Alyssa's Law passed in Oregon on May 28, 2025, calling on public schools to install silent panic alarm technology that are connected to local law enforcement and can instantly alert them in case of an emergency.
Alyssa’s Law is critical legislation designed to improve and accelerate law enforcement’s response time during emergencies at public elementary and secondary schools. The law mandates the installation of silent panic alarms, which can automatically notify law enforcement of life-threatening situations, such as active shooters or intruders.
Alyssa's Law was passed in Oregon on May 28, 2025 as a part of HB3083, a comprehensive school safety reform bill sponsored by Rep. Emerson Levy. Alyssa's Law was created and named in honor Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Alyssa was one of the 17 victims of the tragic mass shooting on February 14, 2018.
Oregon’s version of Alyssa’s Law applies to all K-12 public, private, or public charter schools, or any educational institution with 50 or more students. While the law does not directly mandate the installation of silent panic alarm systems, it does require Oregon schools to consider installing silent panic alarm systems that are either wireless or wearable and are able to directly connect to emergency services.
Also required by HB3083, Oregon schools must have emergency safeguards to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff, including drills and instruction on emergency procedures so that the students are able to respond to an emergency without confusion and panic.
The Oregon Department of Education is offering $2,000 per school through the Wireless Panic Alarm Grant to provide reimbursement for the purchase and installation of wireless panic alarms. Learn more about grant funding here.
Silent Panic Alert Technologies, sometimes called duress alarms, are emergency notification systems that generate a silent alarm when activated, either manually or through software applications. The primary intent is to signal a life-threatening or emergency situation requiring a response from law enforcement and/or first responders, without alerting a perpetrator—such as an active shooter or intruder. Panic alarms can be mounted on walls or under desks.
Typical school environments present unique challenges, especially with multiple student gatherings spread across a large campus. Virtual panic buttons can be installed on smartphones or mobile devices and enable teachers to initiate an emergency response more quickly. In critical situations, school staff can use their smartphones to provide dispatchers with their exact location and details about the emergency.
Offered by Everon, these alert technologies can integrate seamlessly with a school’s public address/intercom and mass notification systems, providing multiple options for requesting emergency assistance.
With wide-ranging expertise, our teams can act as a critical resource for cooperative purchasing for Oregon schools, offering K-12 school procurement professionals dedicated support and access to a robust, cost-effective portfolio of security, fire, and life safety solutions for their facilities—all in one place.
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