Bill > A09290

This bill requires all school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in New York to install silent alarms in every classroom, defining a "silent alarm" as a security system with a button that alerts local law enforcement and school administrators to an emergency situation without making an audible sound. The silent alarm must be installed in a location that is easily accessible to teachers. The bill applies to all types of schools, including the New York City school district and boards of cooperative educational services, and is designed to provide a quick and discreet method for educators to signal potential threats or emergencies without drawing immediate attention in the classroom. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage, mandating schools to implement these silent alarm systems as soon as possible to enhance school safety.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9290