Signal Illinois signs Alyssa's Law requiring school panic alert system consideration

Summary

Illinois's governor signed House Bill 5107, known as Alyssa's Law, to strengthen school safety. The law requires school districts and private schools across the state to consider adding mobile panic alert systems to their emergency response plans. This requirement must be in place before the start of the 2028 to 2029 school year. The legislation places particular emphasis on compatibility with 911 systems, aiming to let staff communicate immediately with first responders during an emergency. The intent is to equip schools with a way to connect quickly with outside emergency personnel when a crisis occurs.