Alyssa's Law is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018. Her mother, Lori Alhadeff, advocated for legislation requiring every school to have direct panic alert connections to law enforcement.
What It Requires
The core requirement varies by state, but generally falls into two categories:
Panic Alert Systems: Schools must install technology (hardware, software, or mobile apps) that sends an immediate emergency signal to law enforcement. New Jersey was the first state to pass this requirement (A764, 2019).
Mapping Mandates: A growing number of states require schools to provide digital floor plans and interior documentation to first responders. These maps enable pre-incident planning — studying hallway configurations, entry points, room numbering, and evacuation routes before an emergency occurs.
States with Active Legislation
As of 2026, 16 states have active school safety mapping mandates or funded mapping programs:
- Mandatory mapping: Texas (TEC §37.108), New Jersey (SB 2426), Virginia, West Virginia (HB 3166), Wisconsin (Act 109)
- Funded mapping programs: Florida ($3K–$5K/school), Georgia ($61K/school), Michigan (up to $1M), Indiana ($5K/school), Kentucky, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota ($7M), Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina
How Schools Comply
3D laser scanning is the most efficient method for producing compliant documentation. A scanner like the Trimble X12 (±2mm accuracy) captures a building's interior in a single visit, producing point cloud data that converts to CAD floor plans compatible with 911 dispatch systems. Typical cost: $0.20–$0.70 per square foot ($1,000 minimum).
For a complete state-by-state breakdown, see our school safety documentation hub or use the compliance checker tool.