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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
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, providing for panic alerts. This act may be referred to as Alyssa's Law.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Alyssa's Law, requires all public school buildings in Pennsylvania to be equipped with a panic alert system for school security emergencies like non-fire evacuations, lockdowns, or active shooter situations. The panic alert system must be directly linked to local law enforcement first responders and immediately transmit a signal upon activation. The bill defines a "panic alert" as a silent security system notification that can be manually activated through a device like a mobile app, wired or wireless panic button, intended to communicate a life-threatening emergency requiring law enforcement response. The term "public school building" is broadly defined to include all locations where students are present during the school day, such as campus buildings where instruction takes place. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving schools time to implement the required panic alert systems and ensure they are properly connected to local law enforcement agencies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Art Haywood (D)*,
Rosemary Brown (R),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 04/02/2025)
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