The University Place superintendent informed the board on Tuesday that the district already has most of the infrastructure the state now requires under 'Alyssa's Law' and will report its compliance to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on Oct. 1.

"Alyssa's Law ... is really focused on connecting to law enforcement and making sure that should there be an incident at a school, that the school can respond appropriately," the Superintendent said, noting the law requires one of five specific components and that University Place has implemented nearly all of them.

The superintendent listed the components and the district's status: a panic or alert button system integrated into the intercom (in place); live video feed accessible to law enforcement and school personnel (in place); live audio feed (not implemented in school buildings but present on the district's buses); remote control access to doors (installed as part of prior capital levies); and live, interactive two‑way communication (internal radio systems in use).

On funding, a board member asked whether the state mandate would come with state funding. The Superintendent replied that the district’s current systems are funded with local levy dollars and that "I do not believe that there'll be any funding support for University Place to maintain that. Unfortunately, like many state laws, the funding part of it kind of comes later and is not necessarily clear." The superintendent noted grants may be available for districts that lack local resources.

The superintendent emphasized that physical systems alone are "necessary, but they are not sufficient, to keep our kids safe," and described school climate, adult‑student relationships and secure firearm storage at home as part of a broader safety strategy.

The board did not take formal action on Alyssa's Law at the meeting; the superintendent said the district will complete the required OSPI compliance reporting on Oct. 1.