Bill
LC 1521
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1521, Title: Establish Alyssa's law to require mobile panic alert systems in schools, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 16, 2024Pur
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1521, Title: Establish Alyssa's law to require mobile panic alert systems in schools, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 16, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill, known as "Alyssa's Law," is to enhance school safety and emergency response capabilities by requiring the installation of mobile panic alert systems in all public and private schools. The legislation is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting, and aims to provide a direct communication link between schools and law enforcement during critical incidents.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates the installation of mobile panic alert systems in all public and private schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools
- Requires the panic alert systems to be capable of immediately notifying law enforcement and other first responders in the event of an emergency
- Establishes standards and guidelines for the panic alert systems, including minimum functionality and integration with existing school security measures
- Provides funding for the purchase and installation of the panic alert systems, to be allocated from the state's general fund
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students, teachers, and staff in public and private schools would benefit from the enhanced emergency response capabilities provided by the panic alert systems
- School districts and private schools would be responsible for implementing the panic alert systems, which could impact their budgets and operations
- Law enforcement and other first responders would receive faster notification and be able to respond more quickly to emergencies at schools
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill was introduced in the state legislature as a draft (LC) but did not progress further and died in the legislative process.
- No specific timeline or next steps are provided, as the bill did not advance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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