H.R. 1524 Introduced Education

ALYSSA Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require silent alarms in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] Introduced February 24, 2025 Cosponsors 23 (13 D, 10 R) Latest action February 24, 2025

Summary

Alyssa's Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act or the ALYSSA Act
This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA is equipped with at least one silent panic alarm for use in a school security emergency.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 24, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Feb 24, 2025 Introduced in House

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