Alyssa’s Law Advances in Connecticut: A New Chapter in School Safety
Connecticut is the latest state to prioritize the implementation of modern safety tools in school districts statewide. Alyssa’s Law, which requires silent panic alarms in K-12 schools, officially passed through the state legislature and is now on its way to Governor Ned Lamont’s desk for his signature. Once signed, public schools across Connecticut will be required to install silent panic alert systems that can quickly and discreetly notify law enforcement and administrators during emergencies. It’s a move designed to dramatically reduce response times during critical incidents within schools.
Alyssa’s Law is named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the 17 victims of the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting. The law addresses a critical need in school security: faster, more effective emergency communication between school staff and first responders.
Funding Support Through Connecticut’s School Safety Grants
To help schools meet the requirements of Alyssa’s Law, Connecticut will offer support through its School Security Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program. This funding can help cover the cost of safety upgrades like panic buttons, emergency response communication systems, personal alert devices, and training for staff. Public schools, charter schools, and even licensed preschools are eligible to apply. The amount each school receives depends on factors like district need and safety assessments done with local law enforcement. It’s a smart way for districts to ease the financial burden of implementing these life-saving tools while staying compliant with new mandates.
Meeting New Compliance Standards with 911Cellular
Schools don’t need to navigate these new requirements alone. With over a decade of experience, 911Cellular’s scalable, customizable solutions not only help schools easily meet compliance requirements but also help dispatchers provide swift, more informed responses during school lockdowns, active shooter incidents, and other emergencies.
Our solutions include:
Wearable Panic Buttons: Discreet and powerful with real-time location tracking, audio streaming, three customizable alert types, and haptic feedback. No new installations are needed, as our wearables run on existing Wi-Fi or BLE beacons.
Computer Panic Buttons: Instantly call for help with a keystroke or click. Features include incident type selection and audio/video streaming to responders.
Wall-Mounted Panic Buttons: Ideal for common areas like hallways, cafeterias, and offices, our mounted buttons provide fast, accessible protection wherever it’s needed.
Mobile Safety App: Staff can activate silent alerts from phones, smartwatches, or paired Bluetooth panic buttons, select incident types to specify what threat they are facing and stream audio and video to dispatchers. Additionally, our mobile safety apps provide proactive safety features and the ability to white-label the software to match your school’s branding.
Whether staff members are in the classroom, on the playground, or in a hallway, help is never more than a button-press away with 911Cellular.
A Proven, Scalable System for Schools
911Cellular is already trusted by schools and districts across the country to deliver life-saving technology that’s easy to implement, intuitive to use, and scalable for campuses of all sizes. As Connecticut moves to enforce Alyssa’s Law, schools will need proven partners who understand the technology— and the stakes.
If your district is looking to get ahead of the requirements and ensure full compliance with Connecticut’s version of Alyssa’s Law, now is the time to start planning. 911Cellular is ready to help with expert guidance, fast deployment, and solutions tailored to your school environment. Contact us today to schedule a demo with one of our experts.
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