What is Alyssa’s Law?
Advocacy Born from Tragedy
In life-threatening school emergencies, every second counts. A delayed response can mean the difference between life and death, something Alyssa’s Law creators unfortunately know all too well.
The bill was created and named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student who tragically lost her life in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Determined to turn their grief into action, Alyssa’s parents, particularly her mother, Lori Alhadeff, became strong advocates for school safety improvements, collaborating with lawmakers to draft Alyssa’s Law.
Through Alyssa’s Law, they hope to significantly reduce law enforcement response times to life-threatening incidents, improving outcomes and preventing other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
Standard Alyssa’s Law Requirements
Panic Buttons Solution
Must be able to silently and discreetly activate the panic button.
Notify Law Enforcement
Panic activations must notify law enforcement officials directly.
Notify Staff and Students
Panic activations must activate emergency communication systems.
Alyssa's Law Legislative Action Across the Nation
Even if your state hasn’t passed Alyssa’s Law yet, implementing it as part of your school’s safety plan is a proactive step toward stronger emergency response. States like Oregon, Georgia and Massachusetts have been working toward passing this legislation for years and more states are quickly following suit.
Alyssa’s Law ensures a rapid, technology-driven response to emergencies—saving lives when every second counts. By integrating this requirement into your safety strategy now, your school demonstrates a commitment to protecting students and staff while staying ahead of evolving state regulations.
Alyssa’s Law Compliance by State
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Michigan
Montana
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
Related Federal Legislation
Alyssa Act
First introduced by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) in 2019, the ALYSSA Act continues its journey through the U.S. House of Representatives. The act mandates and funds silent panic alarms for all schools across the U.S. There has been no movement since July 27, 2023, when it was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Safer Schools Act
The Safer Schools Act (H.R.2618) was first introduced by Representative Roger Williams (R-TX) in 2023. H.R.3618 aims to create a grant program to help public schools conduct independent facility security risk assessments and implement hard security improvements - prioritizing schools that have experienced violent incidents. This bill has not made any progress since April 24, 2023, when it was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Federal Funding Opportunities
There are several federal funding opportunities for school safety initiative. Some of the initiatives include:
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