Georgia School Safety
Mapping Requirements

HB 268, known as "Ricky and Alyssa's Law," was signed by Governor Brian Kemp in April 2025. It is a comprehensive school safety law that requires schools to maintain up-to-date digital maps, submit mapping data to emergency agencies annually, install mobile panic alert systems, implement anonymous reporting mechanisms, transfer student safety records between schools, and conduct regular safety audits. The law is named in memory of school shooting victims and represents one of the most complete school safety packages enacted by any state.

Georgia has allocated $61,000 per school through FY 2026 to fund compliance with HB 268 requirements. This funding covers mapping, panic alert installation, and other mandated safety improvements. At $61,000 per school, the allocation generously covers professional 3D laser scanning services (typically $10,000-$20,000 for a standard school building at $0.20-$0.70/sqft) along with other required safety infrastructure. Schools apply through the Georgia Department of Education.

Georgia requires digital maps (not paper) that integrate with NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911) systems, are available in printable and shareable formats, include emergency asset labeling, and are updated annually. The maps must be compatible with emergency response agency systems and PSAPs. 3D laser scanning produces all required deliverables: DWG/DXF files for NG9-1-1 integration, PDF floor plans for printable formats, and annotated documentation of emergency equipment locations.

HB 268 requires annual submission of updated mapping data to emergency response agencies. This means schools need to maintain current documentation and submit updates every year. For annual updates, targeted re-scanning of modified or renovated areas is more cost-effective than a full re-scan. THE FUTURE 3D can establish annual re-scanning programs where only changed areas are documented, keeping ongoing compliance costs manageable while ensuring maps remain accurate.

Yes. HB 268 specifies that school maps must integrate with NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911) infrastructure. NG9-1-1 is the modern digital upgrade to legacy 911, capable of processing multimedia data including digital floor plans and GIS layers. This requires map deliverables in CAD and GIS-compatible formats such as DWG, DXF, and GeoTIFF. 3D laser scan data is produced in these formats natively, making it directly compatible with Georgia's NG9-1-1 requirements.

Professional 3D laser scanning for Georgia school safety documentation costs $0.20-$0.70 per square foot, with a $1,000 minimum project. For a standard 50,000 sqft school building, expect $10,000-$20,000 depending on detail level. With Georgia's $61,000 per school allocation, most schools have sufficient funding to cover scanning costs plus other mandated safety improvements. Pricing varies by location and project scope. Volume discounts apply for district-wide programs.

HB 268 mandates mobile panic alert systems in all Georgia school buildings, similar to Alyssa's Law in other states. The panic alert component is separate from the mapping requirement — panic alerts handle emergency notification while mapping provides the documentation first responders need for response planning. Both components work together: when a panic alert is triggered, responders can reference the digital maps to plan their approach before arriving on scene.

Yes. A single site visit can produce both safety documentation (3D laser scan data for emergency agencies) and enrollment marketing assets (Matterport 3D virtual tour). The laser scan generates floor plans and point cloud data for annual submission to emergency response agencies. The Matterport tour goes on the school website for prospective families. This dual-purpose approach maximizes the value of Georgia's per-school funding allocation.

THE FUTURE 3D provides professional 3D laser scanning services nationwide, including Georgia. Our equipment — the Trimble X12 (±2mm accuracy), NavVis VLX3 (mobile scanning for rapid campus coverage), and Matterport Pro3 (virtual tours) — produces deliverables in the NG9-1-1 compatible formats required by HB 268. We coordinate with school district safety officers, facilities departments, and local emergency response agencies to ensure documentation reaches the right personnel in the right formats.