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This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require all public school buildings in Pennsylvania to be equipped with a panic alert system designed to help schools respond to security emergencies such as lockdowns or active shooter situations. The panic alert system must be directly linked to local law enforcement first responders and immediately transmit a signal or message upon activation. The bill defines a "panic alert" as a silent security system notification that can be manually triggered through a device like a mobile app, wired or wireless panic button, specifically intended to communicate a life-threatening emergency requiring law enforcement response. The bill, also known as Alyssa's Law (though the context for this name is not provided in the text), covers all buildings on public school campuses where instruction takes place, including any location where students are present during the school day. The legislation will go into effect 60 days after its passage, requiring schools to implement these panic alert systems to enhance school safety and enable rapid law enforcement response during critical incidents.

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