This bill amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1308c, which mandates that starting in the 2025-2026 school year, public and nonpublic schools in Michigan must implement a mobile panic alert system for school security emergencies. The system must facilitate real-time communication between local law enforcement, school staff, and first responders, and it must integrate with local public safety answering point infrastructure to ensure effective emergency response. The funding for this system will come from the state school aid act, and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget is tasked with procuring the system through competitive solicitation, in consultation with relevant state departments.

Additionally, 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 such as "first responder agency," "local law enforcement," and "school security emergency" to clarify the scope and intent of the legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852