The proposed bill aims to enhance school safety in West Virginia by mandating the implementation of a wearable panic alert system, referred to as Alyssa's law, in all schools across the state. The state board, in collaboration with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is tasked with creating a legislative rule by December 31, 2026, to ensure that these panic alert devices are integrated with local public safety infrastructure for efficient emergency response.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that each county board must provide these devices to all school staff, ensuring immediate communication with local emergency services. It also requires annual training for school personnel on the proper use of the devices and mandates that security data, such as camera feeds and access control information, be accessible to local law enforcement agencies to enhance coordination during emergencies.

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Introduced Version: 18-9F-9a