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COMPLIANCE MANDATE

Alyssa's Law Requires Silent Panic Alarms in K-12 Schools. Is Your District Compliant?

11 states have enacted Alyssa's Law. 8 more have legislation pending. Find your state below to see what your district is required to implement — and how Positive Proof satisfies the mandate.

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WHAT IS ALYSSA'S LAW

Named for a Student. Required for Every Student.

Alyssa's Law is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old killed during the February 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Her mother, Lori Alhadeff, channeled her grief into advocacy — founding Make Our Schools Safe and driving legislation in New Jersey, then across the country, to ensure every school staff member has a direct line to emergency services.

The law requires schools to provide staff with silent panic alarm systems that directly notify law enforcement — without triggering a public alert that could escalate an incident. Requirements vary by state but the core mandate is consistent: staff press once, law enforcement is notified immediately, with precise location data.

Districts in enacted states that fail to comply risk loss of state funding, disqualification from school safety grants, and increased liability exposure in the event of an emergency. Texas and Georgia have active compliance deadlines in 2025–2026.

Key Facts About Alyssa's Law

Named after Alyssa Alhadeff, killed in the February 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting

Requires K-12 schools to provide staff with silent panic alarms connected directly to law enforcement

11 states enacted as of April 2026 — 8 more have pending legislation, federal bill introduced

Non-compliant districts risk loss of state funding, grant ineligibility, and increased liability exposure

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Alyssa's Law Status by State

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HOW POSITIVE PROOF COMPLIES

How Positive Proof Satisfies Alyssa's Law Requirements

Positive Proof's panic button solution meets Alyssa's Law mandates in all enacted states — with 2-second alert delivery, independent RF infrastructure, and automatic compliance documentation.

Wearable Hardware Activation

Every staff member receives a wearable panic device — badge clip or fob. A single 2-second press triggers an immediate silent alert to law enforcement with location data. The activation surface is always hardware: no software button on a phone screen.

Direct Law Enforcement Connection

Alerts transmit directly to local law enforcement radio and 911 dispatch — no third-party monitoring center, no delay. Positive Proof delivers 2-second alert-to-responder transmission, meeting PSAP integration requirements in all enacted states.

Compliance Documentation

Every alert, drill, and test is automatically logged with timestamp, activation point, and response time. Compliance reports for Alyssa's Law and state grant programs are generated automatically — no manual reporting required.

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Common Questions About Alyssa's Law

Answers to the questions K-12 administrators ask most when evaluating compliance requirements and panic button systems.

Alyssa's Law requires K-12 schools to install silent panic alarm systems that directly notify law enforcement during emergencies — without alerting a potential attacker. Requirements vary by state: some mandate wearable devices for every staff member, others require mobile app-based systems, and most specify direct integration with local 911 dispatch (PSAP). Digital floor plans for first responders and regular testing protocols are required in most enacted states.
As of April 2026, 11 states have enacted Alyssa's Law or equivalent legislation: New Jersey (2019), Florida (2020), New York (2022), Texas (2023), Tennessee (2023), Louisiana (2023–2024), Oklahoma (2024), Utah (2024), Georgia (2025), Oregon (2025), and Washington (2025). Eight additional states have pending legislation. Use the state navigator above to find your state's current status.
Non-compliant districts in enacted states risk loss of state funding, ineligibility for school safety grants, and increased liability exposure. Texas and Georgia have active compliance deadlines — the 2025–2026 school year for Texas and July 1, 2026 for Georgia. Missing these deadlines also disqualifies districts from accessing state-allocated implementation funding tied to those mandates.
Yes. Positive Proof's panic button solution meets Alyssa's Law requirements in all states where the law is enacted. The system operates on a facility-deployed network — no Wi-Fi or cellular required — with 2-second alert delivery directly to law enforcement. Compliance documentation is automatically generated for district reporting and grant applications.
Yes. Texas allocated $821 million in SAFE Grants plus per-student formula grants. Georgia allocated $108.9 million averaging $41,000 per school. Oklahoma's School Security Revolving Fund provides ~$50 million annually. Federal STOP School Violence Act grants and Title IV-A funds are also available. See all available programs on the Grants & Funding page.
It depends on the state. Texas explicitly includes public, private, and charter schools. Utah covers all three. New Jersey and Florida apply primarily to public schools. Use the state navigator above to find your state's specific applicability rules.

YOUR DISTRICT'S COMPLIANCE STARTS HERE

Don't Wait for a Deadline. Get Compliant Before One Forces the Decision.

Positive Proof has been building panic alert systems for K-12 schools for 25 years — before Alyssa's Law existed. We know what compliance requires, and we help districts get there before the deadline.

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