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This bill updates emergency response systems in Washington state public schools by requiring school districts to collaborate with local law enforcement, public safety answering points, and safety and security staff to develop comprehensive emergency response systems. The bill defines an emergency response system as including at least one of six technological options: panic or alert buttons connected to school administration and emergency providers, live video feeds, live audio feeds, remote door access, live interactive two-way communications, or systems complying with state building code requirements for emergency responses. School districts must submit a progress report on their emergency response system implementation to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction by October 1, 2025, and the office will compile a report for the legislature by December 1, 2025. The requirements apply not only to traditional public schools but also to charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools. The bill is named "Alyssa's law" and aims to expedite emergency response and law enforcement arrival in the event of a school threat or emergency.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5004&Year=2025&Initiative=false