The bill, known as Alyssa's Law, establishes a pilot grant program aimed at enhancing safety in public and chartered nonpublic schools by providing funding for the purchase of panic alert systems and artificial intelligence firearm detection software. The Department of Public Safety is tasked with distributing $25 million from the General Revenue Fund to eligible schools starting January 1, 2026. The program will require schools to meet specific criteria to qualify for grants, including the absence of an existing security system and adherence to technical specifications for the panic alert systems and firearm detection software.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of grant recipients, which include ensuring that staff are trained in the use of the panic alert devices and that security data is accessible to local law enforcement. The Department is also required to submit a report by December 1, 2027, detailing the program's findings, including data on applications, grants awarded, and the effectiveness of the systems purchased. This initiative aims to improve school safety through the implementation of advanced security technologies.