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This bill introduces a comprehensive school safety measure called Alyssa's Law that allows school districts to implement wearable panic alert systems beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill defines a "wearable panic alert system" as a silent security device that can send an emergency signal to 911 and emergency responders, with specific technological requirements including real-time coordination among emergency agencies, the ability to initiate campuswide lockdowns, and integration with smartphone applications. School districts choosing to adopt such a system must ensure staff receive proper training, provide each staff member with a panic alert device, and coordinate with local law enforcement to establish access protocols. The Center for School Safety will establish a grant program to provide a 50% match to districts for implementing or maintaining these systems, using funds from the school safety fund. The Department of Education will be responsible for maintaining a list of approved panic alert systems, which must meet specific criteria such as alerting designated personnel, providing location tracking for emergency responders, and integrating real-time situational updates during emergencies.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb14.html