Alyssa’s Law is legislation to improve the response time of law enforcement during emergencies in public schools. It mandates that all public elementary and secondary school buildings be equipped with silent panic alarms that directly notify law enforcement.
Alyssa’s Law
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
While the exact wording can vary from state to state, the foundation of Alyssa’s law requires all public elementary and secondary school buildings to be equipped with a silent panic alarm connected to local law enforcement.
States Impacted by Alyssa’s Law
Confirmed States
- New Jersey (February 6, 2019)
- Florida (June 30, 2020)
- New York (June 23, 2022)
- Texas (May 5, 2023)
- Tennessee (May 10, 2023)
- Utah (April 10, 2024)
- Oklahoma (June 14, 2024)
- Louisiana (August 1, 2024)
- Georgia (April 28, 2025)
- Washington (May 19, 2025)
- Oregon (May 28, 2025)
The Following Bills Have Been Introduced at the Federal Level:
School Violence Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2019
Introduced: 07/10/2019
Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams
[R-TX-25]
Alyssa’s Law Compliant Solutions
A single button that instantly dials multiple programmed numbers and plays a pre-recorded message to the recipients. The phone then goes into a broadcast-only mode, allowing the people on the receiving end to note the location of the call, and hear what is transpiring in the room. The Panic Button™ is available in two different options, the standard method is a designated button on the phone itself. The other option is an add-on USB button that connects to the phone.
