H3258

Mobile panic alert systems in public schools

Chamber Passed·4/23/25

South Carolina H3258 mandates mobile panic alert systems in public schools for real-time emergency coordination.

South Carolina H3258 requires each public school district and charter school to acquire and implement a mobile panic alert system by July 1, 2026. These systems must connect to local public safety answering-point infrastructure to transmit 911 calls and mobile activations. The Department of Education, in consultation with law enforcement and public safety, will identify vendors meeting these requirements. The State Board of Education will establish regulations for system implementation, and mandatory annual training for school personnel is mandated.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 108–0 · Apr 23, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

108 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

Senate Education Full Committee on an Appointment and Doc. Nos. 5405, 5412, 5433, 5443 on 863, 3195, 3258, 3453, 5064

Mar 18

10:00 AM

Senate Education Subcommittee on 708, 3195, 3258, 3453, 5064

History

Apr 1

Senate

Committee Amendment Adopted

Apr 1

Senate

Amended

Mar 25

Senate

Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education