of the state legislature 159-13 on Tuesday, with Republican House Speaker Jon Burns offering passionate support for it. The measure must pass in the Senate before it can be sent to Gov. Brian Kemp&rsquo;s (R-GA) desk for final approval.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I believe this legislation will usher a new culture in our school systems, where we run towards our children facing struggles with mental health,&rdquo; Burns said, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/georgia-apalachee-school-safety-shooting-house-aeeb49763dc1fb14d23d295f23e003e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"according to\">according to<\/a> the <em>Associated Press<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Some lawmakers expressed concerns over the databases HB268 would create, particularly with the &ldquo;subjective&rdquo; nature of the data being shared between agencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3333821\/georgia-senate-investigate-abrams-voting-organization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GEORGIA SENATE TARGETS STACEY ABRAMS-TIED VOTING ORGANIZATION IN NEW INVESTIGATION\">GEORGIA SENATE TARGETS STACEY ABRAMS-TIED VOTING ORGANIZATION IN NEW INVESTIGATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This isn&rsquo;t neutral data,&rdquo; Democratic state Rep. Mekyah McQueen said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/apalachee-inspired-bill-aimed-to-prevent-school-shootings-passes-georgia-house\/MEZR7IWSYRDFXFIWDGZIAXFGKQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"according to\">according to<\/a> the <em>Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/em>. &ldquo;This is subjective labeling, deciding which children are considered a threat based on feeling, a perception, a judgment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Another piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/legislation\/69411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"legislation\">legislation<\/a> the state House advanced Tuesday would offer a tax credit for firearm safety courses and gun storage. It passed 165-8 and will head to the state Senate for approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2028657\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2028657\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Georgia House passes school safety bill to prevent shootings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2410032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/georgia-house-speaker-school-safety-bill.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[35136,4977,50385,4762,40242],"class_list":["post-2410031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-education-policy","tag-georgia","tag-gun-control-2","tag-legislation","tag-school-safety"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/georgia-house-speaker-school-safety-bill.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2410031"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2410038,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410031\/revisions\/2410038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2410032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2410031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2410031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2410031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}