Three More States Mandate or Allow Panic Alarms in Schools, Expanding Alyssa's Law Nationwide

Illinois, Virginia, and West Virginia have enacted new laws this year that require or allow schools to implement panic alarms for quickly summoning emergency responders. These additions bring the total number of states with such legislation, often referred to as Alyssa's Law, to 13, with another dozen states currently considering similar measures to enhance school safety and reduce emergency response times.