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SC H3258
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Pope
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AI Summary
- Requires all South Carolina public school districts and charter schools to acquire and implement mobile panic alert systems in each school by July 1, 2028
- Mobile panic alert systems must connect emergency services technologies for real-time coordination between local and state law enforcement and first responders, and integrate with existing 911 public safety answering-point infrastructure
- Annual training on proper use of the panic alert system must be provided to all school resource officers and public school personnel in districts using the systems
- Department of Education, in consultation with State Law Enforcement Division and Department of Public Safety, must identify and publish a list of approved vendors by January 1, 2028
- Schools that have already implemented compliant mobile panic alert systems are exempt from procuring new systems, and districts must utilize the state's school mapping data program for implementation
Legislative Description
Mobile panic alert systems in public schools
Last Action
Amended
4/1/2026
Committee Referrals
Education4/23/2025
Education and Public Works12/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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