Bill > SF4630

This bill, known as "Alyssa's Law," requires all schools in Minnesota, including independent or special school districts, charter schools, and defined nonpublic schools, to implement a wearable panic alert system in every school facility by the 2026-2027 school year. This system must be able to send 911 calls and mobile alerts to local public safety answering points, which are the primary dispatch centers for emergency services, and trigger a campus-wide lockdown notification. Schools must provide each staff member with a wearable device that allows for immediate contact with emergency responders. Additionally, schools are mandated to train all personnel on the proper use of these devices annually and ensure that local law enforcement agencies have authorized access to security information within the school facility, such as camera feeds, maps, and access control data, while the school retains ownership of this information. The bill also appropriates funds to the Department of Education to reimburse schools for the costs associated with implementing these panic alert systems.