House Bill 280, commonly known as the “campus carry” legislation, was signed into law May 4, 2017 and made effective as of July 1, 2017. View the new guidelines developed by the University System of Georgia Office of Legal Affairs on how all University System of Georgia campuses are to implement the law; and additional information from the University System of Georgia, which includes answers to frequently asked questions about the new law (which amends O.C.G.A. 16-11-127.1)

To view the University System of Georgia's website dedicated to House Bill 280, visit the News Release of House Bill 280.

House Bill 280 states that carrying is not permitted in a class that contains high school students (Move On When Ready, Early College, etc.). A section pertaining to this exception taken from the University System of Georgia's guidance is listed below:

Rooms and other spaces during the times when they are being used for classes in which high school students are enrolled, whether through dual enrollment and programs such as Move On When Ready or through college and career academies or other specialized programs such as Early College. Lawful weapons carriers who want to carry handguns to class will need to visit the institution’s Registrar's Office, who after verifying their enrollment status will tell them which of their classes, if any, have high school students enrolled. Institutions shall not, however, keep any listing of those who inquire. (Note also that the names of enrolled high school students may not be revealed in accordance with applicable privacy laws.) It is the responsibility of lawful weapons carriers to seek out this information and make themselves aware of which classrooms fall within this exception.