Alyssa’s Law Compliance
Alyssa’s Law is the name for state laws that recommend or require public and charter schools to implement silent panic alert systems—often eligible for grants and federal funding. It’s named for high school student Alyssa Alhadeff who died in the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.
In her memory, Alyssa’s parents have promoted the passage of laws for schools to implement silent panic alarms to shorten first responder response time. Many schools have chosen Badge Alert, which helps schools stay compliant with Alyssa’s Law and confidently respond to a crisis.
Additionally, each state can add more details or requirements to their individual laws. These requirements for a silent school panic button may include:
State Alyssa’s Law requirements will continue to evolve. Schools that choose a system built to exceed current mandates are better positioned to stay compliant without having to change systems every time the law is updated.
LEGISLATION TRACKER
Alyssa’s Law requires K–12 schools to adopt a panic alert system that connects directly to emergency responders. As of 2026, 13 states have passed legislation: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. Details for each state are below.
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Staff press their badge button to initiate a silent emergency alert from any campus location at any time.
Alerts instantly connect to PSAPs and share critical incident data with dispatchers, so responders are better prepared on arrival.
Location beacons provide precision-level location awareness for administrators and first responders to know where help is needed.
Raptor’s Emergency Management dashboard activates connected displays, signs, strobes, and other visual messaging tools.
A dedicated Long Range (LoRa) network means alerts reach 911 even when cell service or Wi-Fi are inconsistent.
Schools can tailor badge functions to match their safety protocols, from localized Team Assist incidents to campus-wide emergencies, ensuring the right people are notified instantly.
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No, Alyssa’s Laws are passed at the state level. This allows state legislatures to choose specific requirements or recommendations for their schools’ needs, while recognizing that schools may need funding to implement silent panic alert systems.
However, in December of 2025, the federal government introduced Alyssa’s Act (H.R. 6809), which would expand school safety evidence-based practices and public education efforts regarding panic alarm technology for school emergencies. H.R. 6809 does not outline specific mandates for schools.
Many states suggest that a wearable device be considered among options. A wearable panic button is the safer solution so that an alert can be initiated in any location and at any time. If a fixed silent panic button is installed only in certain areas of a school, staff might not be able to get there safely to alert 911.
Yes, Raptor’s Badge Alert is fully compliant with Alyssa’s Law in all states.
The key requirement for Alyssa’s Law is a silent alerting device that sends the alert directly to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). This initiates the 911 call that tells law enforcement and emergency responders about an incident. Many schools choose a silent panic button that integrates with other alerting methods (like TVs/desktops, strobes, door locks, etc.), provides location-specific mapping, gives critical incident data to first responders, and connects with other emergency preparedness software.
It’s a good idea for any private, charter, or public K-12 school or early learning center to implement a silent panic alert system even if there is no mandate.
Implementing school safety software before an incident happens means a school is better prepared when it matters most.
Yes, many schools qualify for state and federal funding that is available for school safety. Raptor Badge Alert provides a mobile panic button solution that supports the goals of federal grant programs such as COPS SVPP and BJA STOP, and various state-level grants.