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MS HB757

MS HB757
School mobile panic button program; require Department of Education to develop and implement in K-12 public schools.

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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Provide That The State Department Of Education Shall Develop A Statewide School Mobile Panic Button Program For All K-12 Public Schools, And Shall Implement The Program In All K-12 Public Schools Not Later Than One Hundred Twenty Days After The Effective Date Of This Act; To Provide That The Department Must Secure A Statewide Contract With A Technology Provider To Provide That The Department Will Assume The Costs Of Having The System Technology Implemented In All K-12 Public Schools, Using Funds Appropriated By The Legislature For That Purpose; To Specify The Minimum Standards For The Technology Purchased By The Department For The Program; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide school mobile panic button program for all K-12 public schools within 120 days of the bill's effective date. The department must secure a statewide contract with a technology provider and assume the costs of implementing the system in all schools using funds appropriated by the legislature. The technology must meet specific standards, including being a mobile app-based system that can integrate with local 911 services, communicate with authorized on-site users, and automatically provide building information to 911 call takers. The bill also specifies that the system must include event categories such as active shooter, medical emergency, and fire, and be certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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