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School Safety Alarms: New Requirements for Student Protection.

This new act mandates that all elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. must be equipped with silent panic alarms. This aims to enable quick responses to emergencies like evacuations, lockdowns, or active shooter situations, enhancing the safety of students and staff.
Key points
All elementary and secondary schools must have silent panic alarms.
Alarms are for signaling life-threatening emergencies requiring law enforcement response, such as active shooter situations.
Having these alarms is a condition for local educational agencies to receive federal funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4999
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ALYSSA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4999.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All elementary and secondary schools must have silent panic alarms.
  • Alarms are for signaling life-threatening emergencies requiring law enforcement response, such as active shooter situations.
  • Having these alarms is a condition for local educational agencies to receive federal funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Security