State record reveals how often GA students carried weapons to school within past year
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WINDER, Ga. — As parents prepare to send students back to Apalachee High School this week, some have expressed security concerns. Some students and parents would like the district to implement a clear bag policy and install weapon detectors in schools. The Georgia Board of Education said it does not track how many schools have metal or weapon detectors inside. In addition to that piece of information, Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco uncovered a state record related to weapons on campus.
The document shows the number of times staff in each school district disciplined students for bringing weapons to school during the 2023-24 year. The state breaks the data down by type of weapon involved. The categories include knife, handgun, rifle, another weapon, and other firearm. Staff in the Barrow County system disciplined students for carrying weapons 19 times in the 2023-24 school.