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This bill enacts Alyssa's Law, which requires public and chartered nonpublic schools to implement a wearable panic alert system beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The law mandates that each school facility must have a panic alert system capable of integrating with local 9-1-1 infrastructure to transmit emergency calls and initiate a campus-wide lockdown notification. Every staff member must be provided with a wearable panic alert device that allows immediate contact with local emergency response agencies. Schools must also ensure that personnel receive annual training on the proper use of these devices and coordinate with local law enforcement to establish appropriate security data access protocols. The bill includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of security-related information and allocates $25 million in the first fiscal year to reimburse schools for the costs of implementing these safety measures. The legislation aims to enhance school safety by providing a quick and direct method for alerting authorities during potential emergency situations.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb105