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MS SB2498
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Chassaniol
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AI Summary
- All Mississippi public school districts and charter schools must implement wearable panic alert systems that connect directly to 911 and local emergency response agencies, with devices provided to every staff member
- The panic alert system must operate independently of Wi-Fi or cellular services and trigger campus-wide lockdown notifications with audible intercom alerts and color-coded visual strobes placed in every room and at least every 75 feet in hallways
- Schools must provide law enforcement access to all security data including cameras, maps, and access control systems, and coordinate with local agencies to establish access protocols
- Emergency response mapping must be provided at no cost to first responders by the panic button vendor, including floor plans with room labels, utility locations, and emergency equipment such as AEDs, trauma kits, and NARCAN
- School security records, diagrams, and system information are exempt from public records laws; enforcement begins with the 2027-2028 school year, with funding intended from the State General Fund
Legislative Description
Alyssa's Law; enact to require public schools to implement a panic alert system making use of wearable panic alert devices.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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