Bill > HB5923

This bill creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Act, also known as Alyssa's Law, which mandates that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, all public schools, including charter schools, must implement a mobile panic alert system called "Alyssa's Alert". This system is designed to connect diverse emergency services technologies and ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies by integrating with local 9-1-1 infrastructure to transmit emergency calls and mobile activations. For the 2026 fiscal year, the State Board of Education will issue a competitive solicitation for a mobile panic alert system that can be used by school districts, consulting with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Emergency Management Agency during the process. The bill also amends the Charter Schools Law to include this new mobile panic alert system requirement among the non-curricular health and safety requirements that charter schools must follow. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving schools time to prepare and implement the new emergency communication system.