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Alyssa’s Law
Making Schools Safer Every Day
CENTEGIX | Education
Alyssa’s Law
Making Schools Safer Every Day
What is Alyssa’s Law?
Alyssa’s Law is legislation that requires public elementary and secondary schools to be equipped with “silent panic alarms directly linked to law enforcement.” The law is named in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victim Alyssa Alhadeff.
The purpose of Alyssa’s Law is to decrease the time it takes for first responders to arrive at an emergency situation—whether it’s a shooting, a natural disaster, or any other unforeseen event.
Alyssa Alhadeff
Where is Alyssa’s Law Being Implemented?
Alyssa’s Law has passed in several states: New Jersey in February 2019, Florida in June 2020, New York in June 2022, Texas and Tennessee in May 2023, Utah in March 2024, and Oklahoma in May 2024.
Lawmakers in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Virginia have introduced Alyssa’s Law for consideration. Alyssa’s Law has also been introduced on the federal level.
Alyssa’s Law Requirements
Alyssa’s Law aims to improve law enforcement response time to life-threatening emergencies in schools. The legislation requires “the installation of silent panic alarms that are directly linked to law enforcement, so in case of any emergency they will get on the scene as quickly as possible, take down a threat and triage any victims.”
Districts seeking to comply with Alyssa’s Law must therefore invest in everyday safety solutions that improve emergency response times. Because in an emergency, every second matters.
Florida
On June 30, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Alyssa’s Law (SB-70) into law.
New Jersey
On February 6, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed NJ A764, also known as Alyssa’s Law.
New York
On June 23, 2022, New York passed Senate Bill S7132B, also referred to as Alyssa’s Law, authorizing school boards to “include information regarding the installation of a panic alarm system” when districts are revisiting their school safety plans.
Oklahoma
In May 2024, H.B. 4073—Alyssa’s Law—was passed by the Oklahoma legislature.
Tennessee
On May 10, 2023, House Bill 0322 was signed into law. Included in the bill was a mandate for Alyssa’s Law. It requires that school safety teams must consider incorporating a mobile panic alert system into their safety plans.
Texas
On May 5, 2023, Governor Abbott signed SB 838/HB 669 into law, requiring silent panic alert technology in classrooms beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
Utah
In December 2023, Rep. Ryan Wilcox, R-Ogden introduced school safety legislation HB 84, requiring panic alert devices, among other things, in Utah schools.
In March 2024, HB 84 passed.
Alabama
House Bill 216, also known as Alyssa’s Law, was introduced in the Alabama legislature in February 2024.
Arizona
For the state of Arizona, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representatives Hernandez D. Chavez of Espinoza and Hernandez A. Payne of Sierra.
Georgia
SB 32, also known as Alyssa’s Law, was introduced in the Georgia legislature in early 2023.
Massachusetts
In April 2023, Representative Vaughn of Wrentham introduced Bill H.3881, which if enacted would require all schools to have “at least one silent panic alarm for use in a life-threatening or emergency situation requiring immediate response from law enforcement, including but not limited to an active shooter situation, lockdown, or armed or unarmed intruder on school grounds. The alarm shall be directly linked to local law enforcement and shall immediately transmit a signal or message to such authorities upon activation.”
Michigan
Michigan Rep. Brenda Carter introduced Alyssa’s Law legislation in May 2023.
Nebraska
For the state of Nebraska, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Senator Tony Vargas of Omaha LB1156.
Ohio
In September 2024, the Ohio Senate introduced Senate Bill 313, also known as Alyssa’s Law. If enacted, it would require public and chartered nonpublic schools to implement a wearable panic alert system.
The wearable panic alert system would be required to “be capable of integrating with local public safety answering point infrastructure to transmit 9-1-1 calls and mobile activations and initiating a campus-wide lockdown notification.”
Oregon
For Oregon, Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representative Emerson Levy, HB 3101.
Pennsylvania
Two bills supporting Alyssa’s Law were introduced in Pennsylvania in December 2023, one in the Senate and one in the House. Sens. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, and Tracy Pennycuick, R-Red Hill, introduced the legislation in the state Senate. House Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, D-Wyomissing, Justin Fleming, D-Harrisburg, and Kyle Donahue, D-Scranton, are carrying the measure in the state House.
Virginia
Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Representative Timothy V. Anderson for Virginia in HB 1125.
Federal
In July 2023, Representative Joshua Gottheimer (D-NJ) and other Congressional leaders introduced the Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert (ALYSSA) Act. The legislation requires public schools across America to provide all classrooms with silent panic alarm technology. This legislation has not yet passed.
CENTEGIX’s CrisisAlert Achieves Alyssa’s Law Compliance
CrisisAlert technology is designed to improve communication with first responders, empower staff members to request assistance, and make school buildings more secure. The CENTEGIX CrisisAlert safety solution fulfills the purpose of Alyssa’s law: to decrease emergency response times, saving lives and creating a culture of safety in schools.
