Legislation would mandate public schools be equipped with silent alarms

Legislation would mandate public schools be equipped with silent alarms – Center Square

New Jersey was the first state to pass what is being called Alyssa’s Law in 2020. Six other states followed suit and 13 more are considering similar legislation. Alyssa’s Law is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, who was killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Legislation would mandate public schools be equipped with silent alarms

(The Center Square) – Illinois may join a growing number of states that would equip public schools with silent panic alarms in case of an emergency.

Idaho’s schools shouldn’t be poisoning our kids

When the Idaho Legislature reconvenes next session, we’ll be pushing for a bill that requires schools to test for three silent but serious threats to student health: lead in drinking water, radon gas, and toxic mold. Our school safety bill (HB458) was printed late this session and did not have an opportunity for a hearing, but we will reprint in January 2026. In the meantime, we urge education leaders and school boards to voluntarily test for th…