Public K-12 schools; mobile emergency rapid response systems required, State Superintendent of Education required to approve vendors, funding sources provided for

HB 187, known as Alyssa's Law, requires all Alabama public K-12 schools to provide designated staff (including teachers, administrators, and support personnel who interact with students daily) with mobile emergency response systems by October 1, 2030. These systems must instantly connect to emergency services and pinpoint the user's location indoors (room/floor level) and on school grounds. The bill mandates school systems to train staff on the systems, requires the State Superintendent to approve vendors, and allows using existing school safety funds (like the School Security and Fire Safety Fund) for purchases. The law does not require staff to use personal devices, though schools may offer that option with written consent.