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PA HB634
PA HB634In school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to expand the responsibilities of school safety and security coordinators by requiring them to consider the implementation of a panic alarm system when reviewing school safety policies and procedures. The bill specifically defines a "panic alarm system" as a silent security system that can be manually activated through various means (such as a wired or wireless button, mobile or computer application) designed to signal a life-threatening or emergency situation. The panic alarm would trigger a response from local law enforcement, or in municipalities without a police department, to a location designated by the Pennsylvania State Police. This addition aims to enhance school safety by providing a mechanism for quickly alerting authorities during critical incidents. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving schools and coordinators time to understand and prepare for the new requirement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Amen Brown (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Lindsay Powell (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Last Action
Communications & Technology (h) Hearing (09:30:00 11/17/2025 Room 515 Irvis Office) (on 11/17/2025)
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