Florida H0715 establishes a Ya Ya Alert system for notifying schools and child care facilities of imminent threats.

Florida H0715 creates a Ya Ya Alert system to notify public and private schools and child care facilities of imminent threats. Local law enforcement agencies must issue alerts when a person suspected of serious offenses flees the scene. The alerts advise schools and facilities to lock doors and remain vigilant. The Department of Law Enforcement must activate the alert system and issue alerts to the public under certain conditions. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for those complying in good faith with the alert system.

Florida H0715 establishes a Ya Ya Alert system for notifying schools and child care facilities of imminent threats.

Florida H0715 creates a Ya Ya Alert system to notify public and private schools and child care facilities of imminent threats. Local law enforcement agencies must issue alerts when a person suspected of serious offenses flees the scene. The alerts advise schools and facilities to lock doors and remain vigilant. The Department of Law Enforcement must activate the alert system and issue alerts to the public under certain conditions. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for those complying in good faith with the alert system.