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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-66-35 So As To Require The Acquisition And Implementation Of Mobile Panic Alert Systems In Each Public School In The State, To Provide Requirements For The Systems, And To Provide Procurement And Training Requirements.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public school districts and charter schools in South Carolina to acquire and implement a mobile panic alert system in each school by July 1, 2026. The mobile panic alert system must connect emergency services technologies to enable real-time coordination between local and state law enforcement and first responders, integrate with existing 911 infrastructure, and include annual training for public resource officers and school personnel on how to use the system. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the State Law Enforcement Division and Department of Public Safety, will identify and make available a list of vendors that offer systems meeting these requirements by January 1, 2026. Schools that have already implemented a mobile panic alert system with equivalent capabilities are not required to procure additional systems. The bill aims to enhance school security and emergency response by ensuring rapid communication between schools and first responders during critical incidents. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Tommy Pope (R)*,
Doug Gilliam (R),
Hamilton Grant (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
David Martin (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education (on 04/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3258&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3258_20250423.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3258_20250422.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3258_20250414.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3258_20250409.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H3258 2025-01-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H3258%202025-01-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3258_20241205.htm |
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