SB 1733 - This act establishes "Alyssa's Law" and requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement wearable panic alert technology and critical incident response mapping. Beginning with the 2027-28 school year and continuing in all subsequent school years, each LEA shall provide each staff person with a wearable panic alert device. The device shall allow for immediate contact with local emergency response agencies, shall be capable of initiating a campus-wide emergency notification, such as a lockdown, and shall include certain other features specified in the act. Upon activation of an alert, the wearable panic alert system shall provide accurate location information at the room and floor level inside the facility and other areas that are part of the school grounds, such as parking lots and playgrounds. Before the school year begins, all school building personnel shall receive training on the emergency protocols and appropriate use of the panic alert device. Additionally, each LEA shall ensure, before the school year begins, that emergency response mapping is made available by the provider of the wearable panic alert device, at no cost to the LEA, to local first responder agencies. Emergency response maps shall be compatible with security software used by the school, be oriented true north, be overlaid on school floor plans, contain site-specific labeling that matches the structure of school buildings, be capable of managing electronic asset tags, have the ability to provide real time updates to changes to the physical structure of buildings, and have ownership retained by the LEA, as provided in the act. An LEA shall ensure all security data are accessible by a local law enforcement agency and coordinate with a local law enforcement agency to establish appropriate access protocols. Any records relating directly to the physical security or fire safety of the school facility or revealing security or fire safety systems held by a local educational agency are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Missouri Sunshine Law. Such records may, however, be disclosed to the owner or leaseholder of the school building; as required in furtherance of the LEA's official duties and responsibilities; to another agency in furtherance of that agency's official duties; or upon a showing of good cause before a court of competent jurisdiction. This act is similar to a provision in HCS/HB 3174 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Gregory

Missouri schools must deploy wearable panic buttons and detailed emergency maps to improve response times during critical incidents on campus.

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Legislative bill overview

SB 1733 mandates that Missouri school districts install and maintain wearable panic alert systems (such as buttons or devices that alert authorities to emergencies) and create detailed critical incident response maps. The bill requires schools to implement these safety technologies as part of their emergency preparedness protocols.

Why is this important

School safety is a recurring policy concern following mass casualty incidents at educational facilities. These tools aim to reduce response times during active threats by enabling faster emergency alerts and providing first responders with facility layout information, potentially saving lives during critical situations.

Potential points of contention

Cost and burden: Implementation and maintenance of wearable technology systems impose significant financial costs on school districts, particularly in under-resourced areas, raising questions about who bears this expense and whether adequate funding is provided

Effectiveness questions: Limited empirical evidence demonstrates that wearable panic systems meaningfully improve outcomes compared to existing emergency protocols; some security experts debate whether they create false confidence in response capabilities

Privacy and civil liberties: Monitoring wearable devices could raise concerns about student and staff tracking, data collection, and privacy rights, especially regarding how alert data is stored and shared

Implementation variability: The bill's effectiveness depends heavily on proper staff training, regular system testing, and coordination with local law enforcement—areas where execution often falls short across districts