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HB 3240

SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Brad Fritts

Requires every public school in Illinois to implement a interoperable mobile panic alert system (“Alyssa’s Alert”) for real-time multi-agency emergency coordination, starting 2026-

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3240

Summary — HB 3240: Mobile Panic Alert System (Alyssa's Law)

Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Introduced: Feb 18, 2025 (filed Feb 24, 2025) — Passed the House Apr 25, 2025
Companion bill: SB 2671
Effective date (if enacted): January 1, 2026

Purpose / Intent

Establish a statewide requirement and grant program to equip Illinois public schools (including charter schools) with interoperable mobile panic alert technology — referred to in the bill as “Alyssa’s Alert” — to improve real‑time coordination among multiple first responder agencies during school emergencies.

Key provisions

  • Requires each public school, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency services technologies and ensuring real‑time coordination among multiple first responder agencies.
  • The system must integrate with local public safety answering point (PSAP) infrastructure to transmit 9‑1‑1 calls and mobile activations.
  • Permits school districts to implement additional strategies or systems beyond the minimum requirements.
  • For FY2026, directs the State Board of Education (ISBE) to issue a competitive solicitation to contract for a mobile panic alert system that school districts may use; ISBE must consult with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in developing the solicitation.
  • Establishes (subject to appropriation) the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Program, administered by ISBE, to reimburse school districts for the cost of complying with the Act.
  • Creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund as a special fund in the State treasury (added to the State Finance Act as 30 ILCS 105/5.1030).
  • Amends the School Code (Charter Schools Law) and the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

Who is affected

  • All public schools in Illinois, including charter schools (required to meet the non‑curricular health and safety requirement).
  • School districts and charter school governing bodies (implementation, procurement, and potential administrative duties).
  • Local PSAPs and first responder agencies (integration/interoperability with the alert system).
  • State agencies: ISBE, Illinois State Police, and IEMA (consultation, procurement, and grant administration).

Timeline & procedure

  • Competitive solicitation to be issued in FY2026.
  • Systems must be implemented by the 2026–2027 school year.
  • Grants available only if funds are appropriated to the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund.
  • Bill passed the House (Apr 25, 2025) and was re‑referred under Rule 19(a) to the Rules Committee; further action in the Senate (or concurrence if amended) would be required for enactment.

Fiscal considerations / potential impact

  • Costs to procure and deploy interoperable panic alert systems may be substantial; reimbursement depends on legislative appropriations to the new grant fund.
  • The bill’s header notes the act may require state reimbursement of mandated costs (State Mandates: ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT).
  • Expected benefits include faster, coordinated first‑responder notification and potentially improved school emergency outcomes; specific costs and savings are not specified in the bill text.

For further tracking: monitor ISBE solicitations, appropriations for the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund, and companion SB 2671.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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