New Ga. law requires schools to set up anonymous reporting system
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A Georgia school safety law that takes effect next school year requires schools to set up an anonymous reporting system where students or staff can report any concerning information to law enforcement.
The Georgia school safety law requires complete student records to follow students from district to district in direct response to the shooting at Apalachee High School.
Students get into fight at Richmond County Summer School
A large group of students got into a fight in the bus loading zone during dismissal, the letter says.
Investigators say 14-year-old Colt Gray was enrolled on Aug. 14, then missed nine days of school before taking a rifle and knife in his backpack on Sept. 4.
The law will also require 180 of Georgia’s school districts to set up an anonymous reporting system statewide.
Some districts already have an anonymous threat reporting system – like Valdosta City Schools.
“Law enforcement is ed immediately because you don’t know whether it is a threat or it is serious. So, they are notified at the same time, and then an investigation is conducted,” said Sabrina Smith, district safety and security director.
Off-duty Ga. police officer saves 4-year-old girl from drowning
A girl jumped into the pool with her parents. She didn’t cry out, but officer Preston Marsh ran across the deck and got into the water to save her.
Soon, other districts across the state will be operating much the same.
The new law will also require the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to create a database of students who’ve threatened violence or committed violence at schools.
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