
What is Alyssa's Law?
Alyssa’s Law is a school safety initiative focused on improving emergency response through discreet staff alerts and coordinated communication between schools and first responders. Named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, who was killed in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the law reflects her parents Lori and Ilan Alhadeff's dedication to advancing school safety and honoring their daughter’s memory.
Focuses on three core outcomes advocates believe could make the difference during school emergencies:
Rapid Alerting and Response
Reduce confusion by sharing critical information sooner.
Clear, Coordinated Communication
Align responders through shared, real-time communication.
Improved Incident Outcomes
Support informed decisions during emergency response.

Standard Alyssa’s Law Requirements
While requirements vary by state, Alyssa’s Law legislation generally centers on three core capabilities.
Panic Button Solutions
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.

Related Federal Legislation
ALYSSA Act
The ALYSSA Act (Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act) has been reintroduced multiple times at the federal level, most recently in February 2025. The bill would require local educational agencies receiving federal K-12 education funding to ensure schools are equipped with silent panic alert technology.
As of 2026, the ALYSSA Act has been referred to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce and remains under consideration. While it has not yet advanced beyond committee, its reintroduction signals continued federal interest in establishing baseline school safety alerting requirements nationwide.
Safer Schools Act of 2025
The Safer Schools Act of 2025 (H.R. 6683) was introduced in December 2025. This bill would establish a federal grant program to encourage schools to conduct independent facility security risk assessments and make physical security improvements, with priority for schools that have experienced serious safety events. It has been referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Committee on the Judiciary and remains under consideration in the 119th Congress.
Related Federal Legislation
ALYSSA Act
The ALYSSA Act (Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act) was most recently reintroduced in February 2025 and would require federally funded K-12 schools to be equipped with silent panic alert technology. As of 2026, the bill remains under consideration in the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, signaling continued federal interest in national school safety alerting standards.
Safer Schools Act of 2025
The Safer Schools Act of 2025 (H.R. 6683) was introduced in December 2025. This bill would establish a federal grant program to encourage schools to conduct independent facility security risk assessments and make physical security improvements, with priority for schools that have experienced serious safety events. It has been referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Committee on the Judiciary and remains under consideration in the 119th Congress.

An Alyssa’s Law Compliant School Safety Platform
Integrated panic alerts, incident management, and mass communication– like the 911Cellular Safety Platform, ranked #1 by the Florida Department of Education Selection Committee– help schools reduce delays, coordinate responses, and keep students and staff safer.Streamlined Communication
Rapidly notify staff, students, local safety forces, parents, and guardians during an emergency through the channels they use most.
All-in-One Management
With 911Cellular Hub, receive alerts and manage incidents, devices, and reporting– all from one place– easily.
Future-Ready Network
Powered by WiFi, BLE beacons, and LoRaWan, allowing schools to leverage their existing networks now and strengthen or expand as school safety needs evolve.

Need Help Funding Your Safety Improvements?
Explore existing federal funding opportunities that support school safety initiatives, including panic alert technology and emergency response infrastructure. Some of the initiatives include:
COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program
The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) provides funding to support evidence-based school safety measures, including emergency alerting, communication systems, and access control.
Federal Grant Finder Tool
The Federal Grant Finder Tool is a trove of online tools that help school leaders identify relevant federal grant opportunities across agencies.
Education-Related Safety Grants
Education-Related Safety Grants through various U.S. Department of Education and interagency programs include safety-focused funding categories that districts may use to support emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
Alyssa’s Law Compliant Safety Solutions
While panic alert systems can be deployed in many ways, Alyssa’s Law ultimately points toward a more integrated safety approach– one that reduces reliance on manual steps during high-stress moments. The 911Cellular Safety Platform brings panic alerting, incident management, and communication into a single system, helping schools reduce friction between recognizing a threat, requesting help, notifying others, and tracking an incident through resolution.
911Cellular Alert BadgeR+
A discreet, wearable option for calling for help.
911Cellular Alert Mobile+
A mobile safety app with a paired wearable Bluetooth panic button for discreet alert activation.
911Cellular Notify
Deliver timely emergency notifications to your entire organization or targeted groups.
911Cellular Spark
Alert relay device that integrates with existing building systems to initiate configured lockdown actions upon panic activation.
911Cellular Hub
A centralized hub that brings alerts, incident management, and communication into one place for coordinated response.
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