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Bixby Public Schools
Bixby Public Schools is using HeyHQ to manage critical issues like Active Assailant, and also improve their response to lower tier issues, like medical, facilities and operational
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Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana Unified School District is one of the largest Districts in California and uses HeyHQ to reduce their Active Shooter response time from 5-7 minutes to less than one second
School Safety Legislation Overview
Current & Proposed K-12 School Safety Bills and Laws
States nationwide are actively proposing and enacting legislation to address the multifaceted needs of school safety. These laws encompass various critical elements, including school safety drills, family reunification plans, and emergency response tools.
Discover more about these important measures below.
Alyssa’s Law
Alyssa’s Law requires all public schools to install silent panic alarms that directly connect to law enforcement. The law was named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a student who lost her life in the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018. The goal of Alyssa’s Law is to provide a quick and direct way for schools to notify law enforcement in the event of an emergency, such as an active shooter or other crisis.
Alyssa's Law implementation across the United States (States passed as of October, 2024):
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(February 6, 2019) First state to pass
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(June 30, 2020) Alert Systems in Public Schools (CS/CS/SB 70)
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(June 23, 2022) Authorizes school boards to include information regarding the installation of a panic alarm system in any school in the district in the district-wide safety plan (Senate Bill S7132A)
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(April 10, 2024) Governor Cox signs school panic alarm legislation, Utah becomes sixth state to pass law. (H.B. 84, Line 1982 - Section 53G-8-805, HB HB0084S05, HB-SUB-5 Summary)
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Alyssa’s Law PASSED in the state of Washington in May, 2025. (SB 5004)
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Alyssa’s Law PASSED in the state of Oregon in May, 2025. (HB 3101, Grant in Oregon, HB 3083)
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SB 1216 has officially PASSED! While it’s not Alyssa’s Law yet, this is a critical step forward—the new legislation makes panic alarms and emergency response systems eligible for funding through the School Security Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program. This means Connecticut schools can now tap into $20 million in unallocated funds (as of March 1, 2025). (SB 846, SB 1216)
States With Pending Alyssa’s Law Legislation:
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Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Mississippi in May, 2025.
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Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Arkansas. (HB1492)
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Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Kentucky. (HB 14)
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Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Maine. (LD 808)
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A bill was scheduled for a joint hearing September 2023. (Bill H.3881)
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Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of Missouri. (SB 781)
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Alyssa’s Law was introduced by Senator Tony Vargas of Omaha (LB1156).
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Alyssa’s Law is currently In progress in the state of Ohio. (SB313)
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Being introduced by Senator Art Haywood and Sen. Tracy Pennycuick 2023-2024.
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Alyssa’s Law is currently in progress in the state of South Carolina. (HB 3258)
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STOP School Violence Act
The Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act provides grants to states and school districts to implement evidence-based programs and strategies to prevent school violence. This includes funding for things like:
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Funding supports the development of systems that identify and assess potential threats before they escalate. These systems involve collaboration between school staff, mental health professionals, and law enforcement to create a proactive approach to safety.
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Enables students, parents, and community members to report concerns anonymously through hotlines, mobile apps, or online portals. This fosters a culture of safety by encouraging reporting without fear of retaliation.
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Provides resources for training school staff and students in recognizing warning signs of violence, effective communication during emergencies, and techniques to de-escalate potentially harmful situations.
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Allocates funds for physical security improvements, such as reinforced doors, security cameras, metal detectors, and secure entry systems to enhance the safety of school facilities.
Recognized as an official, state-approved vendor for school safety technology in the following states:
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Oklahoma HB4073
Oklahoma HB 4073 Alyssa’s Law requires all public schools to install panic alarms that directly connect to law enforcement by 2025. The goal of Alyssa’s Law is to provide a quick and direct way for schools to notify law enforcement in the event of an emergency, such as an active shooter or other crisis.
Texas HB3
Texas HB3 aims to enhance school safety and security in schools throughout the state. HB3 went into effect on September 1, 2023. The legislation provides an annual allotment of $15,000 per campus for school safety and security improvements, which includes panic alert technology. The language of the bill is intentionally technology-agnostic, indicating that technology that is eligible for funding can include solutions such as silent panic alert devices, two-way radios, or wireless internet booster equipment. This includes software-based panic alert solutions.
Florida HP 1421
In March 2022, the Florida legislature approved updates to the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act. The bill was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis June 7, 2022. There are many updates to the 2018 bill, including new safety drill, family reunification and mental health considerations:
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Previously, the school board’s emergency policies and procedures defined how the school conducted emergency drills. With the updated law, the State Board of Education (SBE) will now be responsible for setting the timing and frequency of these drills.
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The updated law now requires the Office of Safe Schools (OSS) to create a model family reunification plan for childcare facilities, K-12 schools, and postsecondary institutions. The OSS will also confirm that each district has adopted a plan for their schools.
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One reporting method is school environmental safety incident reporting (SESIR). updates to the bill require that the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) publish the most recently available SESIR, accountability, and performance data in a format that can be easily understood.
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The updates to the bill require that all safe-school officers must complete mental health crisis intervention training, not just School Resource Officers (SROs).
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The DOE partners with a national organization to provide training to school personnel. The updated bill requires that school districts annually certify, beginning July 1, 2023, that at least 80% of school staff received the training.
Washington House Bill 1941
Passed March 18, 2022, and went into effect on June 9, 2022
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Schools must have:
A School Safety Plan.
A Student-Family Reunification Plan.
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Schools should consider how facilities can be utilized as:
Community Assistance Centers.
Shelters during natural disasters or communitywide emergencies.
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Schools located in lahars or tsunami zones must:
Conduct Earthquake Drills.
Conduct Pedestrian Evacuation Drills.
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Drills involving live simulations or reenactments must:
Be Trauma-Informed.
Be Developmentally Appropriate.
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Schools must:
Conduct At Least One Safety-Related Drill Each Month.
Alert Students, Teachers, and Staff before each drill.
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Drills must include training on responses for:
Shelter-in-Place.
Lockdown.
Evacuation.
Tennessee Strong School Safety Law
Allocates $230 million for school safety enhancements
Requires locked exterior doors when students are present
Mandates secure visitor entry vestibules in new school buildings