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NY S07132

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Reichlin-Melnick

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires district-wide school safety teams to consider installation of panic alarm systems as part of reviews of comprehensive district-wide safety plans

  • Defines "panic alarm system" as a silent security system signal manually activated to alert local law enforcement or designated state police location during life-threatening or emergency situations

  • Specifies panic alarm systems may include wired panic buttons, wireless panic buttons, or mobile or computer applications

  • Adds panic alarm systems to the list of internal and external communication systems that schools may establish during emergencies

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Enacts "Alyssa's law"; authorizes school boards to include information regarding the installation of a panic alarm system in any school in the district in the district-wide safety plan; defines "panic alarm system".

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.227

6/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Education5/23/2022
Education1/5/2022
Rules6/2/2021

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