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This bill requires all public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas to provide all school employees with a wearable panic alert system device starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The panic alert system must integrate with local 911 infrastructure to transmit emergency calls and mobile activations, and be capable of initiating a campus-wide lockdown notification. Each school employee will receive a device that allows them to immediately contact local emergency response agencies. Before the start of each school year, employees must receive training on the proper use and protocol for the panic alert device. Schools are also required to ensure that security data (including cameras, maps, and access controls) is accessible by local law enforcement agencies, with appropriate access protocols established. The bill includes provisions to keep security-related records confidential, with limited exceptions for disclosure, such as to property owners, government agencies, or by court order. The Department of Education is authorized to adopt rules to implement these requirements.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1492&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R