Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: This bill would amend Parts 5 and 7 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A. to change provisions regarding zero tolerance policy on weapons in schools, to prohibit pre-hearing detentions and to change provisions regarding school safety zones.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A child could not be detained prior to a hearing on the petition in juvenile court.
- It would eliminate bringing a weapon to school as a felony, unless it is a second or subsequent adjudication, or if the weapon:
- Is used in an assault, or
- Is a firearm, dangerous weapon, or machine gun.
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