Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB527

Introduced
2/21/23  

Caption

Quality Basic Education Act; inclusion of certain visual safety devices in minimum facility requirements; provide

Impact

The bill's implementation could lead to significant changes in how public schools are designed and operated across the state. By establishing new minimum requirements for visual safety devices, HB 527 seeks to mitigate potential hazards within school environments. If passed, these regulations would necessitate financial and logistical adjustments for school districts, impacting budgeting and facility management efforts. Essentially, this legislation aims to standardize safety features within educational facilities to enhance protection for all occupants.

Summary

House Bill 527, known as the Quality Basic Education Act, aims to enhance safety in public schools by mandating the inclusion of specific visual safety devices in the minimum facility requirements for educational institutions. This bill addresses the growing concern over the safety of students and staff, seeking to create a safer learning environment through comprehensive changes to existing facility standards. The legislation reflects a commitment to prioritize safety alongside educational quality, demonstrating an important intersection between infrastructure and student wellbeing.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 527 may arise concerning the cost implications for school districts, particularly those already facing budget constraints. Critics argue that while the intention behind the bill is commendable, the financial burden of retrofitting existing facilities or adhering to new requirements could exacerbate inequities among schools. Discussions may also center on the efficacy of the proposed visual safety devices in preventing incidents, questioning whether they will indeed enhance safety or simply create additional bureaucratic requirements that complicate the operational dynamics of school management.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB371

Quality Basic Education Act; state's maximum authorization of capital outlay funding; provide for an increase

GA HB282

Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide

GA SB530

"Quality Basic Education Act"; the placement of certificated professional personnel on the state minimum salary schedule; provide

GA HB487

Quality Basic Education Act; computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement beginning in 2031; provide

GA HB177

Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention instruction is age appropriate; provide

GA HB513

Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention instruction is age appropriate; provide

GA HB1351

Quality Basic Education Act; support for students living in poverty; provisions

GA HB1133

Quality Basic Education Act; staff development; require training programs for local boards of education to include certain provisions

GA HB822

Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention is age appropriate and medically accurate; provide

GA HB451

Quality Basic Education Act; local boards shall be authorized to provide instruction in hunting safety in grades six through 12; provide

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.