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NY S07132
Bill
Status
6/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
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AI Summary
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Requires district-wide school safety teams to consider installation of panic alarm systems as part of reviews of comprehensive district-wide safety plans
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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
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Specifies panic alarm systems may include wired panic buttons, wireless panic buttons, or mobile or computer applications
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Adds panic alarm systems to the list of internal and external communication systems that schools may establish during emergencies
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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