CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio ( WCMH ) — An Ohio state senator announced the filing of new school safety legislation called Alyssa’s Law at Canal Winchester High School on Monday, requiring districts across the state to have teachers and staff wear emergency alert systems.
Alyssa’s Law, or Senate Bill 313, would save lives in an emergency at Ohio schools with just the push of a button, according to the bill’s sponsor. If passed, the bill would require public schools in Ohio to have staff wear a device with a panic button that can alert first responders and law enforcement.
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Pressing the button three times signifies a medical emergency and pressing it eight or more times means there is an active shooter situation.
“Ohio, which has always been a forerunner, needs to get on board and we need to pass this too because we want our kids to be safe and to be able to grow up and live to their fullest potential,” said State Sen. Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester), primary sponsor of the bill.