How Alyssa’s Law is Driving the School Emergency Response
Sunday, August 2, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 221 D
CEU: 1
Level of Presentation: Intermediate Target Audience: 9-1-1 Coordinator, County/State Official, Engineer/ Technician, Training and Education Coordinator, Public Safety Telecommunicator
Regional Manager, Central Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF) Burbank, California
First responder communication technology in K-12 schools has grown rapidly, driven by the need to address school tragedies. A major driver in Texas has been Alyssa’s Law, requiring silent panic alarms to immediately alert law enforcement. Texas was the fourth state to adopt the law, now joined by Tennessee, Washington, Utah, and others. Beyond alarms, Alyssa’s Law is enabling broader safety upgrades, including ERCES, that strengthen first responder connectivity across campuses. In this session, Taylor Roth will highlight Texas case studies and show how ERCES, panic buttons, emergency doors, and surveillance networks create robust, reliable protection for students and staff.
Learning Objectives:
Assess the legal requirements and implications of Alyssa’s Law and related safety regulations for schools, helping ensure compliance with federal and state mandates.
Understand the importance of Alyssa’s Law in becoming a gateway to better school connectivity during emergencies.
Learn the different approaches and considerations when installing ERCES in K-12 schools and why it is a vital backup to existing WiFi-based school safety measures.