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert™ Features Include:
- a mobile panic alert system
- connections to diverse emergency services technologies
- real-time coordination among multiple first responder agencies, including county, local, and on-site responders
- integration with local public safety answering points to transmit 911 calls and mobile activations
Unlike safety solutions that rely on mobile-based apps, CrisisAlert features a wearable panic button that enables staff to request assistance from anywhere on campus. CrisisAlert technology does not require cellular or Wi-Fi service to initiate a safety alert; it is reliable and functional in any emergency.
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert’s Innovative Technology Delivers:
100% coverage of all indoor spaces and outdoor areas
Location accuracy to the floor- and room-level
Wearable panic buttons to empower every staff member—not just teachers
Audio and visual alert notifications, including lighted strobes and desktop screen takeovers
Integration with intercoms
CENTEGIX meets the rapid communication needs of school leaders that include responding to crisis events and the emergencies that happen in schools. Our highest priority is keeping our Eagle students and staff safe, and this is another step in protecting and fortifying our schools.
We didn’t want to go with a system that would ask our teachers to download an app or have to fumble through a phone or have to run to a panic alert button. The CrisisAlert system is a really small device; it’s wearable… and it’s inconspicuous.
Our previous mobile app didn’t work because there were simply too many places on campus where the service was unavailable. We switched to CENTEGIX because there was nothing else that compared in terms of complete campus coverage and ease of use.
Funding for School Safety Solutions
To comply with Alyssa’s Law, state governments have made grant money available to school districts. Funding requirements and resources vary by state.
On the federal level, the U.S. Department of Justice’s School Violence Prevention Program provides funding for school safety solutions. The same is true of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s STOP School Violence Grant Program, which can be used to implement training, purchase technological safety solutions, and execute school safety strategies.
Funds have been used to upgrade school safety features, including but not limited to:
- purchasing panic alarm systems
- replacing or enhancing doors and windows
- purchasing access control systems
- improving perimeter security
The CENTEGIX CrisisAlert solution enables schools to achieve the measures specified in Alyssa’s Law, and its many features align with different states’ school safety standards. CENTEGIX’s multilayered approach to school safety provides campus-wide coverage and swift communication with emergency responders whose intervention can save lives.
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert’s innovative technology empowers and protects school staff and students. Discover how CrisisAlert can help your district achieve compliance with Alyssa’s Law and shorten emergency response times by connecting with a CENTEGIX specialist today.
CENTEGIX Life-Saving Stories
Life Saved at West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College has experienced numerous medical emergencies where the CrisisAlert system proved invaluable, including an incident where a staff member fell ill and became incapacitated in her office. With her CrisisAlert badge, she was able to request help before losing consciousness. Hear Chief Perry share how the incident unfolded.
CrisisAlert Helps Save a Life at Brantley County Schools
One teacher’s quick-thinking and use of CrisisAlert got help to the scene quickly during a medical emergency and resulted in a life being saved at Brantley County Schools in Nahunta, GA. Hear Superintendent Dr. Kim Morgan share how the event unfolded.
School Day Student Cardiac Arrest
Earlier this year, a student at Avon Park High School in Avon Park, FL, collapsed after sudden cardiac arrest. Quick thinking and use of the CENTEGIX CrisisAlert badge was used to get help to the scene within two minutes. Read the full news story here.
Child’s Life Saved Due to Teacher’s Quick Thinking and Use of CrisisAlert Badge
One teacher’s quick-thinking and use of CrisisAlert got help to the scene quickly during a medical emergency and resulted in a life being saved at Brantley County Schools in Nahunta, GA. Hear Superintendent Dr. Kim Morgan share how the event unfolded.
Schedule a Demo to Learn How CrisisAlert Can Help You Meet Alyssa’s Law Requirements
“We partnered with CrisisAlert to give each and every one of our employees the ability to call for help anytime anywhere when they are on one of our campuses. For a 30-year law enforcement professional, we call that a force multiplier, with this technology in the hands of over 25,000 employees, that gives me 25,000 sets of eyes to help keep the campus safe.”
Chief John Newman
Director of Safety & Security
Hillsborough County Schools
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Alyssa’s Law News
Michigan Rep. Brenda Carter Introduces Alyssa's Law
State Rep. Brenda Carter has taken up Alyssa’s law, which would require schools to install panic alert systems to rapidly initiate lockdowns and alert the authorities if adopted in Michigan.
Tennessee Passes Alyssa's Law
Tennessee legislators recently passed Alyssa’s Law, a law that encourages schools to equip all classrooms with panic buttons. Now it heads to Governor Bill Lee’s desk, where he is expected to sign it. Learn more about the story in this video.
CENTEGIX Applauds Texas after Alyssa’s Law Officially Enacted
Texas becomes the fifth state to pass Alyssa’s law. Texas requires all schools to have silent panic alarm technology.
Leading School Safety Provider Applauds Introduction of ALYSSA Act
CENTEGIX commended Rep. Joshua Gottheimer (D-NJ) and other Congressional leaders for their introduction of the Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act.
CENTEGIX Applauds Utah Passage of Alyssa’s Law
CENETGIX commended the Utah Legislature following the signing of Alyssa’s Law, which will require Utah public and charter schools to have emergency communication systems.
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