HB5107

SCH SAFETY-PANIC ALERT SYSTEM

Final Passage·5/28/26

Illinois HB5107 mandates school districts and private schools to consider using a mobile panic alert system in their emergency response plans.

Illinois HB5107 requires school districts and private schools to consider using a mobile panic alert system in their emergency and crisis response plans. The bill also mandates the State Board of Education to develop standards for such systems, ensuring they can integrate with existing emergency service technologies and connect to diverse emergency service technologies. The Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund is established to provide grants for schools to obtain compliant systems. The State Board of Education will notify schools about systems that meet the developed standards.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 27

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

May 12

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 1

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

May 31

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton