SB2948 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEMS
Last Action
2/24/2026 - Senate: To Safety
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new  
105 ILCS 128/42 new  
105 ILCS 128/43 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Provides that school districts and private schools in the State shall consider the use of mobile panic alert systems in the development of their school emergency and crisis response plans. Provides that the mobile panic alert system, if used, shall be known as "Alyssa's Alert" and shall be capable of connecting to diverse emergency service technologies to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies. Provides that the mobile panic alert system, if used, must be capable of integrating with local, public-safety, answering-point infrastructures to transmit 9-1-1 calls and mobile activations. Requires the State Board of Education to conduct market research, in consultation with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, to identify whether an existing market of supply of mobile panic alert systems that satisfy the requirements under the amendatory provisions is available in the State from multiple vendors for use by school districts. Requires the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, to develop standards for a mobile panic alert system. Requires the State Board of Education to establish and administer a Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Program. Provides that school districts and private schools may apply to the State Board of Education for a Program grant to obtain a mobile panic alert system in order to better prepare for emergency responses. Provides that Program grants shall be awarded from moneys appropriated for that purpose from the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/03/2026SenateAssigned to Education
2/17/2026SenatePostponed - Education
2/24/2026SenateTo Safety
3/03/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
3/03/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026