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HB 2900

SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Nabeela Syed

Requires all Illinois public K–12 schools to implement a mobile panic alert system (Alyssa’s Alert) by 2026–27, integrated with 911/PSAP for real-time responder coordination.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2900

Summary — HB 2900 (Mobile Panic Alert System Act / "Alyssa’s Law")

Note on source materials: The materials provided included text fragments from two different bills (an Illinois “Mobile Panic Alert System Act” and unrelated Arizona amendments to health care appeal statutes). This summary focuses on the Mobile Panic Alert System Act (the Illinois HB 2900 as introduced by Rep. Nabeela Syed), which matches the bill title "SCH‑MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM."

Purpose / Intent

Require every public school (including charter schools) in Illinois to implement a mobile panic alert system—branded in the bill as “Alyssa’s Alert”—to improve real‑time coordination among first responder agencies during school security emergencies.

Key provisions

  • School requirement: Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, each public school must implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency‑services technologies and ensuring real‑time coordination among multiple first responder agencies.
  • Integration with 9‑1‑1 infrastructure: The system must integrate with local public safety answering point (PSAP) infrastructure to transmit both 9‑1‑1 calls and mobile activations.
  • Flexibility: School districts may implement additional strategies or systems beyond the core mobile panic alert requirement to enhance coordination in school security emergencies.
  • State procurement: For FY2026, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) must issue a competitive solicitation to contract for a mobile panic alert system that may be available for use by each school district. ISBE must consult with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in developing this solicitation.
  • Conforming change: The School Code (Charter Schools Law) is amended to make charter schools subject to the same requirement.
  • Short title and effective date: The Act may be cited as the Mobile Panic Alert System Act (Alyssa’s Law). Effective January 1, 2026.

Who would be affected

  • All public K–12 schools in Illinois, including charter schools (districts must implement the system beginning 2026–27).
  • Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois State Police, and IEMA (in planning/procurement /consultation roles).
  • Local PSAPs and first responder agencies (must receive transmissions and coordinate using the system).
  • School staff and students (operationally affected by system deployment, protocols, training).

Implementation timeline & process

  • Effective date of the Act: January 1, 2026.
  • ISBE must issue a competitive solicitation in FY2026 to procure a system option districts may use.
  • Schools must have systems in place starting the 2026–2027 school year.

Fiscal and operational considerations

  • The bill does not specify direct state funding or a reimbursement mechanism for districts’ costs to procure, install, maintain, or train staff on systems.
  • The ISBE procurement could provide a statewide contract option to lower per‑district costs, but local capital and operating expenses and integration work (with PSAPs, IT, training) are likely.
  • The bill’s summary materials include a note that the act “may require reimbursement” (state mandates), suggesting possible fiscal implications that would need to be resolved during budget/committee review.

Bill status & sponsorship (as provided)

  • Illinois HB 2900 introduced 2/6/2025 by Rep. Nabeela Syed (primary). Listed effective date Jan 1, 2026.
  • Sponsors listed in the mixed materials include several members from a separate state (Arizona); the primary Illinois sponsor is Rep. Nabeela Syed.

Additional notes

  • The provided packet contained unrelated Arizona statutory amendments concerning utilization review/health care appeals. These are not part of the Illinois Mobile Panic Alert System Act and are unrelated to the school security provisions summarized above.
  • The bill as introduced focuses on requirement and procurement but omits specifics on funding, technical standards, enforcement, or training requirements; those details would typically be addressed during committee markups or implementing rules.

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

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