Why is it Called Alyssa's Law?
Alyssa Alhadeff was a 14-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Parkland Florida. She was a victim on February 14, 2018, when a former student killed 17 people in a mass school shooting.
Alyssa’s mother, Lori Alhadeff founded a nonprofit organization, Make Our Schools Safe, which is aimed at providing safety features tailored to the specific needs of schools. With her help, the legislation was expedited in the wake of the tragedy and the final version of the law was named in Alyssa’s memory.
Alyssa's Law Requirements
Alyssa’s Law refers to state legislation addressing panic-alert technology and emergency communication in schools. Requirements vary: some states mandate installation, while others establish standards, funding programs, local options, or planning requirements.
States Impacted by Alyssa's Law
Confirmed States
- New Jersey - February 6, 2019
(A764) - Florida - June 30, 2020
(CS/CS/SB 70) - New York - June 23, 2022
(Senate Bill S7132A) - Texas - May 5, 2023
(HB204, HB669, SB838) - Tennessee - May 10, 2023
(HB0322, SB0274)
Pending States
The Following Bills Have Been Introduced at the Federal Level:
ALYSSA Act
H.R.4606
Introduced: 10/04/2019
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
[D-NJ-5]
School Violence Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2019
H.R.3665
Introduced: 07/10/2019
Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams
[R-TX-25]
Safer Schools Act of 2021
H.R.2717
Introduced: 04/21/2021
Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams
[R-TX-25]
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