Bill > SB0076

This bill requires public and nonpublic schools to implement a mobile panic alert system starting in the 2025-2026 school year, designed to quickly connect school staff, local and state law enforcement, and first responder agencies during a school security emergency. The system must enable real-time coordination between 9-1-1 and other emergency services, with direct integration into public safety answering point infrastructure to transmit emergency calls through landline and mobile activations. The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget will use competitive solicitation to procure a statewide mobile panic alert system, consulting with state police and emergency management divisions. Schools can be exempted from the requirement if they already have a panic alert system that meets the specified criteria, and must submit a petition for review. If a school fails to comply or obtain an exemption, they may become ineligible for school safety grants from the Department of State Police. The bill defines key terms such as "first responder agency" and "school security emergency," which includes situations like nonfire evacuations, lockdowns, or active-shooter scenarios. The bill is tied to another legislative measure and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0076