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SB2728Introduced in the Senate

SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Willie Preston, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Alyssa's Law. Requires, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each public school to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies. Allows a school district to implement additional strategies or systems to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies in a school security emergency. Sets forth provisions requiring a competitive contract solicitation. Subject to appropriation, requires the State Board of Education to establish and administer a Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Program for the purpose of issuing grants to reimburse school districts for the cost of mobile panic alert systems from moneys appropriated from the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund. Amends the State Finance Act and the School Code to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

March 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Education

  5. To Safety

  6. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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