HB1705

SCH CD-PANIC ALERT SYSTEM

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1705 mandates school districts to implement a mobile panic alert system by July 1, 2026, to ensure real-time coordination between.

Illinois HB1705, known as Alyssa's Law, requires each school board to implement a mobile panic alert system by July 1, 2026. This system, called "Alyssa's Alert," must connect various emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between local and state law enforcement and first responder agencies. It will integrate with local public-safety answering points to transmit 9-1-1 calls and mobile activations. The State Board of Education must conduct market research by December 1, 2025, to identify a source of supply for the system.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 17, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

Feb 18, 2025

House

Assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee