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AL HB187
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alan Baker
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AI Summary
- Local school boards and charter schools must equip designated employees with mobile emergency rapid response systems by October 1, 2030, with devices that immediately connect to 911 and provide room/floor-level location data
- Covered employees include teachers, administrators, custodial staff, cafeteria workers, nurses, counselors, coaches, bus drivers, and others with student access during the school day
- Schools must adopt policies designating which employees receive devices and provide regular training on system use
- Employees cannot be required to use personal cell phones; opt-in with written consent is permitted
- Funding authorized from K-12 Capital Grant Program, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund, School Security and Fire Safety Fund, and other available sources
Legislative Description
Public K-12 schools; mobile emergency rapid response systems required, State Superintendent of Education required to approve vendors, funding sources provided for
Education
Last Action
Pending House Ways and Means Education
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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