Rep. Holt Persinger’s School Safety Legislation Signed into Law

State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) recently joined Governor Brian Kemp and House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) at the State Capitol as House Bill 268 was signed into law. House Bill 268 is a comprehensive school safety plan and was a House priority during the 2025 legislative session.

“I was proud to stand alongside Governor Kemp as he signed this critical piece of legislation into law,” said Rep. Persinger. “This bill is a direct response to the tragedy that our district experienced in the wake of the shooting at Apalachee High, and I was honored to also be joined by several members of our community as this monumental legislation became law upon the governor’s signature. As a state legislator, I can think of no greater responsibility than ensuring that our students can thrive and that classrooms are safe and secure, and that’s what this legislation will accomplish.”

House Bill 268 requires schools to implement mobile panic alert systems, requires student records to be transferred within five school business days, provides for a Student Advocacy Specialist grant program to strengthen student mental health resources, requires districts to offer an anonymous reporting platform and increases penalties for threats against Georgia’s schools. HB 268 became law upon Gov. Kemp’s signature.

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