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Governor signs Alyssa’s Law requiring schools to coordinate emergency alert systems with 911

Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions · May 19, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 5004, known as Alyssa's Law, was signed to require school districts to work with 911 centers, law enforcement and school safety staff on systems such as panic buttons, video/audio access and remote door access. Laurie Alhadeff, mother of Alyssa Alhadeff, spoke about the law’s lifesaving potential.

The Governor signed Senate Bill 5004 — known in many states as Alyssa’s Law — directing school districts to coordinate with 911 centers, law enforcement and school safety staff to develop and update systems to respond to threats and emergencies.

State Senator Nikki Torres was introduced as the…

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