School safety in Georgia is moving in the direction from proposal to policy. 

On February 25, 2026, the Georgia House passed House Bill 1023 (HB1023), advancing legislation that would require weapons detection systems at public school entrances statewide. The bill now moves to the Georgia Senate, signaling strong momentum toward a more standardized, prevention‑focused approach to school security. 

Lawmakers have positioned HB1023 as a practical step already common in other public spaces, such as courthouses and stadiums. Momentum increased following the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, which intensified attention on preventive measures at school entry points. 

What HB1023 Would Require 

If enacted, HB1023 would:

• Require public school governing bodies to use weapons detection systems at primary student entry points
• Exclude locked, alarmed, emergency‑only, or limited‑use doors
• Allow districts to use state school safety grants and other approved funding

Rather than limiting screening to special events, the bill anticipates daily, routine screening at the doors students actually use, integrated into normal arrival and dismissal. 

What This Means for Schools 

As weapons detection becomes part of everyday operations, districts are focused on four priorities: 

• Throughput during peak arrival times 
• Accuracy with fewer nuisance alarms 
• Student experience that remains welcoming 
• Operational feasibility that works every day 

How Evolv Can Help Districts Prepare

Preparing for weapons detection requires thoughtful planning, from understanding daily arrival flow to assessing entrances, staffing, and campus needs. Districts often have important questions along the way. Evolv is here to help. Let’s talk through what preparation could look like for your schools.