THE GIRL BEHIND THE LAW
Alyssa Alhadeff was 14-years-old when she was killed in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She was "bright, energetic, happy, athletic - a pure ray of sunshine who lit up every room with her warm smile."
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Her parents created MAKE OUR SCHOOLS SAFE and from that, Alyssa's Law was born.
WHAT IS ALYSSA'S LAW?
Alyssa's Law requires all school districts in Oklahoma, Texas, and six other states to implement a mobile panic alert system to improve communication with first responders during an emergency.
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The alert system must provide floor plans, caller location, and real-time updates to first responders during an emergency. And it must automatically alert designated school personnel of the emergency through text, phone call, app, or other tech.
IS YOUR SCHOOL READY FOR ALYSSA'S LAW?
Schedule a time to review your current setup and explore how we can enhance your safety systems to stay ahead of these new regulations.
TEXAS REQUIREMENTS
Alyssa’s Law will mandate that Texas schools have emergency alert systems that are designed to prepare, prevent, and protect students and staff. The following elements are required:
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Administrative access to essential information
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A silent panic alarm system
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Real-time communication with first responders
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Two-way communication with users
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A panic button in every classroom
OKLAHOMA REQUIREMENTS
Alyssa’s Law requires Oklahoma schools to implement an emergency alert system designed to anticipate, prevent, and protect students and staff in the event of a life-threatening emergency. The system must include the following components for effective emergency response:
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Automatic alerts sent to designated school personnel during emergencies, triggered by smartphone applications, phone calls, text messages, or other technologies.
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Provision of critical situational information to emergency responders when 911 calls are made.
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Real-time communication between designated school personnel and emergency responders to ensure situational updates are shared promptly.