Georgia HB 268: Meeting District Requirements

New state requirements for anonymous reporting and more. Sandy Hook Promise is here to help.

About the Bill

In April 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia House Bill (HB) 268, also known as “Ricky and Alyssa’s Law.” The law requires every Georgia school district to implement an anonymous reporting system and several other safety-related initiatives by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Sandy Hook Promise, a well-known and trusted partner to Georgia school districts, is helping districts across the state improve student safety and meet key requirements of this important new state law.

 

Section 2-15 of HB 268 includes the following requirements for Georgia school districts:

By July 1, 2026:

  • Make an anonymous reporting system available district-wide.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year:

  • Provide at least one hour of evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training to all students in grades 6-12.
  • Provide at least one hour of evidence-based youth violence prevention training to all students in grades 6-12.
  • Designate a student-led youth violence prevention club to sustain awareness activities related to suicide prevention and violence prevention.

About the Bill

In April 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia House Bill (HB) 268, also known as “Ricky and Alyssa’s Law.” The law requires every Georgia school district to implement an anonymous reporting system and several other safety-related initiatives by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Sandy Hook Promise, a well-known and trusted partner to Georgia school districts, is helping districts across the state improve student safety and meet key requirements of this important new state law.

Section 2-15 of HB 268 includes the following requirements for Georgia school districts:

By July 1, 2026:

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year:

50M+

Student and adult program participants nationwide

1,269

Confirmed young lives saved from suicide

19

Planned school shootings prevented

403,000+

Anonymous tips received through our system

Anonymous Reporting System (ARS)

Say Something ARS

Used in over 90 Georgia School Districts. Recognized by GEMA/HS.

The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System is widely implemented across the state and has been recognized by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) as meeting the requirements of HB 268.  

Youth Violence Prevention Training

Say Something: Preventing Violence

The only violence prevention training course approved by GaDOE.

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has selected the 60-minute Say Something: Preventing Violence training as the only Violence Prevention training program approved for use by school districts.

Youth Violence Prevention Club

SAVE Promise Club

A national network of youth leaders​

SAVE Promise Club logo

SAVE Promise Club meets all requirements established under HB 268:

  • Open to all students.
  • Promotes awareness of youth suicide prevention, youth violence prevention, and social inclusion.
  • Provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills.
  • Requires at least one faculty advisor, such as a school administrator, teacher, or other school staff member.

Sandy Hook Promise: A Mission, Not a Business

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Sandy Hook Promise programs and services are often provided to schools and districts at no cost. Set up a meeting with your dedicated Georgia representative to discuss how we can help. 

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