Bill > HB234

This bill, named Alyssa's Law, requires public K-12 schools in Alabama to implement mobile emergency rapid response systems (MERRS) by October 1, 2030. The bill defines MERRS as a wearable device that immediately connects to local emergency services and provides precise location information down to the room and floor level when activated. Each school governing body (local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies) must adopt a policy designating which employees must be equipped with these systems, such as teachers, administrators, staff, and bus drivers. The State Board of Education will develop a list of approved vendors for these systems, with restrictions on vendors that manufacture certain federally identified communication equipment. Schools can fund these systems through various sources including the K-12 Capital Grant Program, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund, School Security and Fire Safety Fund, and other available funding sources. The bill also mandates that schools provide regular training to employees on using the mobile emergency rapid response systems. The law is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, giving schools several years to implement the required technology and protocols.

Budget and Finance, Education

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