The bill amends the Revised School Code to require public and nonpublic schools in Michigan to implement a mobile panic alert system by the 2025-2026 school year. This system must facilitate real-time communication between local law enforcement, school staff, and first responders during security emergencies, such as lockdowns or active shooter situations. The system should integrate with local public safety answering points to ensure efficient transmission of 9-1-1 calls through various activation methods. The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget is tasked with procuring this system, consulting with relevant state departments to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Schools that already have a compliant panic alert system may apply for an exemption from this requirement. If a school fails to comply or does not receive an exemption, it may become ineligible for school safety grants from the Department of State Police. The bill also defines key terms related to first responders and school security emergencies, emphasizing the importance of coordinated responses in critical situations. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 77.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852